As at 1 May 2023, at least 30,000 people were reported to be displaced to Ouaddai, Sila, and Wadi Fira provinces in Chad because of military clashes in Tandulti area in Ag Geneina locality and Foro Baranga town in West Darfur state, Sudan.

The report provides a snapshot of the humanitarian access situation in Sudan following the start of fighting on 15 April 2023, focusing on conflict-affected areas. It also provides some insights into the overall humanitarian access situation in the country since the military takeover in October 2021.

It has been just over two years since Myanmar’s military staged a coup in February 2021 and established itself as the military junta in power, officially known as the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since then, the country has been in a state of emergency, which was extended for an additional six months on 31 January 2023.

Two earthquakes hit southern Türkiye on 6 February 2023, affecting Hatay province. As at 8 April, the province had recorded over 22,000 deaths from the earthquakes, the highest reported across the 11 earthquake-affected provinces in Türkiye. Shelter needs remain an urgent priority.

Two earthquakes hit southern Türkiye on 6 February 2023, affecting Adiyaman province. As at 6 March, a total of 307,000 people were reported to be displaced in the province. As the temperatures are gradually starting to rise, WASH needs are expected to increase.

This report provides an update on the impact of conflict on Sudan’s healthcare system using a secondary data review of public sources. Operational constraints and political sensitivities hinder data and information gathering among humanitarian responders, resulting in information gaps and the lack of a holistic understanding of the crisis impact. 

Possible developments in household livelihoods and purchasing power over the next 20 months.

Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in 60 years. The current drought is driving significant levels not only of food insecurity but also of WASH, health, and nutrition needs for the affected population.

This report aims to support humanitarian responders and policymakers in better understanding the Interim Taliban Authority (ITA) decision-making. To improve humanitarian planning and preparedness, it is crucial to understand the motivations behind the trajectory of ITA policy and possible triggers behind their decisions.

Between January and 13 April 2023, an estimated 100,000 people crossed the Darien Gap. This figure represents about six times the number of people who crossed during the same time period in 2022. If this trend continues, UNHCR and IOM estimate that by the end of the year, around 400,000 people would have passed through this region.

On 15 April 2023, a violent power struggle broke out in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum. As at 18 April, at least 200 people were dead, and 1,800 were injured. The violence has led to the closure of hospitals and movement restrictions ordered by the army across Khartoum.

This report provides an overview of current drought conditions in Ethiopia’s most affected regions, as well as an outlook on expected deteriorations for the remainder of 2023. It aims at presenting the factors that are likely to worsen the drought and its impact and at anticipating humanitarian impacts to support humanitarian planning and programming.

The report aims to provide a map of the housing, land, and property issues IDPs in Yemen are facing and highlight response gaps within the context of sustainable displacement solutions.

The YETI bimonthly economic update aims to provide a quick overview of the main economic trends in Yemen, including commodities prices, exchange rate, food and fuel imports volumes and major contextual events. It is based on data included in the YETI dashboard and follows its module structure.

This report provides an overview of four key humanitarian crises across Somalia that are expected to deteriorate or see a significant humanitarian impact during 2023. It aims at informing humanitarian decision-making and programming by anticipating humanitarian needs in different regions of the country.

The Spotlight on social impact in Afghanistan identifies themes emerging from information on Afghanistan that have or are likely to have a social impact. The report focuses on issues that influence the daily lives of Afghans and that could have a large, unexamined effect on the humanitarian response. Where possible, considerations for specific groups and locations have been made. 

This short thematic note identifies the barriers to reporting GBV cases and some response gaps in Colombia. The findings are intended to help create situational awareness and inform the local, national, and international programmatic decisionmaking of the responders dealing with GBV in Colombia.

The report provides an overview of gender dynamics in Yemen at the household and community levels, especially regarding access to basic needs and essential services. It is meant to support gender-sensitive programming, especially in the health, education, food security, and protection sectors. 

The security situation in Burkina Faso is deteriorating, with increased activity from armed groups. Conflict and climatic shocks, combined with socioeconomic inequalities, have aggravated the access of affected people to food, water, and essential services. An estimated 4.7 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2023.

More than 2,600 refugees and asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) entered Tanzania between 5–14 March to flee from the escalation of clashes between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congolese army in Kivu region. The immediate needs reported are food, WASH, shelter, and healthcare.