Archive List for humanitarian crises

Escalating conflict in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Goma

Conflict in Congo: M23 rebels, aided by Rwanda, displace a million people. Foreign forces, injured civilians, and UN criticism. The conflict, which began in the 1990s, has escalated in recent weeks as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital of Goma, killing dozens and injuring many more. Congo’s minerals, particularly coltan, have made the region a lucrative target for armed groups and foreign forces. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #M23 #Rwanda #displacement #conflict #atrocities #Congo #UN #peacekeeping #Goma

Israeli troops shoot at Palestinians receiving aid.

Israeli forces open fire on crowds waiting for aid supplies in northern Gaza, risking famine in the region. The people of Gaza are struggling to survive, with limited access to food and resources. The United Nations has warned of a potential famine, as aid shipments are not enough to meet the growing demand. As crowds gather to receive aid, Israeli forces respond with violence, leaving many injured and in need of urgent medical attention. The situation is dire, and the people of Gaza are pleading for more support from the international community. Tariq Abuzim, reporting from southern Gaza, brings us the latest on this unfolding crisis. Subscribe to our channel […]

Palestinians risk lives for aid as Israel’s restrictions deepen hunger crisis

Palestinians in Gaza face famine due to Israeli restrictions on aid, with starvation imminent. Food, fuel, and medicine are scarce, and people are resorting to desperate measures to feed their families. The UN warns that everyone in Gaza is facing famine-like conditions, and people are risking their lives to reach aid trucks. Israel’s blockade also threatens a vital source of food, as fishermen are fired upon while trying to catch fish off the Gaza coast. With small mills grinding to a halt and the price of wheat skyrocketing, many Palestinians are close to starvation. The international community must act to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza. Al Jazeera’s […]

An oath to duty and their people: Displaced medics provide aid in Rafah

A group of doctors and nurses have set up a makeshift medical facility in Rafah. Many have had to move from other parts of Gaza. They say they’ll help, for as long as it takes. Al Jazeera’s Imran Ullah Khan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #MedFaith #volunteer #clinic #Rafah #IsraeliBombardment #KhanYunis #freeMedicines #psychologicalSupport #therapeuticNutrition #emergency #solarEnergy #medicine.

Deteriorating health conditions in Gaza: Unclean water causes diseases among children

Displaced Palestinians living in UN-run schools in Gaza have appealed to international organizations to take action as more and more children fall ill. The UN Relief and Works Agency says 690,000 displaced Palestinians are sheltering at 150 of its facilities across the Gaza Strip. It’s warned the crowded conditions and lack of clean water, medicine and sanitation are leading to an outbreak of diseases among children. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports. #Palestine #Gaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaHospitals #KhanYounis #GazaBombardment #GazaBlackout #GazaInternet #prayforgaza #UNRWASchools #UN #GazaSchools

Heaviest night of bombardment: Phone and internet lines severed

Palestinians in Gaza are cut off from communication and aid during Israeli strikes and fires, with a worldwide blackout on the crisis. The unrelenting strikes and fires have left Palestinians in utter darkness, with phone and internet lines down. The situation is dire, as they cannot communicate with each other or emergency services. The strikes are adding to the crisis the Palestinians are already facing, including a lack of food, water, and electricity. As the Israeli army expands ground operations, some fear worse is yet to come. The world is called upon to intervene and stop this massacre. Despite the blackout, eyewitnesses capture the sound of clashes between the Israeli […]

African leaders urge Sudan’s warring sides to end hostilities

Leaders at the Regional Africa Summit in Djibouti have given themselves 10 days to stop the conflict in Sudan amid fears it could destabilise the region. Delegates from Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia and Kenya have been tasked with meeting the two warring parties involved. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Djibouti. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Africa #RegionalSummit #LeadersSummit

Ghana: Hundreds reportedly stuck in Ashanti gold mine

Hundreds of people are reported to be trapped in a gold mine in Ghana. Many of them came out but were arrested for working underground “illegally”. Families of those held by police have called their arrest “cruel”. The country’s southern Ashanti region is known for its mining industry. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe  – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish  – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera  – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/   @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ghana #Miners #Humanrights #Ashanti

Battle for control: Rapid support forces says it captured military bases

United Nations says $3 billion needed to assist in humanitarian aid for the Sudanese people. United Nations says 25 million people, more than half of he population of Sudan needs support. One month since conflict began between Sudanese army and the paramilitary rapid support forces. Air strikes and artillery fire continues across capital Khartoum on according to residents. Fighting between the army and paramilitary rapid support forces has triggered unrest in West Darfur. Two warring sides in the month-long conflict are holding another round of talks in Jeddah. The conflict is forcing tens of thousands to leave their homes in search for safety. UN says most Sudanese refugees are going […]

Mobile Air defence units protect Ukraine’s capital

Ukraine’s Western backers have sent sophisticated air defence systems to Kyiv, but the Ukrainian army still relies on Soviet-era equipment to defend its cities. Al Jazeera’s @CharlesStratford reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ukrainewar #Ukraine #Russia #Sovietera