Escalation of hostilities in Lebanon
The possibility of an full-scale Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon has become increasingly likely following the escalation of hostilities in September. More than one million people have been internally displaced, and over 100,000 Syrian refugees and Lebanese people have crossed into Syria.?Israeli air strikes have killed over 1,600 people and injured 8,000 since October 2023. We analyse the crisis impact, highlighting key humanitarian developments.
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In August, 4.2 million people resided in areas at risk of deteriorating food insecurity. Severe flooding affected crops and livestock, aggravating food insecurity. Yemen has been experiencing a severe outbreak of acute watery diarrhea and suspected cholera, with over 130,000 cases reported between October 2023–August 2024.?
In 2024, Haiti has seen a 60% increase in the number of displaced people, rising from 360,000 in March to over 700,000 in September, primarily due to deteriorating security conditions.
The increasing conflict poses severe protection risks for children, with an average of five children killed per week in the first half of 2024. In June 2024, nearly three million children were in urgent need of humanitarian aid.?
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Ukraine webinar: the risks children face
Join us on 15 October at 2pm Kyiv time to discuss children’s mental health and the risks they face. This online event is co-hosted by ACAPS and REACH in both English and Ukrainia. Register here
Afghanistan webinar: climate change-related risks
What risks might Afghans face between 2024–2030 that are driven or compounded by climate change??How might they affect the humanitarian situation and well-being of the people? Join us on 25 November to discuss about this an other related challenges. Register here
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