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Three weeks into the ceasefire, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has distributed food parcels to one million people in the Gaza Strip as part of a broad operation to push back hunger in the war-torn territory. But to continue expanding operations to the level required, humanitarian teams need more border crossings to be opened and more access to key roads inside Gaza.

The hostilities in the Tartous, Lattakia, Homs, and Hama Governorates of Syria in early March 2025 have forcibly displaced thousands of vulnerable families into the North and Akkar Governorates of North Lebanon.

In 2025, over 16.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 2.5 million displaced returnees who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

In September, the security situation in Darfur and Kordofan States remained highly volatile and unpredictable, marked by intensified military confrontations, drone strikes, aerial bombardments and increasing intercommunal tension, leading to widespread insecurity, civilian displacement and growing humanitarian needs.

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In September 2025, around 61% of surveyed households in Yemen struggled to meet their minimum food needs, reflecting similar level as in the same period last year. The 2025 Global Hunger Index indicates that hunger remains alarming in Yemen, with available indicators pointing to deteriorating conditions and that the country is likely to fall into the “extremely alarming” category.

All governorates in Yemen remained above the “very high” threshold of ≥20% for poor food consumption, with peaks recorded in Al Bayda, Lahj, Raymah, Ad Dali’, and Al Jawf governorates (43%-48%). To cope...

In 2025, UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal for Syria requires US$488 million to meet urgent needs of children and families across the country.

With the winter season approaching, the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) partners are coordinating interventions to address seasonal needs amid compounding crises. The operating context remains marked by protracted economic decline, a fragile political and security environment, and the continued erosion of household coping capacities across all population groups.

A total of 164,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in countries neighboring South Sudan, including an estimated 33,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 35,000 in Ethiopia, 70,000 in Sudan, and 26,000 in Uganda. In addition, over 131,000 Sudanese refugees have returned from South Sudan in recent months.

NICEF calls for all parties to fully uphold their obligations under international law and the ceasefire agreement. Civilians, especially children, must be protected at all times. Displaced people must be allowed to move freely and voluntarily return to their homes safely, as soon as conditions allow.

Yemen’s food security outlook remains dire across all areas, with significant challenges projected to persist through February 2026.

The Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) 2025 is a nationwide assessment designed to provide credible, multi-sectoral data on the needs of displaced, non-displaced and returnee populations across Sudan.

Commissioned by WFP's Tunisia Country Office, this report presents the findings of the Decentralized Evaluation (DE) of two of the primary activity areas of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Country Strategic Plan (CSP) in Tunisia (2022–2025): Activity 1 on livelihoods support to smallholder farmers, and Activity 2 on technical assistance to national institutions.

Tens of thousands of bundles of flatbread are being delivered daily, as part of a broader WFP effort to scale up food assistance to reach 1.6 million people

The earthquakes affected most parts of Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and the Caraga Region, displacing thousands of families and damaging critical infrastructure, including homes, schools, hospitals, and government facilities.

This report captures the current situation and Islamic Relief’s role within it. Drawing on internal field insights, humanitarian data, and strategic reflections, it lays out a clear call — as the crisis becomes protracted, the response must evolve.

4,823 Sudanese refugee students in Chad sat the Sudanese Baccalaureate examinations, restoring their pathway to certification and future opportunities. Since January, nearly 1.4 million children have benefited from UNICEF-supported education progremmes.

One year since the hostilities escalated in Lebanon on 23 September 2024, the security situation remains volatile. Over 150,000 people remain internally displaced from their villages, struggling with rising rents and economic hardship.

The second dekad of October usually signals the shift from the summer monsoon to a cooler, drier winter—a critical transition as one season ends and the next begins. However, current forecasts raise an agrometeorological concern that continued precipitation in some areas could disrupt crop harvests.

In September, communities across South Sudan continued to face severe humanitarian challenges, including flooding, food insecurity, violence, displacement, and disease outbreaks. As of 30 September, over 639,000* people were affected by flooding in 26 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity worst hit.

This report is produced by Intersector Coordination Group in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 29 September – 10 October. These reports are issued every 14 days with the next report scheduled to be published on 24 October.