United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for Somalia due to drought, conflict, and funding gaps causing severe food and water shortages for millions.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recorded 12,174 displaced persons in June due to Islamist terrorism in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique. The displacement is linked to ongoing violence in the region since 2017.

The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 4,322, with 12,219 injured since March 2, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The conflict has displaced over one million people, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Palestinian residents of Burin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank fly kites toward the illegal Israeli settlement Har Bracha as a symbolic act of resistance. The annual kite festival, held since 2009, asserts land claims amid ongoing settler attacks and territorial encroachment, blending cultural celebration with political defiance.

OCHA reports that women and girls in southern Lebanon face increased risks of gender-based violence and limited access to maternal health services due to Israeli military operations. Over 16,000 pregnant women are among displaced populations, with three hospitals and 36 healthcare centers closed or damaged.

A UN report found 9,300 chickenpox cases in Gaza over two weeks, with over half in Khan Younis. The outbreak is linked to overcrowding, poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation in displacement sites, where 1.7 million people are hosted. Health risks are exacerbated by limited access to clean water, improper waste management, and rodent infestations.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has allocated a $40 million grant to Sudan for humanitarian emergencies. The announcement was made by Sudan's Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim.

Israel attacked the southern city of Tyre, specifically Tayr Debba, despite a UN warning about the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The UN reported that nearly 44,000 civilians, including displaced residents and Palestinian refugees, are affected by Israeli attacks and displacement orders, urging protection and humanitarian access.

The death toll in Lebanon has risen to 3,666, with 11,321 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Tyre and calls for protecting civilians and respecting international humanitarian law.