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The UN reports that famine has been declared in Gaza, with over 514,000 people affected and the number expected to rise. Israel's blockade and military actions have severely restricted aid, leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation, especially among children. The situation is described as a man-made catastrophe.
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The UN has announced a detailed 60-day aid plan to increase humanitarian assistance in Gaza following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The plan aims to deliver over 170,000 tons of supplies, including food, medicine, and water, but requires increased access and funding to meet urgent needs amid ongoing conflict and destruction.
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Since the ceasefire last week, aid into Gaza has increased to about 750 metric tons daily, but remains far below the needs of 2 million people. Israeli restrictions, border closures, and delays in aid delivery continue to hamper efforts to address the humanitarian crisis, with food and medical supplies still critically short.
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Palestinian witnesses report abandonment of three GHF aid distribution sites in Gaza, with structures torn down and aid operations disrupted. Israeli troop withdrawals are underway, and the UN prepares to increase aid deliveries, though challenges remain in reaching civilians amid ongoing tensions. Today’s date: Mon, 13 Oct 2025.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, violence has persisted in Gaza, with Israeli forces killing Palestinians crossing the boundary and Gaza's civil defence recovering over 250 bodies amid ongoing destruction. Disputes over hostage remains and troop withdrawals threaten the fragile truce.
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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen soon, possibly as early as Sunday, after delays. The crossing is vital for aid and movement, but Israeli authorities have limited its reopening, citing security concerns and delays in returning hostages. Humanitarian aid remains limited amid ongoing conflict.
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Recent days have seen escalating tensions in Gaza following a fragile ceasefire. Israel accuses Hamas of violations, including killing Palestinians and withholding bodies of hostages. Hamas claims it has returned all reachable hostages, but disputes over the remaining bodies threaten to undermine the truce. The US and allies are discussing an international security force.
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The process of returning the bodies of 13 remaining hostages under the Gaza truce is slow, with militants citing burial under rubble and Israel threatening to resume military action if all remains are not returned. Some bodies have been exchanged, but identification remains difficult.
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As of early November 2025, a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds tenuously amid ongoing violence and political tensions. Hamas has returned all surviving hostages and some bodies, but delays in handing over deceased hostages threaten the truce. Gaza remains devastated, with urgent aid and infrastructure repair underway, while complex diplomacy over Gaza's governance and security continues.
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Since late October 2025, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, triggering mass displacement and atrocities. Over 80,000 fled to overcrowded camps like Tawila, facing dire shortages of food, water, and medical aid. Reports detail killings, sexual violence, and hospital attacks. The humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing conflict and limited safe passage for civilians.
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On November 7, 2025, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a US- and Arab-led proposal for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire amid a brutal two-year conflict with the Sudanese army. The RSF's acceptance follows its recent capture of El-Fasher, Darfur's last army stronghold, amid reports of mass killings and atrocities. The Sudanese army has yet to respond to the truce offer.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has intensified, with RSF capturing el-Fasher and reports of mass killings, widespread violence, and a collapsing humanitarian effort. Over 16,200 people have fled to camps, with malnutrition and violence reaching alarming levels. Aid access remains critically limited as conflict persists.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has led to widespread violence, displacement, and famine. Over 89,000 people have fled El Fasher, with reports of mass killings, sexual violence, and food shortages. The UN urges urgent aid and protection for women and children as conflict persists.
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Fighting in Sudan since April 2023 has displaced nearly 12 million people, with recent territorial gains by RSF forces and ongoing violence hindering aid efforts. UN officials report severe shortages of supplies, increased civilian suffering, and limited access for humanitarian workers amid escalating conflict.
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Sudan's military leader Abdel-Fattah Burhan has rejected a proposed ceasefire, accusing mediators of bias amid ongoing conflict since April 2023. The war has caused over 40,000 deaths, displaced millions, and created a severe humanitarian crisis. International efforts to broker peace continue, with US involvement increasing.
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The UN World Food Programme warns that 318 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026, more than double 2019 figures. Funding shortfalls threaten aid efforts, with only half of the $13 billion needed likely to be received. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability drive the crisis, with famine declared in Gaza and Sudan.
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In Mozambique, insurgent attacks have displaced over 1.3 million people, spreading into new provinces and causing renewed violence in Cabo Delgado. Meanwhile, Sudan's conflict continues with civilians trapped in siege conditions, facing attacks on healthcare and rising malnutrition. Humanitarian needs are rising sharply in both regions.