UNHCR
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healthEbola Outbreak Crosses Borders as Conflict Hinders Response in Eastern DRC
WHO and UN agencies escalate Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda amid armed conflict. Cross-border transmission risks rise as humanitarian appeals seek urgent funding for maternal health and surveillance.
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sportsRefugee Football Stars Unite for UN Campaign Ahead of World Cup
UNHCR announces a symbolic team of footballers with refugee backgrounds to promote hope and opportunity ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
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worldBaby Dies of Hypothermia After Mediterranean Crossing to Lampedusa
A one-month-old migrant girl dies of hypothermia after a perilous sea journey to Lampedusa; Italian authorities investigate.
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worldRecord Rohingya Deaths at Sea in 2025 Highlight Unfolding Crisis
UNHCR reports a record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea in 2025, marking the deadliest year on record in South and Southeast Asia.
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worldRohingya Refugee Sea Crossings Turn Deadly: Nearly 900 Lost in 2025
UNHCR reports 2025 as the deadliest year on record for Rohingya refugees attempting sea crossings, with nearly 900 missing or dead.
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worldMiddle East War Enters Second Week: Suffering Intensifies Amidst Displacement and Blockades
Humanitarian crisis deepens as conflict triggers mass displacement in Lebanon and disrupts vital aid routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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worldIran Conflict Escalates: Schoolgirls Dead, Mass Displacement, Aid Routes Threatened
UN reports horrific schoolgirl casualties and widespread displacement as regional conflict intensifies, compromising vital aid lifelines.