Tag: Humanitarian Response
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Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after Russian attack
Overview: Kyiv in the grip of a winter blackout A severe overnight bombardment by Russian forces left a large swath of Kyiv without essential services, plunging residents into freezing temperatures of about -14°C. The disruption affected heating, water supply, and electricity as recovery teams raced to assess damage and prioritize repairs in a city already…
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UNICEF Afghanistan: Humanitarian Situation Report Highlights and Response (Nov 2025)
Overview of the November 2025 Emergency in Afghanistan UNICEF’s November 2025 humanitarian situation report for Afghanistan documents a critical period following a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of 3 November, disrupting sleep and safety across northern provinces from Balkh to Samangan. The disaster added to long-standing humanitarian needs, intensifying the…
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Nigeria Faces One of Its Largest School Kidnappings in Recent Memory
Overview of the Incident In one of the country’s most shocking episodes of violence against civilians in recent years, hundreds of students and staff were abducted from a Nigerian school. Initial reports indicate that more than 300 individuals were taken, underscoring a crisis that has persisted across parts of Africa’s most populous nation. As details…
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Kwara Church Abductions: Families Say Ransom Demands Hit 100 Million Naira Per Victim
Overview of the incident Armed gunmen stormed a worship service at the Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara state, abducting more than 30 worshippers. As details emerge, families and community leaders say the assailants have issued a demand for 100 million naira (about $67,000) for each captive. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, underscoring…