The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is worsening, with recent military airstrikes on a central trading junction reportedly killing over 25 individuals and wounding 20. The UN's OCHA stated that ongoing conflict, disasters, and economic decline impede aid delivery to millions of displaced people. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan requires $890 million to assist 4.9 million people, but underfunding risks pushing the vulnerable to extreme measures for survival.
In South Sudan, fears of a return to civil war are growing as government forces ordered civilians and aid agencies to vacate Akobo, a town near the Ethiopian border, ahead of planned military operations. Akobo County is sheltering an estimated 270,000 displaced persons, many women and children. The UN warned that military action in this densely populated area could trigger a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Aid agencies urge all parties to refrain from military operations in populated areas and resolve differences through dialogue.
Women in Afghanistan face severe challenges accessing formal justice mechanisms, being nearly four times less likely than men to do so, according to UNAMA. Only 14% of women reported access to formal dispute-resolution services, compared to 53% of men. Sweeping restrictions imposed by the Taliban, including "Decree No. 12" which criminalizes criticism of authorities, further undermine women's safety and autonomy. Following cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan from late February to early March 2026, UNAMA verified 56 civilian deaths and 129 injuries, with women and children comprising 55% of casualties.