ICRC in headlines as Colombia’s displacement soars; aid org flags worsening humanitarian crises. Geneva-based, Nobel laureate for humanitarian work.
Fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state has intensified, prompting a mass evacuation from Akobo as government forces prepare for an assault. Civilians, aid workers, and UN personnel are fleeing amid ongoing clashes and reports of troop movements, worsening the humanitarian crisis and threatening fragile peace efforts.
Heavy rains have caused deadly floods in Kenya, displacing thousands and killing over 81 people. Meanwhile, drought persists in Somalia and Turkana, with millions facing hunger and water shortages. Climate variability is intensifying, creating contrasting weather patterns across the region.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire from 4 p.m. on April 11 to midnight on April 12 for Orthodox Easter. Both sides have confirmed compliance despite ongoing tensions and recent attacks. The truce coincides with prisoner exchanges and diplomatic talks, though broader peace negotiations remain stalled amid continued conflict.
Lebanese paramedics have been killed and wounded in Israeli strikes targeting rescue teams in southern Lebanon. The attacks involve multiple strikes on emergency responders, with Lebanon condemning these as deliberate violations of international law. The conflict has escalated, with over 90 healthcare workers killed since March 2.
Recent aid budget cuts by the US and UK are worsening the humanitarian crisis caused by the Iran war. UN officials warn that these reductions will increase global poverty, displacement, and instability, with millions at risk of suffering from food and water shortages. The conflict's ripple effects are felt worldwide.
The Houthis and Yemen's government have agreed to release more than 1,600 detainees in what UN officials call the largest prisoner exchange in the Yemen conflict, with ongoing talks for additional releases and prisoner visits under ICRC oversight.