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Recent US aid reductions have led to the destruction of contraceptives and threatened ongoing health programs in low-income countries. In South Sudan, a rare mental health clinic faces closure as funding ends, risking increased mental health crises amid ongoing conflict and poverty.
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Sudan saw a 400% increase in returnees to Khartoum last month, with around 500,000 people returning as the government resumes reconstruction after four months of military control. Despite relative calm in Khartoum, fighting persists in Darfur and Kordofan, with millions displaced and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The UN warns of ongoing instability and risks of renewed violence.
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The US has continued deporting migrants to African nations, with Rwanda, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Uganda accepting individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds. The first group of seven deportees arrived in Rwanda in mid-August, part of a broader, secretive US-Africa deportation agreement.
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, causing over 2,000 deaths and widespread destruction, especially in Kunar Province. Rescue efforts are hampered by rugged terrain and limited infrastructure, with remote villages hardest hit. Aid agencies warn of worsening conditions amid ongoing crises.
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, causing over 2,200 deaths and damaging thousands of homes. Difficult terrain and ongoing aftershocks hinder relief efforts, which are urgent before winter. Aid organizations warn that aid cuts and Afghanistan's political situation complicate response efforts.
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, killing at least 2,200 people and destroying over 7,000 homes. Thousands are displaced, living in camps amid ongoing aftershocks. Relief efforts face logistical challenges, with winter approaching and aid limited due to geopolitical restrictions. The Taliban government is coordinating response efforts amid economic hardship.
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Recent weeks have seen multiple migrant boat capsizings and fires off Libya's coast, resulting in at least 150 deaths and dozens missing. Incidents involve Sudanese and South Sudanese nationals attempting dangerous sea crossings en route to Europe, highlighting ongoing risks faced by migrants in Libya's unstable environment.
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Recent days have seen a spike in migrant crossings and deaths along France’s Pas-de-Calais coast. Over 60 migrants were rescued overnight, with 17 deaths reported this year. France and the UK are intensifying efforts, including deportations under a new 'one-in, one-out' agreement, amid ongoing dangers and political pressure.
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In South Sudan, violence linked to climate and conflict has led to deadly reprisals against rainmakers and mass displacement. Meanwhile, Sudan's ongoing civil war causes widespread atrocities, with civilians fleeing into South Sudan, where aid cuts have worsened the humanitarian crisis. The situation remains volatile.
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Gaza faces severe food shortages amid limited aid access, with only half of the targeted supplies entering since a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Somalia, Sudan, and Haiti are experiencing escalating humanitarian crises driven by aid cuts, conflict, and climate shocks, threatening millions with famine and displacement.
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Tunisia has resumed voluntary repatriations of migrants, with about 7,200 returned in 2024, amid ongoing regional migration tragedies. Recent shipwrecks off Libya and Tunisia have resulted in over 58 deaths, highlighting the dangers of Mediterranean crossings. EU-Tunisia cooperation aims to curb migration, while Libya's chaos fuels deadly crossings.