(New York, 2 August 2013): The continued failure by parties to the conflict to protect civilians across Syria means that women, men, and children continue to be killed, injured and displaced across...
Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
Syria
News and Press ReleaseUN humanitarian chief: Frustrated by lack of protection for civilians in Syria
Eritrea
News and Press ReleaseOCHA Operations Director welcomes positive partnership with government of Eritrea
(Asmara/New York, 31 July 2013): Returning to New York after a two-day visit to Eritrea, OCHA Operations Director John Ging has welcomed improving cooperation between the United Nations and the...
DR Congo
News and Press ReleaseDéclaration du Coordonnateur de L’action Humanitaire en République Démocratique du Congo, M. Moustapha Soumaré, sur la protection des civils au Nord-kivu
(Goma, 26 juillet 2013) : « Je suis particulièrement concerné par des rapports, ces derniers jours, faisant état de graves violations des principes de Droits de l’Homme et de Droit International...
DR Congo
Situation ReportSituation humanitaire en République Démocratique du Congo - Note d’information à la presse, 24 juillet 2013
Environ 5 000 personnes déjà déplacées, les combats se poursuivent à la périphérie de Goma Plus d’une semaine après le déclenchement des hostilités le 14 juillet dernier entre l’armée congolaise...
Mali
News and Press ReleaseNutrition security in Gao: An alarming situation
A new survey shows that in the Bourem health district global acute malnutrition levels are at 17 per cent, exceeding the emergency threshold of 15 per cent set by WHO. Over 23,000 children are at risk.
Mali
News and Press ReleaseSécurité nutritionnelle à Gao : Un état des lieux alarmant
Communiqué de presse : pour diffusion immédiate BAMAKO, le 23 juillet 2013 – La communauté humanitaire sonne l’alarme sur les taux de malnutrition aiguë à Gao, au Nord du pays. Le ministère de la...
Haiti
News and Press ReleaseL’ONU octroie 2,5 millions de dollars à Haïti pour poursuivre la lutte contre le choléra
(Port-au-Prince, 22 juillet 2013) : L’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) a annoncé une enveloppe supplémentaire de 2,5 millions de dollars américains, 1.5 millions provenant du Fonds Central de...
Somalia
News and Press ReleaseCentral Emergency Response Fund allocates Somalia $20 million to support vital humanitarian aid
Despite improvements in overall food security, livelihoods and nutrition situation, 1 million Somalis, including 215,000 children, remain in crisis and need urgent life-saving interventions.
Haiti
News and Press ReleaseUnited Nations releases new funds to support cholera response in Haiti during rainy season
Lack of funding has dramatically decreased capacity to respond to cholera in Haiti. There is a serious gap in coverage in the north where most new cases are being recorded.
South Sudan
News and Press ReleaseAid agencies in Jonglei mount response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush
Basic services can be provided assuming all parties ensure unhindered and continuous access, as well as an environment which is safe and welcoming for agencies, UN says.