One year of hostilities in Palestine
Since 7 October 2023, all schools, universities, and training centres in Gaza have remained closed. Facility destruction, and access constraints from Israeli military operations have left Gazans without education access.?Barely any education infrastructure is left in Gaza. Children are using time typically spent learning to queue for food and water assistance. Fatalities by September 2024 included over 10,300 students and 400 school teachers.?
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In 2023, ACAPS published four scenarios on how the crisis might evolve by 2024. One year on, developments have been closer to the worst-case scenario of a collapse. In 2024, we reconvened humanitarian experts in a new series of workshops to envisage how the crisis may evolve in 2025. As a result, we have produced four new scenarios, considering four regions in Sudan.
Intercommunal violence broke out from 15–17 September?in Enga province, likely killing 20–50 people, displacing hundreds, and destroying many homes. On 18 February 2024, the deadliest incident of violence in the country's history claimed around 50 lives in Enga. We analyse the drivers, humanitarian impacts, and responses to intercommunal violence in Enga province.
Update on the flood situation in Asia
Pakistan. Since July, the country has experienced an exceptionally intense monsoon season. Heavy rains and floods have affected over 500,000 and killed around 400 till 23 September. In some parts of Pakistan, rainfall levels have reached up to 320% above normal.
Nepal. Heavy rainfall on 27–28 September caused flash floods, the overflow of rivers and landslides, with the worst effects in central and eastern districts. More than 8,400 people have been displaced, and over 200 killed.
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Violence in Haiti
On 3 October 2024, an armed gang launched an attack in Pont-Sondé, a town in the Saint-Marc municipality southwest of the central Artibonite department, resulting in 70 civilian deaths and the displacement of an estimated 6,200 people. Almost 90% of IDPs have moved to nearby towns...?read more
Migration in Lebanon
Migrant workers,?displaced by Israeli airstrikes,?are facing challenges in accessing services due to the kafala system. Under the kafala system, sponsors control migrant workers' legal residency, free movement, and hold their legal documents. Many migrant workers?have been separated from their sponsors, left without their legal documents...?read more
Conflict in Myanmar
The Myanmar military junta has increased airstrikes in Lashio town. Out of a population of 250,000, around 200,000 have fled to other towns in Shan state and main cities of other regions such as Mandalay. Based on previous displacements, IDPs would need urgent shelter, food, potable water, healthcare support... read more
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Webinar on 22 October: drought in Afghanistan
Agricultural drought is threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of Afghans. Drought is aggravating existing protection risks for women and girls. Children under five are particularly vulnerable to drought. Join us on 22 October at 11am CET to better understand the drought situation in Afghanistan.?Register now !
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