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01/10/2024
Libya
The conflict in Sudan since April 2023 has led to an influx of Sudanese refugees into Libya. More than 98,700 refugees had arrived by 29 September 2024, with most staying in southern Libya. Despite being allowed entry, refugees are not recognised under Libyan law and face protection risks, including trafficking, smuggling, assault, and detention. The influx has severely strained healthcare and nutrition services, particularly in border areas such as Al Kufra district, where malnutrition and a lack of medical supplies have been reported. The rising costs of basic goods and limited job opportunities also leave many unable to afford rent or access essential services. Although refugee children are permitted to attend schools, overcrowding and insufficient resources strain the education system. Refugees also lack access to clean water and face a shortage of latrines, leading to a risk of disease outbreaks. (UNHCR 29/09/2024, UNHCR 02/07/2024, IRC 12/08/2024)
01/10/2024
India
Since June 2024, India has been dealing with severe flooding in several states, killing over 160 people and causing significant damage and displacement. Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon have caused rivers to overflow, led to landslides, submerged villages, and disrupted transportation, telecommunications, and the electricity and water supply. The hardest-hit states are Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana, and Tripura; Tripura and Telangana report 53,195 and 9,608 damaged or destroyed houses, respectively. By early September, around 77,000 people required humanitarian assistance in Tripura alone, and over 80,000 people were displaced in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tripura. Flooding and landslides have also washed away 160,000 hectares of agricultural land in Tripura. Updated needs assessments are scarce. The people affected are scattered and will likely increase as states continue to experience flooding from monsoon rainfall. From 29–30 September, nearly 178,000 people were displaced, and over 639,000 people were affected in Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. The most urgent needs likely include food, shelter, drinking water, and protection. (ECHO 01/10/2024, MHA 01/10/2024, Sphere India 06/09/2024)
01/10/2024
Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe is facing one of its worst droughts in 50 years as a result of El Niño. 7.6 million people are projected to face food insecurity when the current lean season peaks in February 2025. This figure is double the amount during the same period in 2024. At least three million children (60%) out of 4.9 million rely on school feeding programmes, which have encountered logistical problems and a lack of resources. The drought is also preventing 22.3% of school-age children from attending school, and malnutrition rates have risen to 4.1% in 2023 and 4.9% in 2024. Urgent action is necessary to address protection risks; provide food, WASH, education, and nutritional needs; and ensure the health of affected children. (WFP 16/09/2024, UNICEF 11/09/2024, NewsDay 01/10/2024)
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