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18 December 2023
DRC: risk of violence in the upcoming general elections
DOCUMENT / PDF / 2 MB
This report presents a risk analysis of violence related to the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), set to take place on 20 December 2023. The report provides a brief of the current context and humanitarian situation in the country, maps out factors that could lead to violence during or after the electoral period (triggers), and identifies the potential humanitarian impacts of such violence (hazard).
14 December 2023
Yemen: dynamics and effects of the Mahram practice
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This report looks at the impact of the Mahram restrictions specifically enforced in early 2022 in areas under the control of the de-facto authority (DFA) in the north of Yemen (also known as the Houthis) on the lives of women and the activities of the humanitarian sector.
13 December 2023
Palestine: water crisis in the Gaza Strip
DOCUMENT / PDF / 489 KB
This report analyses the WASH crisis in the Gaza Strip aggravated by the current hostilities. It seeks to provide an alert on the severity of the crisis, highlighting the health and protection impacts and risks that would arise should the hostilities continue to hamper the scaling up of the humanitarian response.
08 December 2023
Yemen: social impact monitoring project report: July–September 2023
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This SIMP report identifies the events and themes that emerged in the Yemeni information landscape from July–September 2023, with a particular focus on those that had or were likely to have a social impact.
07 December 2023
Colombia: escalation of armed violence in Cauca
DOCUMENT / PDF / 911 KB
This report aims to provide elements for understanding the violence escalation afflicting Cauca department in 2023 and to highlight the associated protection risks.
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07 December 2023
Yemen: the major shift in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dynamics since April 2023
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This report identifies and analyses the impacts of the DFA decision to ban the sale of domestically produced LPG from Ma’rib, a governorate under IRG control, and instead increase imports through Red Sea ports under DFA control.
01 December 2023
Afghanistan: update on Taliban decrees and directives affecting the humanitarian response
DOCUMENT / PDF / 600 KB
This report provides an update on the Interim Taliban Authority (ITA) decrees and directives (edicts) relevant to the Afghanistan humanitarian response. The analysis covers the period between the publication of ACAPS’ baseline report in April 2023 and October 2023.
24 November 2023
Guatemala: heavy rains in northeastern departments
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Since 1 November 2023, above-average rainfall has been severely affecting Guatemala, mainly because of a cold front passing through the country and El Niño intensifying the rainy season. This rainy season has extended beyond the typical May–October period and has damaged several roads and bridges.
24 November 2023
Palestine/Israel: current situation and anticipated impacts of the crisis in the West Bank
DOCUMENT / PDF / 558 KB
The report provides an overview of the West Bank context and an update on the impact of the hostilities between Israel and Hamas since October 7. It highlights key drivers of humanitarian needs that are already affecting the lives of Palestinians and anticipates how they will likely worsen in the coming weeks, shedding light on the situation experienced by specific groups.
23 November 2023
Myanmar: humanitarian impacts of recent clashes
DOCUMENT / PDF / 8 MB
Since the end of October 2023, fighting between ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) and the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) has escalated in several states across the country. On 26 October, a coalition of EAOs known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, attacked security force bases in northern Shan state.
21 November 2023
Ukraine: regional social protection overview
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This report presents an overview of the available national social protection services and benefits for Ukrainian refugees who have TP in six host countries: Czechia, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. The report also looks at the extent to which these benefits are accessible and help refugees meet their needs. The selection of the six countries considered the ACAPS regional dataset and Regional overview.
17 November 2023
Sudan: Impact of the conflict on children
DOCUMENT / PDF / 3 MB
As at 30 September, the escalation of violence in April had forcibly displaced at least 2.6 million children, the largest in the world. The effects of displacement on children are deep and far-reaching, leaving them vulnerable to a range of physical and psychological challenges and often grappling with feelings of insecurity and uncertainty.
16 November 2023
Kenya: flooding in eastern and northern counties
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Since the third week of October, the rainy season in Kenya has caused heavy storms and flooding, significantly impacting Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, and Wajir counties. As at 8 November, the storms and flooding had affected nearly 61,400 people across the country.
14 November 2023
Poland: loss of temporary protection status and social benefits for Ukrainian Refugees
DOCUMENT / PDF / 2 MB
Reports that some Ukrainian refugees in Poland had their temporary protection (TP) status revoked despite still meeting the criteria for protection began in October 2022. There have also been reports that some refugees who do not meet the legal criteria for their TP status to be revoked have stopped receiving family benefits, including those who have not left Poland.
13 November 2023
Yemen: understanding the cycle of gender-based violence
DOCUMENT / PDF / 518 KB
This report seeks to map out GBV’s various forms and key drivers in Yemen and highlight groups at particular risk of GBV. It also seeks to understand the key challenges for humanitarian GBV responders and how to address these moving forward to continue providing survivor-centred support.
10 November 2023
Palestine/Israel: Spotlight on the situation of Gazan workers
DOCUMENT / PDF / 199 KB
As at 7 October, an estimated 18,000 residents of the Gaza Strip held work permits issued by the Israeli authorities. On 10 October, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories revoked all work permits. This announcement was followed by mass arrests and detentions of Gazans working in Israel by Israeli authorities.
10 November 2023
Nepal: earthquake in Jajarkot district
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On 3 November 2023, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the western area of Jajarkot district in Karnali Province. This is the deadliest earthquake to hit Nepal since 2015, when two earthquakes killed nearly 9,000 people near Kathmandu.
08 November 2023
Ukraine: quarterly humanitarian access update
DOCUMENT / PDF / 10 MB
This report aims to compare access challenges across different Ukraine oblasts to inform humanitarian responders and support their decision-making. It is part of the ACAPS quarterly analysis of access constraints, with the last report published on 13 July 2023.