displacement
Coverage of displacement in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows destruction after semi-truck hauling cars plows into San Fernando Valley apartments
A semi-truck hauling cars collided with a two-story apartment complex in Panorama City, San Fernando Valley, injuring three people and displacing over a dozen residents. The accident destroyed two units and rendered eight others unlivable, with uncertain repair timelines.
- Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Abandons Democracy Pledge
Ibrahim Traoré, nearly four years after seizing power in Burkina Faso, faces persistent violence, 2 million displaced people, and a crackdown on clerics. His global icon status contrasts with these domestic challenges.
- Africa: Better Parenting Starts With Knowing What Works. We Tested a Project in 8 African Countries
A project was tested in 8 African countries to improve parenting practices amid challenges like poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness, and climate shocks. Caregivers in these conditions often receive minimal support.
- Sudan: Sudan's Peace Process Is Negotiating a War That No Longer Exists
Sudan's peace process has not kept pace with battlefield changes in the country's three-year war. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained Khartoum and control over much of northern, eastern, and central Sudan, while fighting intensified in Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile. Over 2 million displaced people have returned to Khartoum, but electricity remains limited.
- Schenectady fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
A fire in Schenectady's 900 block of Emmett Street displaced seven people and injured a firefighter. The incident occurred Monday afternoon.
- Sudan: Three Years of War in Sudan - a Crisis the World Can't Ignore
Three years into the war in Sudan, survivors and human rights defenders face overwhelming challenges due to escalating violence, displacement, and limited global attention. Calls for accountability and sustained international engagement have intensified as violations and abuses worsen, and those documenting them become targets.
- El Nino: Is Africa ready for the perfect storm?
A strong El Nino expected later this year could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa. Experts say the warnings are clear, but question whether governments can act before disaster strikes.
- Non-tribal families displaced by Polavaram project assured settlement
Non-tribal families displaced by the Polavaram project have been assured settlement. The assurance aims to address their displacement caused by the project.
- Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 residents. No injuries were reported in the incident.
- UN says one million remain displaced in Lebanon by Israel's war on country
The UN reports one million people remain displaced in Lebanon due to Israel's ongoing war, with 1.4 million requiring humanitarian aid. The crisis is linked to Lebanon's social, economic, and labor market challenges, according to UN humanitarian coordinator Imran Riza.
- 10 people displaced after two late-night fires in Richmond
Ten people were displaced following two late-night fires in Richmond on Sunday. The incidents occurred in the city of Richmond, causing displacement but no other details were provided.
- Two people displaced after Chesterfield house fire
Two people are displaced after a house fire in Chesterfield County on Saturday night. The incident occurred in Chesterfield County, affecting two individuals.
- Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns
A ceasefire in Lebanon has not alleviated the displacement of tens of thousands whose homes were destroyed by Israeli strikes or who reside in southern areas occupied by Israeli forces. Hussein Merhi, one of the displaced, remains affected by both factors.
- Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea
Residents of Gaza flee to the Mediterranean Sea for bathing and washing clothes due to scorching summer heat and water shortages. Nearly all Gazans have been displaced by the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, living in tents and damaged buildings.
- Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out
The Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago after years of delays and cost overruns, rising from $350 million to $850 million. Local residents criticized the project as a 'monstrosity' that risks displacing them through rising rents and property taxes, despite the center's goals of community development and economic benefits.
- Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out
The Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after a costly and controversial construction process, with initial costs of $350 million rising to $850 million. Local residents criticize the project as a 'monstrosity' that risks displacing them through rising rents and property taxes, despite the center's focus on racial justice and community economic benefits.
- UK minister urges Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon
UK international development minister Jenny Chapman urged Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon to allow displaced families to return home. She emphasized that displacement causes disruption and wants conditions for safe, long-term returns.
- Obama Presidential Center concerns remain over rent hikes and displacement
Residents near the Obama Presidential Center report rent increases before its official opening, raising concerns about displacement. The article highlights worries over rising rents and potential community displacement linked to the center's development.
- As Obama Presidential Center opens, neighborhoods await the fiscal return
The Obama Presidential Center, an $850 million project in Jackson Park, has opened and is expected to bring economic impact to nearby neighborhoods like Woodlawn and South Shore. However, concerns about rising rents and displacement persist, while supporters anticipate transformative benefits. Local business owner Malki Brown reports increased attention and landscape contracts linked to the center.
- Nigeria: The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria's Preparedness for Ebola
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is occurring in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust hinder containment. The article questions Nigeria's preparedness for similar outbreaks in its own challenging settings.
- Lebanon’s social grocery store fighting rising costs and displacement
Man wa Salwa, a community-run social grocery store in Lebanon, is helping hundreds of families access affordable essentials amid rising costs and displacement. The initiative addresses economic challenges and displacement by providing essential goods.
- At least 150 people displaced by massive apartment complex fire near UC Riverside
A massive fire destroyed much of a Riverside apartment complex near UC Riverside, displacing 150 residents. No injuries have been reported.
- Displacement, hunger push some desperate families in Gaza to marry off their children
Displacement and hunger in Gaza have led some families to marry off their children, with 20.6% of marriages in 2023 involving girls under 18. These young brides often face abuse, rape, and difficult pregnancies.
- ‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday
Rising costs and displacement in Gaza have erased Eid traditions, leaving residents facing economic hardship and sorrow during the holiday.
- Displaced Lebanese amputee asks ‘where am I supposed to go’?
Mohamad Saaydoun, a Lebanese amputee, has been displaced by the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict and is currently living in a makeshift camp. He expresses desperation about his situation and uncertain future.
- Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon, resulting in at least 14 deaths and significant displacement as a ceasefire agreement continues to deteriorate.
- Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections
Residents of Deir el-Balah in Gaza voted for the first time since 2006 amid ongoing destruction, displacement, and genocide. The election reflects resilience and a desire for change despite challenging circumstances.
- How Israel is destroying Lebanon’s water infrastructure
Israel is deliberately targeting Lebanon's water infrastructure, according to experts, with the intent to displace or harm the population in south Lebanon. The attacks are seen as part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.
- Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs
Pope Leo XIV urged African youth to focus on improving their countries through education and service rather than migrating abroad, during an 11-day visit to Cameroon. He highlighted the need to combat corruption and address systemic issues causing displacement, citing rising internal and overseas migration driven by conflict, poverty, and instability.
- To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced
Residents of southern Lebanon face a difficult choice between remaining in their homes and risking death or fleeing to avoid poverty. The situation highlights the severe humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing conflict.
- Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
A massive fire in Malaysia's Sabah state destroyed approximately 1,000 homes, displacing thousands of residents. Drone footage captured the scale of the disaster in a coastal village, highlighting the extensive damage and humanitarian impact.
- Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss
Over nine million people in Sudan are displaced, and nearly 29 million face acute hunger due to prolonged conflict and instability. The crisis has led to widespread suffering and loss for families across the country.