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Civilians suffer as ‘perfect storm’ of war, disease and displacement grips Sudan

adminFebruary 13, 2024September 18, 202405 mins

Peter Graaff, acting representative of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) in Sudan, warned that displaced people sheltering in overcrowded areas lack access to water and sanitation, food, and the most basic services. “The situation in Sudan was a perfect storm as the health system is hardly functional. The childhood immunization programme is breaking down…

UNRWA appeals for end to deadly clashes at Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon

Lebanon: School occupations condemned as violence grips Palestine refugee camp

adminSeptember 8, 2023September 16, 202403 mins

Clashes between rival factions in the Ein el Hilweh camp, the largest in Lebanon, has also displaced thousands of refugees, according to reports. Armed groups have taken over eight schools run by UNRWA, the UN agency providing support to Palestine refugees, preventing around 6,000 children from accessing the classroom as a new school year gets…