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Humanitarian Access

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world27 days ago•11 min saved

Kursk families press for answers as hundreds go missing after Ukraine incursion

In Kursk, Russia, families say hundreds remain missing after Ukraine’s 2024 incursion, with official counts varying (the regional governor cites 300+ missing) and no single, reliable list; amid slow responses from authorities, volunteers and relatives formed missing-person networks, some bodies were later identified and evacuated, but many families have received little closure and accuse the state of incompetence and propaganda.

via BBC|

#civilian-casualties #humanitarian-access #kursk-region

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Suu Kyi Meets ICRC Representative, First Foreign Contact in Five Years

Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, detained since the 2021 coup, met Arnaud de Baecque, the ICRC’s Myanmar representative, in Naypyitaw—the first known foreign visitor in more than five years—under ICRC procedures that allowed private talks; her son welcomed the development as a potential first step toward family access and her release, while calls for further humanitarian progress persist.

via Al Jazeera|

#aung-san-suu-kyi #detention #humanitarian-access

world4 months ago•2 min saved

UN reports sharp rise in conflict-related sexual violence in 2025

The UN’s annual report finds 9,788 documented cases of conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, but notes that the true figure is likely higher due to underreporting. Violence spans rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage and trafficking across 21 conflicts, predominantly affecting women and girls, with both state and non-State actors implicated. Displaced populations and restricted humanitarian access heighten risk. The report lists 77 responsible parties (including new non-State groups in the DRC and certain state forces) and urges stronger prevention, accountability, and survivor-support, plus unfettered aid access and more funding.

via UN News|

world1 year ago•2 min saved

European Leaders Condemn Hamas Videos Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis

Western leaders condemned Hamas videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza, calling for their immediate and unconditional release amid concerns over their dire conditions and the need for urgent humanitarian aid. The videos depict the hostages in distress, with international leaders and organizations demanding action and access to provide aid and ensure their safety.

via Euronews.com|

#gaza #hamas #humanitarian-access

humanitarian-crisis3 years ago•5 min saved

Sudanese civilians suffer as aid operations struggle amidst ongoing conflict.

Fighting between the army and paramilitary forces in Sudan has forced nearly 100 aid organizations to halt their operations, leaving 16 million people reliant on aid without access to basic necessities such as food, healthcare, and water. Hospitals and medical facilities have been forced to close, and foreign governments and international organizations are evacuating their staff and citizens. The situation has worsened the suffering of the already vulnerable population, including four million refugees and internally displaced people. Local organizations and civil society groups are stepping in to help, but the lack of humanitarian access is causing a greater loss of life.

via Al Jazeera English|

#aid-groups #fighting #humanitarian-access

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Eid ceasefire in Sudan ignored as clashes continue.

The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have announced a three-day ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr, but fighting continues and there is mistrust between the two forces. The priority must be to end the suffering of civilians, allow humanitarian access, and enable all civilians to reach safety. Negotiations should address delivery of humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, security for vital infrastructure, and monitoring and verification. The international community is ready to support a process to bring an end to the fighting and start civilian government.

via Department of State|

#ceasefire #humanitarian-access #international-community