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The UN-backed IPC has confirmed famine in Gaza City, with conditions worsening across Gaza due to ongoing conflict, blockade, and restricted aid. Nearly half a million face starvation, and the situation is expected to deteriorate further without urgent international intervention. Israel disputes the findings.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region intensifies, with RSF forces attacking El-Fasher and surrounding camps. Civilians face increased violence, displacement, and famine amid ongoing clashes between RSF and the Sudanese army. Humanitarian aid is obstructed, worsening the crisis in the region. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and displacements.
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Gaza faces a worsening humanitarian crisis with a declared famine, escalating casualties, and severe aid restrictions. Israeli military operations and aid blockades have led to malnutrition deaths, including children, amid ongoing conflict and displacement. The UN warns of catastrophic hunger and systemic destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure.
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Multiple sources confirm Gaza is experiencing famine, with over 63,000 deaths since October 2023. Despite aid efforts, food shortages persist as Israel plans to seize Gaza City. International pressure for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access intensifies today, September 4, 2025.
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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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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region continues to devastate civilians, with El-Fasher under siege for over a year. Humanitarian access remains blocked, leaving thousands of children malnourished and vulnerable to disease. International aid efforts face logistical hurdles, and calls for peace grow urgent.
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On Sunday, Houthi forces in Yemen detained at least 11 UN personnel during raids on UN offices in Sanaa and Hodeidah, following Israel's airstrike that killed the Houthi prime minister and several cabinet members. The UN condemned the detentions and called for their immediate release amid escalating tensions and ongoing humanitarian challenges in Yemen.
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Violet Affleck, 19, addressed the UN, criticizing the handling of airborne COVID transmission and climate risks. She highlighted the neglect of mask mandates and early warning systems, emphasizing the need for better protections for children and vulnerable populations amid ongoing health and climate crises.
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WFP reduces food aid for Ethiopian refugees amid funding shortages, risking starvation for 780,000. Meanwhile, conflict in Congo hampers health services, leaving millions without medicine. Climate impacts worsen hunger in Kenya's Turkana, highlighting a growing regional crisis.
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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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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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Since the October 10 ceasefire, aid into Gaza has increased but remains below expectations, with only about 24% of the agreed trucks entering. Restrictions and ongoing Israeli military actions continue to hinder humanitarian efforts, leaving residents in dire conditions amid ongoing conflict.
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Recent reports project over 7.5 million South Sudanese will face crisis-level hunger in 2026, driven by conflict, flooding, and access issues. The situation is compounded by ongoing violence, economic instability, and disrupted food systems, with millions at risk of malnutrition and famine. Humanitarian access remains critically limited.
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UN aid agencies warn of a worsening hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo, driven by ongoing conflict, funding shortages, and restricted access. Nearly 25 million people face high food insecurity, with 3 million in emergency hunger. Aid cuts threaten to worsen the situation further.
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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 clashes worsening the humanitarian crisis. Aid supplies are critically low amid violence, with civilians suffering severe hardship and limited access for aid workers. The UN warns of a worsening situation.
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A joint UN report highlights 16 countries at imminent risk of famine, including Nigeria, Haiti, and Yemen. Funding shortages hinder aid efforts, forcing cuts in food assistance and suspension of programs. Ethiopia's bid to host COP32 signals climate diplomacy progress amid ongoing crises.