Humanitarian Crisis


Monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has asked for international help as rescuers struggled to evacuate thousands of marooned people from flood-hit areas.

Mexican men risk their lives every day in mining
There is a constant risk of mines collapsing due to flooding and methane gas explosions.

Evidence suggests Assad’s forces carried out a systematic attack in Daraya
Assad’s government has always maintained any civilian casualties were caused by what it calls armed terrorist groups.

Rohingya refugees’ fifth anniversary
Freedom of movement is limited, even to aid agencies.

South Korea/Allegations of abuse at a shelter for homeless people
Many people say they were taken there against their will and were victims of a policy of getting rid of ‘undesirables’. There were many cases ..

Climate change hits Chad
Chad is one of the countries most affected by global climate change.

The ICC prosecutor is visiting Sudan
Khan’s visit comes as a trial is currently underway at The Hague of Janjaweed leader Ali Abdul Rahman.

Horn of Africa might face acute food insecurity
More than 20 million might face famine by September if humanitarian relief isn’t urgently received.

Bachelet concludes her visit to Bangladesh
Bachelet’s office in recent months has criticised PM Sheikh Hasana’s government for alleged human rights violations, particularly forced disappearances.

More heavy rain and flash floods are expected in Sudan
According to Sudan National Council for Civil Defence, 52 people died and 25 were injured.

Gaza/The “fragile” ceasefire is still holding on
“to strengthen diplomatic efforts to return to meaningful negotiations towards a viable two-state solution”. Tor Wennesland.