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1 day ago

With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water

Since the beginning of the Israeli genocide and the imposition of a total blockade on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, water desalination plants have almost completely shut down due to severe fuel shortages.
Public health
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

One family's daily struggle reflects alarming food shortages in Yemen

A Yemeni father lost his ice-cream-cart income due to failing eyesight amid a national humanitarian collapse that threatens 18 million with severe hunger in 2026.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Tens of thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi amid rebel takeover of key city

Over 84,000 people fled eastern DRC to Burundi after the M23 offensive; women and children arrive exhausted, traumatised, and Burundi faces a critical humanitarian emergency.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Sudan's children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

Sudan's civil war has drastically reduced vaccination rates for children, dropping from over 90% to 48%, making them vulnerable to infectious diseases.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Mediterranean crossing: At least 3 die, including 2 children DW 05/11/2025

Tragedy struck as an adult and two children tragically died during a perilous Mediterranean crossing due to engine failure.
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