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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 2 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
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50.0
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100 = 긍정 우세
최근 7일 기준 5,953건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.0(균형)입니다. 긍정 0건(0.0%)·중립 5,953건(100.0%)·부정 0건(0.0%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 0.0(중도 균형)입니다.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Situation in Numbers 21.9 M People in need of humanitarian assistance (HNRP 2026) 11.6 M Children in need of humanitarian assistance (HNRP 2026) 942,000 Children under 5 expected to need treatment for severe acute malnutrition (HNRP 2026) 14.4 M People in need of humanitarian health assistance (HNRP 2026). Highlights UNICEF supported approximately 167,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) and returnees at Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala and Milak border points and surrounding reception areas with integrated emergency services, including health, nutrition, WASH, psychosocial support and immunization services. Approximately 60,000 children, including 60 per cent girls, were reached through community-based education and Temporary Learning Spaces established to support children affected by displacement and return movements. To strengthen emergency health system capacity, five emergency oxygen plants were installed in regional and provincial hospitals, helping sustain critical maternal and child health services. Community engagement and accountability mechanisms were strengthened, reaching 1.8 million people with lifesaving information and documenting more than 24,500 pieces of community feedback, with over 92 per cent of cases addressed or referred for follow-up.
Country: Afghanistan Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: During the fourth week of May, the Afghani exchange rate remained stable at AFN 63.8/USD, while remaining stronger than both last year and the three-year average, helping to moderate the impact of imported inflation on domestic markets. Market supply conditions remained generally stable, supported by ongoing domestic harvests and continued imports through regional trade corridors. However, transportation costs, regional trade uncertainties, and high import dependence continue to pose risks to market stability and contribute to localized price fluctuations. Food Items: Overall, national average food prices remained relatively stable during the fourth week of May, with moderate week-on-week declines across major food commodities. However, compared to last year, most key food commodities continue to remain above year-ago levels, particularly wheat grain (+14%), wheat flour (high-price +9%; low-price +12%), rice (high-quality +38%; low-quality +28%), cooking oil (+4%), sugar (+25%), and salt (+10%). Meanwhile, pulses (-12%) and bread (-4%), remain below their respective levels from the same period last year. The higher year-on-year prices reflect increases recorded between Oct-25 and Mar-26 following border closures with Pakistan and the rerouting of trade through Iran and Central Asia. Since then, improved trade flows and market availability have gradually contributed to declining price levels. Vegetables: Vegetable prices continued their seasonal decline, supported by increased domestic production and improved market availability. Tomato prices recorded a significant weekly decrease of 18.5%, while potato prices declined by 2.3%. In contrast, onion prices increased by 4.6%, partially reversing the declines observed in recent months and moving back toward more typical seasonal levels. Compared to last year, tomato prices remain 20% lower and onion prices 35% lower, while potato prices continue to remain substantially above last year’s level (+24%). Increased arrivals of seasonal produce from several provinces, continued to improve market availability and support downward price movements across major markets. Non-Food Items: Diesel prices increased slightly during the week (+1.3%) and remained 14% above last year's level. Fertilizer prices remained broadly stable, with DAP increasing by 0.8% and urea by 0.3% compared to the previous week. Compared to last year, fertilizer prices continue to remain elevated, particularly for urea (+45%) and DAP (+16%), maintaining pressure on agricultural production costs. Improved seed and animal feed prices remained largely unchanged during the week. Livestock and Labour Market: The price of a one-year-old female sheep increased by 6.0%, driven by stronger demand ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, when livestock purchases typically increase across the country. Meanwhile, labour market conditions remained weak during the week, with labour availability declining slightly to 1.9 days per week, compared to the previous week. Labour availability remains substantially below both last year (-20%) and the three-year average (-16%), reflecting continued constraints in employment opportunities and increased competition among casual labourers.
Country: India Source: International Water Management Institute Please refer to the attached file. 1. Context India is the largest democracy in the world and supports 16% and 17% of the world’s human and livestock population, respectively, with just 4.25% and 2% of the world’s freshwater and land resources, respectively. Although India has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, there is a growing concern that water scarcity will become a binding constraint on its development. A 3.5-fold increase in population during the last six decades has made India one of the most water-scarce countries globally. Water availability is down from 5300 m3 in 1951 to about 1400 m3/ capita/year at present, barely sufficient to sustain economic growth and support human well-being. Water availability is projected to decline to 1340 m3 by 2025 and further still to 1140 m3 by 2050. In 2013, the World Resources Institute declared India among the world’s 50 most water-stressed countries (Luck et al. 2015). The increased water needs for drinking, domestic use, energy, and industrial sectors due to economic development and urbanization are contributing to this decline. However, the main use of freshwater in India is for irrigation, accounting for approximately 80% of the total (Figures 1 and 2). It is expected to further increase to meet the demands of a growing population, as assessed by the National Commission on Integrated Water Resources Development. Tackling the issue of water security in India will entail tackling the following key challenges for the country.
Country: Myanmar Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Highlights Ongoing surge in deadly attacks on health care with 73 incidents reported by Insecurity Insight between 1 January and 31 May 2026, as compared to 38 verified attacks on health care recorded by WHO’s Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care (SSA). Use of heavy weapons continues to be the highest reported type of incident, followed by obstruction, psychological violence and removal of assets. Health Cluster will conduct SSA awareness sessions to encourage partners to report any attack on health care directly in the online system. Intensification of airstrikes and drone attacks in Chin, Magway, Rakhine, and Sagaing as well as Kachin, Karenni and northern Shan, severely impeding access to health care and transport of medical supplies. Lack of vector control and bednets are triggering a malaria surge in Chin, Kachin, and Tanintharyi. Because of inadequate testing and treatment, malaria outbreaks are able to rapidly expand. Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) outbreaks resulting from poor hygiene practices in Karen, Karenni, Mon, Sagaing, and Southern Shan. Lack of testing and awareness is leading to rapid spread of the disease. Joint Health-Nutrition-WASH Cluster AWD Action Planning at sub-national level ongoing as part of monsoon preparedness - Measles preparedness in Rakhine stepped up after continuing largescale measles outbreak in neighbouring Bangladesh: ongoing training of health workers on diagnosis and treatment of measles cases, and continuing advocacy for urgent, large-scale immunization, after 5 years of zero vaccination.
Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected across South and El-Nabatieh governorates through September 2026, driven by sustained insecurity, collapsed market functionality, and severely constrained humanitarian access. From June through September, a deterioration from Stressed! (IPC Phase 2!) to Crisis (IPC Phase 3) is likely in Akkar, Baalbek-El Hermel, Beirut, and parts of Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, and North, reflecting mounting displacement pressures and declining income-earning opportunities alongside a reduction in humanitarian food assistance after May. Hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah persist in May, with continued airstrikes and ground operations driving large-scale displacement, reducing market access, disrupting agricultural production, and constraining humanitarian operations. Despite a 45-day ceasefire extension announced on May 15, fighting intensified in mid- to late May, with attacks remaining concentrated in southern Lebanon, particularly in Tyre, Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, and Marjayyoun districts. Israeli air and drone strikes are also increasing in frequency in the Bekaa Valley. Attacks targeting critical infrastructure — including health facilities, water systems, and transportation routes — continue to disrupt supply chains and constrain service delivery, while humanitarian access remains constrained across insecurity-affected areas, further isolating southern populations. Displacements continue to increase, placing additional strain on collective shelters and intensifying social tensions in host communities. Returns to southern Lebanon remain limited due to persisting insecurity, widespread infrastructure destruction, restricted access, and disruptions to markets and essential services. Expanded evacuation orders beyond southern Lebanon are constraining movement and access to assistance across southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut’s southern suburbs, with 90 percent of forced displacement orders concentrated in South, triggering further population movements. As of May 21, nearly 130,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are residing in 635 collective shelters, while the majority of the estimated 1.3 million IDPs remain outside formal sites in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and North. Within these governorates, large influxes are exacerbating overcrowding, straining local resources, and heightening tensions between displaced populations and host communities. Food and fuel prices remain key constraints on household food access amid Lebanon’s heavy reliance on imports and ongoing insecurity-related disruptions. Below-average 2025 wheat production, intermittent trade disruptions, and localized access constraints, particularly in the south and the Bekaa-Baalbek-Hermel corridor, are placing upward pressure on prices, with bread prices rising 12 percent from mid-February to mid-April and remaining elevated despite national wheat availability that is supported by sustained imports, especially in areas affected by insecurity and transport disruptions. Sharp increases in fuel prices — rising by approximately 84 percent between mid-February and mid-May — due to domestic price adjustments and regional fuel market pressures following the escalation are raising transportation and production costs. These price increases are further eroding household purchasing power, particularly for poor and displaced households. Market functionality and income-earning opportunities remain uneven across Lebanon, reflecting a geographic divide between insecurity-affected areas and areas not directly impacted by hostilities. In South and El-Nabatieh, market functionality remains severely degraded, with limited trader activity, supply chain breakdowns, and restricted physical access constraining food availability. In contrast, markets continue to operate in most displacement-affected areas, though growing strain on local markets — driven by the IDP influx, price inflation, depleting stocks, and overwhelming trader capacity — and declining purchasing power are increasingly constraining food access. Income-earning opportunities remain well below average countrywide, with the collapse of the tourism industry — an 80 percent drop compared to the same period in 2025 — and below-average activity in construction, services, and transport limiting urban labor demand. The increased labor supply from displaced populations is increasing competition and placing downward pressure on wages. In South, El-Nabatieh, and Baalbek-Hermel, agricultural labor opportunities, associated with the start of the typical wheat and barley harvest, are below average and compounded by displacement, land access constraints, and infrastructure damage, which are reducing a key source of seasonal income. Humanitarian food assistance remains ongoing but insufficient to meet rapidly rising needs. A revised extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal through August — expected to launch in early June — will continue to target up to 1 million people, contingent on the availability of funding, including poor Lebanese, displaced Syrians, and Palestinian refugees. However, implementation remains highly dependent on securing additional funding, with substantial funding gaps limiting partners’ ability to sustain assistance delivery at scale. Since the start of the escalation, partners have delivered more than 10.3 million hot and cold meals, 129,852 ready-to-eat rations, and 37,256 bread bundles across Lebanon, and have supported 618,000 insecurity-affected people with cash assistance as of May 21. Operational effectiveness also continues to vary by area. In insecurity-affected areas, particularly South and El-Nabatieh, ongoing hostilities, movement restrictions, infrastructure damage, and localized market disruptions limit households’ ability to fully utilize cash assistance, while access constraints and convoy limitations continue to restrict the timely delivery of in-kind assistance to the most affected and isolated populations.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued a warning about an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Ituri Province, in the east of the country. According to the World Health Organisation, within the space of a week, the number of suspected cases in Ituri province rose from 513 to 883. By 25 May, there had been 220 deaths. These figures could see a gradual increase in the coming days. The outbreak now spans more than three provinces and, due to fears of further spread, the borders around the area are gradually closing, making supplies increasingly difficult to obtain. This effectively traps humanitarian workers and increases the risk of supply shortages, both for local markets and for medical equipment. This health crisis is exacerbated by a fragile humanitarian context, large-scale population displacement, the fragility of health infrastructure, a lack of community information, as well as challenges related to patient care and the management of bodies. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is also already marked by a volatile security and humanitarian situation linked to clashes between the M23 armed group and Congolese government forces. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a catastrophic convergence of the Ebola outbreak and the armed conflict in the east of the country. WHO Present in the DRC since 2003, Acted has real field expertise and has been operating in 10 provinces of the country, including North Kivu and South Kivu, for over 20 years. Funded by the CDCS, the Humanitarian Fund and ECHO, Acted implements numerous emergency projects to improve access to water, hygiene and sanitation, combat food insecurity and provide decent housing for the most vulnerable. From the very first days following the crisis, Acted staff were mobilised to provide a rapid emergency response to communities affected by this outbreak. In coordination with local authorities, Acted aims to combat the spread of the epidemic by carrying out the following activities: Installing handwashing stations in public places Rehabilitating latrines and ensuring the chlorination of water points Distribute hygiene kits containing, in particular, chlorine and aquatabs Identify, revitalise and train community representatives who will be responsible for raising awareness of good hygiene practices and protective measures These areas of intervention are essential and can save lives. Every contribution is invaluable.
Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. Ovaj izvještaj pruža uvid u profile, iskustva, potrebe, rute kretanja i namjere migranata koji se kreću kroz Bosnu i Hercegovinu (BiH). Podaci su prikupljani od 1. do 30 aprila. 2026. godine. IOM je proveo vježbu posmatranja ruta u Republici Srpskoj, Kantonu Sarajevo, Posavskom kantonu, Tuzlanskom kantonu, Bosansko-podrinjskom kantonu i Unsko-sanskom kantonu kako bi pratio trendove ulazaka i izlazaka, kao i modalitete tranzita unutar BiH. Također, IOM je anketirao 108 migranata na lokacijama aktivnog tranzita, poput autobusnih stanica ili na ključnim ulaznim i izlaznim tačkama širom zemlje, te 333 migranata u dva tranzitna prihvatna centra (PPC) u BiH (Lipa, i Blažuj).
Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. This report provides insights into the profiles, experiences, needs, routes travelled and intentions of migrants transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Data were collected from 1 to 30 April 2026. IOM carried out a route observation exercise in the Republika Srpska, Sarajevo Canton, Posavina Canton, Tuzla Canton, Bosnian-Podrinje Canton and Una Sana Canton to monitor trends in entries and exits as well as transit modalities within BiH. IOM also surveyed 108 migrants in active transit locations such as bus stops or at key entry and exit locations throughout the country as well as 333 migrants in two transit reception centres (TRCs) in BiH (Ušivak, and Blažuj).
Country: Lebanon Source: World Food Programme BEIRUT, Lebanon – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that nearly three months into the conflict, Lebanon faces a deepening humanitarian emergency with a critical combination of displacement and increased food insecurity. More than one million people remain displaced, while soaring prices, lost incomes and strained markets are pushing food further out of reach for vulnerable families. WFP has rapidly scaled up its response nationwide, but the situation remains highly fragile. Sustained humanitarian access, stable supply flows and predictable funding are critical to ensuring continued assistance for those most in need. Below are the latest updates on WFP operations and the food security situation in Lebanon: Since 2 March, WFP has reached a total of more than 700,000 conflict-affected people across Lebanon with emergency food and cash assistance. On average, WFP has supported close to 150,000 people per day since the escalation, providing hot meals, ready-to-eat rations, and food parcels to families sheltering in displacement sites. The ongoing conflict characterized by daily bombardments and displacement orders is challenging humanitarian access and resulting in continued displacement. These conditions are constraining the delivery of critical assistance, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. A total of 24 humanitarian convoys have been deployed to southern Lebanon, including border villages, Tyre and Hermel, to reach communities facing access constraints. More than 50 percent of the requested convoys have been delayed or cancelled due to movement and access risks. Current WFP assistance includes emergency cash support for close to half a million Lebanese through national systems, as well as cash support for more than 100,000 Syrian refugees. Since the onset of the emergency, WFP has distributed nearly five million hot meals, prioritizing newly displaced families arriving with limited belongings. WFP has supported more than 215,000 displaced people across over 500 shelters nationwide, alongside approximately 85,500 people in host communities and hard-to-reach areas. To help stabilize food availability, a shipment of 250 metric tons of wheat flour recently entered Lebanon through the corridor with Jordan, made possible through close coordination between Lebanese and Jordanian authorities. The shipment is supporting approximately 10,000 vulnerable households. The WFP-led Logistics Cluster has supported a total of 64 partners — including UNFPA, UNRWA, IOM, UNICEF, UNHCR, and international and national NGOs — of which 18 have utilized the logistics services to transport nearly 2,500 m³ of cargo. The latest food security analysis confirms a sharp deterioration nationwide, with 1.24 million people — nearly one in four — facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or worse) between April and August 2026. Displacement, rising food and fuel prices, market disruptions, and broader economic shocks are driving the crisis. While food remains available in many areas, it is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Since the start of the escalation, vegetable prices have risen by more than 20 percent, while bread prices have increased by around 15 percent. Market conditions vary significantly: in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh, more than 80 percent of markets are no longer functioning, while in Beirut and other areas markets remain operational but under growing strain. To sustain life-saving assistance and respond to rising needs, WFP requires USD 112 million between May and August 2026 (USD 44.1 million per month). Without adequate and predictable funding, WFP’s ability to maintain emergency food and cash assistance for vulnerable families across Lebanon will be at risk. Contact For more information please contact (email address: firstname.lastname@wfp.org): Rasha Abou Dargham, WFP/Lebanon, +961 76 866 779 Abeer Etefa, WFP/Cairo, Mob +20 106 66 34 352 Julian Miglierini, WFP/ Rome, Mob. +39 348 2316793 Rene McGuffin, WFP/ Washington Mob. +1 771 245 4268
Countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Türkiye Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Drone strike in Romania underscores growing risk of spillover of the war in Ukraine, Security Council hears Madam President, Excellencies, Only last week, the Secretary-General alerted this Council to the serious risk of further escalation of the war in Ukraine, including to the broader region. Last Friday, a dangerous incident crystallized our oft-stated warnings about potential spillover of the war. On the night of 28 to 29 May, an armed drone exploded on the top floor of a ten-story residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galaţi, injuring two residents, a woman and a child. This was not the first reported breach of Romanian airspace by an armed drone since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, it was the first time such an incident resulted in casualties. The United Nations does not have any additional information on the strike in Galaţi. But Friday’s incident came on the heels of a worrying trend of drone incursions into the airspaces and territorial waters of countries bordering either Ukraine or the Russian Federation. Over the past 12 months, such incidents have been reported by the authorities in Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, as well as in countries in the wider region - Bulgaria, Greece and Türkiye. Madam President, The United Nations strongly condemns all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Such attacks, wherever they occur, violate international humanitarian law and must cease immediately. Civilians must be protected at all times. Madam President, The Galaţi incident comes amidst a sharp escalation of large-scale missile and drone attacks by the armed forces of the Russian Federation on Ukrainian towns and cities, resulting in ever worsening toll of civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure. There has also been a marked increase in Ukrainian attacks on military, energy and industrial infrastructure in the Russian Federation, which have reportedly resulted in a growing number of civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. As the Secretary-General stressed last week, the dangerous trajectory of escalation and intensification that we are witnessing today, risks getting out of control. The current course must change. Madam President, The risk of miscalculation is particularly dangerous for the safety of nuclear facilities. Such risk has only increased in recent days. On 30 May, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed by the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that a drone struck a turbine building at the site, reportedly causing a hole in its wall. This was the first such attack within the Plant’s perimeter since April 2024. Yesterday, the IAEA team at the site observed damage to the exterior of a turbine building, noting that it appeared consistent with the impact of a drone. We echo the deep concern expressed by the IAEA Director-General over this serious incident that endangered key nuclear safety principles. Attacks on nuclear sites are reckless and unacceptable. They must stop immediately to prevent any risk of a nuclear accident. Madam President, Amidst heightened tensions, it is incumbent on all concerned to act responsibly and to refrain from any action that could destabilize the situation further. As the Secretary-General emphasized last week, we urgently need immediate steps towards de-escalation, leading to a full and unconditional ceasefire. To that end, we urge dialogue and negotiations to resume at once. Diplomacy needs to be given a meaningful chance to create conditions for achieving peace in Ukraine. A peace that is just, lasting and comprehensive - in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. A peace that contributes to a more stable regional and international environment. The United Nations will continue to fully support all meaningful efforts to that end. Thank you.
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: UN Women Earthquake survivors in Afghanistan have been forced to flee again due to Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. It was during an air attack in eastern Afghanistan that 30-year-old Najeeba* felt her labour pains begin. Around her, families were already on the move, fleeing renewed hostilities along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. But her baby wasn’t going to wait. Just six months earlier, the ground had shaken beneath her feet when a massive earthquake devastated the region. Now, it was the skies that she feared. “There was no safe place”, she recalled, as the conflict reached the camp where she had been living with other families displaced by the earthquake. “Aircraft were flying overhead, and my children were extremely frightened; whenever they heard the sound, they would cry and scream.” With her husband, she packed up their tent and few remaining belongings. Najeeba gave birth in a Red Crescent clinic, then climbed into a rented mini truck with her newborn daughter, six other children aged two to 11, and her husband, and escaped to a new camp in the Maza Dara Valley, in Nurgal district. What is happening on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and how does the conflict affect displaced women? More than 100,000 people have been displaced by the latest cross-border air strikes, shelling, drone attacks, and ground clashes in eastern Afghanistan, following the escalation of renewed hostilities along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Women and girls – who are already living under increasing restrictions on their freedoms and movement under the Taliban – and those struggling to survive the aftermath of last year’s earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been hit hardest by the increased insecurity. An estimated 50,000 people in the affected areas are at increased risk of gender-based violence. And women have further reduced access to health and essential services. For pregnant women, the risks are even higher, as many face hunger and limited healthcare. Women displaced by border fighting in eastern Afghanistan face growing health risks; pregnant women struggle to access care For Najeeba and her family, the journey was expensive, forcing them to sell already scarce resources – precious blankets, flour, and cooking oil – just to pay for the trip to the new camp in the Maza Dara Valley. About 40 minutes away, along a steep dirt road in the mountains, another new mother reflected on the impact of the ongoing hostilities along the border. Seventeen-year-old Fahima* had given birth to her son just before the latest escalation began in late February. When the fighting started, her three other children, aged five and under, were terrified by the sound of aircraft and missiles. She and her husband – who had also been living in a camp with families displaced by the earthquake – decided to leave, selling flour and borrowing money to pay for transport. Less than a year ago, they were farmers, growing sorghum, wheat, and kidney beans to feed their family or sell for income. Now, forced to move for the second time in six months, they are running out of food. “Our land was destroyed [in the earthquake] and there is no work here”, Fahima said. “We give more food to our children and eat less ourselves.” More than two-thirds of women in ten impacted provinces have lost income, according to the Afghanistan Gender Coordination Group. Three-quarters report finding it harder to find food and more than four-in-ten report greater difficulty accessing healthcare. Women are also more likely to experience psychological distress. What is UN Women doing to support women and girls in eastern Afghanistan? With funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and through a local partner, UN Women has been supporting women-only safe spaces in camps for families displaced by the earthquake. Counsellors provide much-needed mental health support, while the spaces also offer a rare opportunity for women to connect with each other in privacy, despite the crowded camp conditions. Two of the four safe spaces have now been relocated due to the conflict. Each tent is run by a team of two, a manager and a counsellor, who provide support to women during the day, and cook and sleep in the same space at night. Many have toddlers with them, and return home to their older children, one day a week. Supporting Afghan women affected by trauma and displacement “We stay together and eat together – we are like a mother and daughter”, said Zaland,* 25, a counsellor who moved to a new location with her colleague after the hostilities escalated. Inside their newly re-erected safe space, bright balloons hang from the roof and multicoloured cardboard signs carry messages of mental health support along the walls. “Some of the women have suffered a great deal”, added Zaland. “Some have lost family members, some have lost their homes, some have lost livestock, and some have hungry children.” After counselling, she says, some women leave to collect wild plants to eat. Her colleague, Mastoora,* 36, explains the impact of their work. “The happiness I feel comes from knowing that, even if I cannot do much for a woman, I can at least say something that helps her”, she said. “When I go home, I explain [to my daughters] that I am working for women – they are happy when they see their mother going somewhere to serve other women.” For 17-year-old Fahima, the service helps her cope better, despite the daily struggle she faces to feed her four children. “When we come [for counselling], we feel relieved and our mood improves”, she says. “We would not come if they were male counsellors; the female counsellors are like our sisters, and we can speak openly with them.” Sustained humanitarian support is critical for women and girls in Afghanistan As families continue to endure double displacement following the 2025 earthquake, and now the on-going hostilities, women and girls are affected distinctly and immensely. Sustained support is essential to ensure that women’s civil society organizations can maintain vital women-only safe spaces and other community-based services, providing protection, mental health support, and dignity for those most at risk. * Names have been changed to protect identities.
Countries: Honduras, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Operational Context & Analysis Honduras faces a multifaceted crisis stemming from a context of fragile law and order, pervasive organized crime, gang violence, widespread poverty and inequality, and high vulnerability to the impacts of extreme climate events. With one of the world’s highest murder rates1, violence in Honduras is generalized, chronic, structural, and indiscriminate, making it a primary driver of displacement. Access to protection and assistance remains a significant challenge, particularly for those facing heightened risks due to their vulnerability. Certain groups are disproportionately affected, including children, women, indigenous people, people of diverse sexual orientation, political activists, schoolteachers, transportation workers, and human rights and environmental defenders. These populations often require urgent and tailored protection responses and alternatives to address their specific needs effectively. More than 247,000 people have been internally displaced in Honduras, with many more at risk of displacement. Internal displacement in the country stems from generalized violence and rights violations, including (i) social and territorial control by gangs, drug trafficking or organized crime groups, (ii) extortion, (iii) forced recruitment, use and association, particularly targeting youth; (iv) dispossession and destruction of housing, land, and property; (v) gender-based violence; and (vi) political violence. These multifaceted challenges faced by the Honduran population are starkly reflected in the significant number of Hondurans seeking asylum. During 2024, 27,888 Honduran nationals sought asylum in México, ranking as the first nationality of asylum requests to this country3 and in 2025 remain in the top five nationalities4. These figures underscore the life-threatening situations that force people to flee Honduras. Additionally, in 2024, 44,394 Hondurans were returned to their country of origin, and from January to December 2025, this figure reached 41,110 people, 7% of whom were identified as having protection needs in Honduras and 14% who had requested protection outside their country. Since 2022, Honduras has also been a transit country for an unprecedented number of refugees and migrants. However, the dynamics changed significantly in 2025. Unlike the unprecedented south to north flows observed in 2023 and 2024, 2025 saw a notable reduction of 89% in entries. According to the Honduran National Migration Institute (INM), between January and December 2025, 39,384 people entered the country irregularly, south to north route6. Meanwhile, according to UNHCR and partners, it is estimated that over 32,200 refugees and migrants have travelled from north to south.
Countries: Lithuania, Ukraine Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Background Between 24 February 2022 and October 2025, over 5.7 million individuals are estimated to have fled Ukraine due to the ongoing war.¹ Of these, more than 101,000 have entered the Republic of Lithuania (hereafter referred to as Lithuania). At the time of writing of this report, more than 51,000 individuals held valid temporary residence permits pursuant to the temporary protection mechanism.² This remains the largest arrival of refugees recorded in Lithuania's history. The population that has settled in the country primarily consists of women (47%) and children (31%), along with elderly individuals (13%) and persons with disabilities (6%)—groups that often face heightened risks and require targeted support and services.³ Given the continued instability in Ukraine, it is anticipated that displacement will continue in 2026, with new arrivals seeking refuge in Lithuania and joining those already residing in the country. Lithuania has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to welcoming and assisting refugees fleeing Ukraine since 2022. The Ministry of Social Security and Labour leads the national coordination of the refugee response, while municipalities and civil society organizations play active roles in providing direct support and services. This collective effort— driven by government institutions, civil society, and local communities—reflects a comprehensive whole- of-society strategy aimed at ensuring protection and inclusion. Despite these coordinated efforts and the availability of tailored support for individuals with specific needs, many refugees continue to face barriers that limit their ability to fully sustain themselves and support their families. The 2025-2026 Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) builds on previous iterations by providing targeted, practical support to host countries. It further aims to ensure groups such as older people, children, people with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence are receiving specialized assistance to address their needs, and that they are not left behind as the response shifts towards sustainability. To support a coordinated and effective response, access to comprehensive data is crucial for the design, delivery, and assessment of assistance programmes. In this regard, UNHCR Lithuania, working in collaboration with IOM and Lithuanian Red Cross, as well as other key actors engaged in the refugee response within Lithuania, carried out the 2025 Lithuania Socio-Economic Insights Survey (SEIS). The SEIS is a collaborative, inter-agency initiative designed to identify the most urgent needs of refugees coming from Ukraine across key sectors, including protection, health, education, accommodation, and livelihoods. It aligns with the objectives of the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) for the Ukrainian refugee situation5 and specifically supports Lithuania's inter-agency RRP, led by UNHCR. SEIS serves as a source of important and comprehensive data for service providers. The 2025 SEIS in Lithuania was coordinated by UNHCR and developed through a collaborative effort, including with focal points from government, humanitarian actors and civil society, to ensure the survey maintained a multi-sectoral and inter-agency approach. Drawing on their specific expertise, each actor contributed to the design phase of the 2025 SEIS. The process included consultations at a round table event bringing together the key stakeholders involved in the refugee response. This final report serves as a strategic tool to guide humanitarian interventions in Lithuania throughout 2026 and beyond, informing the work of partners and stakeholders. It supports a more targeted and prioritized response and reflects the Grand Bargain commitments6 to improved harmonization and coordination of assessment efforts.
Country: Lebanon Source: International Organization for Migration Beyrouth, 22 mai 2026 – Une alliance d’organisations non gouvernementales humanitaires internationales et locales au Liban a lancé une campagne mondiale de collecte de fonds afin d’aider les familles du pays à se relever des impacts cumulés du conflit, du déplacement et de la crise économique. L’initiative est conduite sous les auspices du ministère libanais des Affaires sociales et facilitée par l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM). « L’urgence humanitaire au Liban appelle une réponse rapide, coordonnée et fondée sur la dignité », a déclaré la ministre Haneen Sayed. « Le ministère des Affaires sociales conduit cet effort, notamment à travers le filet de protection sociale adaptatif aux chocs, notre mécanisme national d’aide d’urgence en espèces, qui a déjà atteint plus de 140 000 ménages déplacés. Mais l’ampleur des besoins exige une solidarité plus large. » Son Excellence a ajouté : « Cette alliance mondiale rassemble les communautés de la diaspora libanaise, les soutiens internationaux et les organisations de la société civile autour d’une responsabilité partagée : se tenir aux côtés des familles touchées par la guerre et le déplacement. Engagés pour le Liban constitue un complément important aux efforts nationaux, en contribuant à mobiliser des ressources là où elles sont le plus nécessaires. » Le Liban continue de faire face à une succession de crises. Alors que le pays peine à se remettre d’une crise économique et financière prolongée, les hostilités récentes ont davantage fragilisé les moyens de subsistance, déplacé des familles et bouleversé la vie quotidienne. Même dans les foyers encore debout, de nombreux ménages peinent à couvrir leurs besoins essentiels, à reconstituer leurs revenus et à retrouver une certaine stabilité. « L’aide en espèces offre aux familles la souplesse nécessaire pour répondre à leurs priorités. Qu’il s’agisse de nourriture, de médicaments, de frais de logement ou de transport, les ménages savent mieux que quiconque où se situent leurs besoins les plus pressants », a déclaré Mathieu Luciano, chef de bureau de l’OIM au Liban. « En fournissant une aide en espèces, nous renforçons l’autonomie des familles et les aidons à consolider les bases nécessaires pour retrouver leur stabilité. » L’alliance humanitaire internationale comprend Save the Children Lebanon, World Vision in Lebanon, Care International in Lebanon, Himaya Daeem Aataa et le Conseil danois pour les réfugiés. Elle veille à ce que l’assistance soit acheminée par l’intermédiaire des mécanismes de coordination des Nations Unies établis et au moyen d’approches communautaires. Les ménages soutenus par l’alliance Engagés pour le Liban sont identifiés grâce aux registres nationaux et aux évaluations des partenaires, permettant ainsi à une assistance ciblée d’atteindre les personnes qui en ont le plus besoin. Pour en savoir plus et soutenir la campagne Engagés pour le Liban, faites un don sur la plateforme Rooted for Lebanon. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le Centre médias de l'OIM.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Sources: Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, World Health Organization Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) réaffirment leur solide partenariat et leur engagement commun à protéger la santé et le bien-être des populations de la province de l’Ituri et du pays dans son ensemble, à la suite de la mission conjointe à Bunia conduite par le Dr Samuel Roger Kamba, Ministre de la Santé, M. Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, Ministre de la Communication et Médias, ainsi que de la visite du Directeur général de l’OMS, le Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Cette visite de haut niveau intervient dans un contexte difficile, alors que le pays fait face à une flambée de maladie à virus Ebola causée par la souche Bundibugyo. Le ministère de la Santé fait état d’une situation en rapide évolution, avec des cas et des décès signalés dans plusieurs zones de santé de l’Ituri, du Nord-Kivu et du Sud-Kivu. Le Gouvernement, avec l’appui de l’OMS et des partenaires, intensifie la surveillance, les analyses de laboratoire et la prise en charge des patients afin d’interrompre la transmission le plus rapidement possible. Le Gouvernement de la RDC assure fermement la direction d’une riposte nationale globale, en étroite collaboration avec les autorités provinciales de l’Ituri et des provinces voisines. L’OMS, aux côtés du système des Nations Unies dans son ensemble et des partenaires de la santé et de l’humanitaire, est pleinement engagée à soutenir ces efforts. Ensemble, les autorités de la RDC, l’OMS et les partenaires œuvrent à renforcer la coordination, mobiliser des ressources supplémentaires et garantir que les interventions vitales parviennent rapidement et de manière équitable aux communautés touchées. Au cœur de cette riposte se trouve la reconnaissance du rôle central des communautés dans la solution. Le succès dépendra de la confiance, de l’engagement et du leadership des communautés locales. Les autorités nationales et provinciales, avec l’appui de l’OMS et des partenaires, intensifient le dialogue avec les leaders communautaires, les groupes de femmes, les représentants de la jeunesse, les responsables religieux et le secteur privé afin de mieux comprendre les préoccupations locales et co-construire des solutions culturellement adaptées et efficaces. Bien que la souche Bundibugyo présente des défis supplémentaires, notamment l’absence de vaccin homologué ou de traitement spécifique, des mesures de santé publique éprouvées restent efficaces pour ralentir la transmission et favoriser un rétablissement complet des patients. Le ministère de la Santé, l’OMS et les partenaires travaillent à lancer rapidement des essais contrôlés randomisés sur des vaccins et traitements candidats. Parmi les défis persistants figurent la détection précoce et l’isolement des cas, la recherche des contacts, les enterrements sûrs et dignes, le renforcement des mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections dans les établissements de santé, ainsi que la sensibilisation accrue des communautés. Le Gouvernement et l’OMS appellent l’ensemble des communautés à continuer d’adopter des comportements de protection, notamment l’hygiène régulière des mains, le recours précoce aux soins dans les structures de santé et le partage d’informations fiables. La RDC dispose d’une expérience sans équivalent dans ce domaine, ayant réussi à contenir de multiples épidémies d’Ebola par le passé. Cette expérience, conjuguée à un leadership politique fort au plus haut niveau de l’État et à une solidarité internationale renouvelée, constitue une base solide pour maîtriser l’épidémie actuelle. Les deux parties soulignent que la riposte à l’épidémie doit s’accompagner du maintien des soins de santé primaires et des services essentiels, ainsi que du renforcement de la résilience à long terme du système de santé. Les investissements réalisés aujourd’hui dans les laboratoires, le personnel de santé, les systèmes de surveillance et les services essentiels laisseront un héritage durable pour les populations de l’Ituri et de la RDC dans son ensemble. Nous remercions sincèrement nos partenaires internationaux pour le soutien déjà apporté aux opérations de riposte et encourageons la poursuite de cette solidarité afin de maîtriser cette épidémie. La coopération entre les pays doit également garantir le maintien de l’ouverture des frontières et veiller à ce que les mesures de contrôle aux points d’entrée n’entravent pas l’acheminement des fournitures médicales et du personnel indispensables. Ensemble, les autorités de la RDC, l’OMS, les CDC Afrique et les partenaires travaillent à renforcer la coordination, mobiliser des ressources supplémentaires et garantir que les interventions vitales atteignent rapidement et équitablement les communautés affectées. Related links · Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus · WHO Director-General's remarks at the press briefing on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak – 30 May 2026 · Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda · WHO's work on Ebola disease · Ebola disease · Disease Outbreak News of 29 May 2026 · Photography: WHO Photo Library · B-Roll: Opening of WHO/DRC Ebola Treatment Centre WHO / DRC EBOLA TREATMENT CENTRE | UNifeed Contact Médias: mediainquiries@who.int
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Statement Of Dr Alan Gonzalez, Deputy Director Of Operations For Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on the occasion of The High-Level Visit To Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic Of Congo, of the Director-General Of The World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus “Two weeks after the declaration of the Ebola disease outbreak in Ituri Province, the situation is deeply alarming and a legitimate source of anxiety for communities and frontline health workers alike. Never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration. Like everyone in the affected areas, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders / MSF) teams are witnessing a response that has not yet caught up to the rapid spread of the epidemic. Unlike most previous Ebola disease outbreaks, this one involves the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines or specific treatments, and which is particularly difficult to diagnose due to limited testing capacity. The reality today is that nobody knows the true scale and severity of this outbreak. New suspected cases are being reported daily, yet hundreds of samples remain untested. At the same time, major constraints, including border and airport closures, continue to delay the arrival of critical medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and specialized personnel. We know from experience that these measures severely hinder outbreak response, and isolate countries that urgently need international support. This outbreak is making those consequences painfully clear. The number of expert medical organizations responding on the ground is still far too limited, and the level of support being provided - including our own - falls far short of what is needed. People urgently need a response that matches the scale of the crisis they are facing. To bring the situation under even partial control, there must be an immediate expansion of testing capacity. This must be accompanied by a rapid, coordinated and tailored scale-up of the overall response, supported by experienced medical and humanitarian organizations, alongside guaranteed and sustained access for the swift entry of medical supplies and humanitarian staff into affected areas. This outbreak is unfolding in a context where medical needs are already acute, and we are now at real risk of a silent escalation of other critical health problems people face every day. So many health facilities are overwhelmed, and access to regular, non-Ebola care is affected while many people remain at home, too afraid to seek care. The response cannot succeed if it is imposed on communities rather than built with them. Every aspect of the response must be rooted in continuous engagement with communities — listening to concerns, addressing fear and misinformation, and building trust so that people feel safe seeking care. Trust and active community participation are essential to controlling the spread of the disease and saving lives. And the effectiveness of the response will ultimately depend on whether people believe in it.”
Country: Ukraine Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. KEY MESSAGES • Air attacks and damage to energy infrastructure from 2022 to 2025 had a significant and multifaceted impact on the functioning of the economy, financial infrastructure, and local markets. In particular, they limited the operating hours of local shops and financial service providers. Damage to infrastructure also contributed to rising prices for agricultural products. • Agricultural yields were among the most important longterm factors influencing inflationary processes in Ukraine. Poor weather conditions and the loss of agricultural territories led to lower harvests, creating substantial inflationary pressure which disproportionately affecting vulnerable population groups. • Financial factors appeared to have a much stronger impact on access to goods than physical barriers. Older customers (i.e., persons 60 years old or older) were among the most vulnerable groups, with 80 to 90% typically reporting the impact of financial barriers on their access to goods. • Local markets demonstrated a high level of resilience and adaptability, continuing to meet the needs of residents. The greatest difficulties in market functionality were observed in frontline hromadas, where conditions remained particularly severe and complex.
Country: Mali Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Messages clé Suite à l’escalade de l’insécurité après les attaques coordonnées de fin avril, l**’insécurité alimentaire devrait se détériorer de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) à Urgence (Phase 4 de l'IPC) à Kidal à partir de juin,** avec une faible proportion de ménages pauvres et déplacés en Catastrophe (Phase 5 de l’IPC). Les flux commerciaux, notamment en provenance d’Algérie, ont été fortement réduit en raison de l’intensification des bombardements militaires, des persécutions des groupes armés, et de l’absence de convois escortés, entraînant un isolement accru de la région durant la période de soudure agropastorale. La forte baisse des approvisionnements et des pénuries observées sur certains marchés, combinées aux prix déjà élevés et à la baisse des revenus, réduisent considérablement l’accès des ménages aux aliments. Bien que les ménages pauvres de Kidal disposent encore d'actifs en mai, leur capacité d'adaptation devrait se dégrader considérablement à partir de juin. L'accès à l’assistance humanitaire demeure sévèrement restreint en raison des contraintes de mobilité. La forte baisse des flux commerciaux est susceptible d'entretenir la flambée des prix et les pénuries d'approvisionnement sur les marchés, tandis que les perturbations des mouvements de bétail compromettent une source essentielle d'alimentation et de revenus saisonniers. Un recours atypique à la décapitalisation du bétail et à la mendicité tentera d'atténuer des importants déficits de consommation alimentaire ; toutefois, la détérioration de l'insécurité alimentaire ne fera qu'exacerber la situation nutritionnelle dans cette région. Dans le contexte de détérioration sécuritaire et économique, des résultats d’Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC) persisteront à Ménaka jusqu’en septembre avec une augmentation du nombre de personne en Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC) à Catastrophe (Phase 5 de l’IPC) à cause des impacts significatifs de la recrudescence de l’insécurité sur la capacité des ménages à accéder aux aliments dans la région. Dans les zones d’insécurité de Gao, Mopti et Tombouctou, des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) seront observés de mai à septembre liés à la baisse importante du pouvoir d’achat. Les zones du nord des régions de Ségou, Nara et de Nioro et les centres urbains devraient rester en Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) jusqu’en septembre 2026, avec une faible proportion des ménages déplacés et plus pauvres en Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC), sous l’effet combiné de la baisse des revenus, des prix élevés, et d’une soudure précoce liée à l’épuisement des stocks. Les attaques coordonnées du Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) et du Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) le 25 avril 2026 et la tentative de blocus de Bamako, annoncé le 28 avril, ont fortement perturbé les flux commerciaux et les activités économiques à l’échelle nationale. Les attaques visant les garnisons de Kidal, Gao, Mopti, Bamako, Kati, ainsi que la tentative de blocus sur Bamako, ont considérablement réduit les mouvements de marchandises et de personnes sur plusieurs axes routiers stratégiques. Les affrontements se sont poursuivis en mai, malgré l’intensification des offensives militaires et les escortes. Les menaces et attaques contre les véhicules en direction de Bamako réduisent les flux alimentaires depuis Sikasso et Ségou vers Kayes, Nioro et la capitale. Les approvisionnements restent inférieurs à la normale, maintenant des prix élevés et limitant la capacité des ménages pauvres à satisfaire leurs besoins alimentaires malgré les stocks disponibles. Les perturbations persistantes de l’approvisionnement en carburant en dehors de Bamako, entraînent des prix anormalement élevés du transport et des denrées alimentaires, exacerbant les difficultés d’accès alimentaire des ménages pauvres, en particulier dans les zones déjà affectées par l’insécurité. Début mai, les prix de l’essence sur le marché parallèle ont enregistré une hausse allant de 42 à plus de 60 pour cent par rapport aux deux dernières semaines dans plusieurs localités (Koro, Mopti, Bankass, Douentza, Ménaka). Les prix des céréales de base affichaient en fin avril une augmentation de 15, 19 et 42 pour cent respectivement à Ménaka, Gao et Kidal par rapport à la moyenne quinquennale ; parallèlement, la hausse de des prix des denrées de base variait de 25 à 71 pour cent d’avril à mai dans les régions de Mopti, Gao et Ménaka, selon OCHA. L’impact conjugué de l’insécurité, de la crise d’électricité, du carburant et de la flambée des prix des denrées dégrade fortement le pouvoir d’achat et l’accès aux aliments des ménages pauvres. La campagne agricole 2026/27 démarre dans un contexte de perspectives pluviométriques moins favorables et de contraintes persistantes d’insécurité et d’accès aux intrants agricoles. Alors que des cumuls de pluies moyens étaient initialement prévues, les dernières prévisions indiquent des conditions pluviométriques inferieures à la moyenne entre juin et août dans le sud. Ces perspectives défavorables dans les zones agricoles du sud s’ajoutent aux effets du conflit, et de l’accès réduit aux intrants, y compris les engrais, à cause des développements au Moyen Orient, qui devraient tous ramener la production de moyenne à inférieur à la moyenne dans le pays. Néanmoins, malgré les difficultés de la production agricole, les activités agricoles dans le sud en cours offrent des revenus et de nourriture qui atténueront les difficultés d’accès aux aliments des ménages pauvres. Dans le centre et le nord du pays, l’insécurité limite l’accès aux champs, réduit les superficies cultivables et restreint les opportunités de main d’œuvre agricole.