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UN and IOM officials said clashes this week between security forces and armed groups led more than 1,600 men, women and children to flee; two-thirds of those displaced had sought refuge with host families and more than 500 people were living in three newly established displacement sites. The UN said humanitarian partners described children’s conditions as dire.

UNICEF figures cited in the briefing showed an increase in child displacement: the number of internally displaced children rose by nearly 50% since September, and partners said roughly 3 million children now need humanitarian assistance, including about 1.2 million children in Port-au-Prince.

OCHA also said floods since November affected roughly 330,000 people across six departments, causing dozens of deaths and damaging nearly 50,000 homes. The briefing said nearly 15,000 Haitians were returned from the Dominican Republic in the first two weeks of January alone, adding to roughly 200,000 returns from across the region last year.

The UN said it is appealing for $908,000,000 to help about 3.9 million people in Haiti and urged the international community to scale up support to meet mounting needs.

Why it matters: rising displacement, child recruitment by gangs and large numbers of people affected by floods are increasing protection and humanitarian needs nationwide.

UN agencies reiterated calls for scaled-up assistance and protection for vulnerable children and displaced families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (31 January 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","UN agencies reported clashes on Port-au-Prince’s outskirts displaced more than 1,600 people this week, a sharp rise in child displacement nationally and a nearly $908 million humanitarian appeal to assist 3.9 million people.","taxTitle","United Nations, International","taxId",77382,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6669166,"UN agencies alarmed by repeated operations in Jenin; 20,000 residents displaced over two months",57,315000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311&start=315&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311/thumbnail_315000.jpg","/articles/6669166/UN-agencies-alarmed-by-repeated-operations-in-Jenin-20000-residents-displaced-over-two-months","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669166-e4727f432263e4c8eeb4b2e0d222d179/orig.mp4?Expires=1774032203&Signature=cYkwJunHwhpbpburLwcOdK0HpzgGCEVw43OHRVZdYOjKOLjb3cN5O9-sfODCw2yUZ7gdZiQyH5gxK4CUwUzpyscOU4BpM5hu8rtUMfYqnCXXZwrq-bIB2ED5SNsF2-VJjPT4fRshM~ueUx7~gwedg1y85QMNqm82jLNbx4O~N9TmKneToZW57FB7~FscaXC650572w0VpSv-Vjg1P5UueoUiyrzMlhGYu~rGdKQWPDhkHTrlXERvA45OkOBnYGc0Cg5X-4sOlaBAWLjAbS5pJjpwW6jV4EV~x2pw0ogkLY3i8qDnWa05ashzSNcdoI2bBhxauC-tbapKJwU50Mi7eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The United Nations reported deep concern about repeated security operations in the northern West Bank’s Jenin area, saying humanitarian partners have documented widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure and that nearly 20,000 residents of Jenin’s refugee camps were displaced over the past two months.

OCHA and other UN partners told the briefing that operations by Israeli forces, and related security measures, have resulted in large-scale displacement and damage to basic services. The UN said nearly all of Jenin’s refugee camps were affected and that partner agencies are monitoring needs and attempting to reach displaced families where security permits.

Why it matters: sustained operations that damage housing and infrastructure increase humanitarian needs, complicate aid delivery and heighten protection concerns for civilians, including children.

UN agencies said they are providing emergency assistance where access is possible and called for measures to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access. The briefing did not announce new UN directives or a specific operational plan tied to the latest reporting.","OCHA reported widespread destruction in Jenin refugee camps and nearly 20,000 people displaced in recent weeks; UN agencies warned of dire conditions in northern West Bank.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6669169,"WHO, OCHA and UN say medical capacity is being expanded in Gaza; possible first medical evacuations via Rafah",630,235000,865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311&start=235&end=865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6669169/WHO-OCHA-and-UN-say-medical-capacity-is-being-expanded-in-Gaza-possible-first-medical-evacuations-via-Rafah","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669169-f3e2a4ad6b3131f5dbf22684094931fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1774032203&Signature=DxpoDfKkf1RtO4g3UZsmYKyYusugIXneAsmW5UBL8sBpj3UWUtn8thyKIEvNC~v1epf2AHx8iWbbmlSu2XZnMIBxwssysfK-TKcBJymw3jtCDXsKVqL5LuNrBV3iFE9WVl69sX8l62mJYdygQQiSOk-vXXCXS6VuqAVA6iMRcbZzykAAmUSXZE0tWrZFhGYf~qPY3hbk9ImC8wJ-ZY~~tDwsmuoBUmPEggnHABZYY4K0QMKNu6DsiNRSYM7G65Getb3c9XSCjIlIxFxdOn8LJD0dOwpBVCS-LDZ54McieoCOXH4vbN4hAkt3EW~B~dawkejQamf2O04W~2obtE67HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","United Nations agencies said they have increased medical and humanitarian support inside the Gaza Strip, while noting that access and supplies remain constrained.

World Health Organization officials reported delivery of dignity kits for more than 26,000 women and girls in northern Gaza and said plans are under way to expand Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City by 200 beds. WHO said two surgical teams were being deployed to support trauma and surgical capacity at hospitals in Gaza City and that discussions were in final stages to set up a prefabricated health facility there.

OCHA said humanitarian partners are expanding operations in North Gaza and that visits to neighborhoods such as South Ramal and Tel Al Heiwa found returning households in need of water, kitchen supplies, bedding and cleaning items. OCHA reported that roughly 500,000 people have returned to northern areas and that the ceasefire was holding at the time of the briefing; partners also reported smaller-scale movements from north to south.

On medical evacuations, the UN spokesperson said that after the secretary-general met with four U.S. doctors who returned from Gaza, “there may be a first round of medical evacuations tomorrow, through Rafah,” and that the UN will continue to push for more medical evacuations. The spokesperson said the secretary-general was “very moved” by first-hand accounts from the doctors.

Why it matters: enhanced hospital capacity and medevac corridors could save lives, but constrained entry points and shortages of tents, tarpaulins and other shelter items limit civilians’ ability to return safely.

UN officials said WHO is working with the Palestinian Ministry of Health to assess and restore facilities, and that two surgical teams were being deployed to Ali Arab and Al Quds (public aid) hospitals in Gaza City. WHO also said it is exploring prefabricated facilities to increase surge capacity.

Reporters asked whether Rafah would fully open; the spokesperson said UN agencies do not have a monitoring role for entries and exits and that Rafah’s status was a matter for local authorities and other actors managing border access. UN agencies reiterated that the main constraints are access, logistics and safe passage for people and supplies.

The UN said humanitarian partners are continuing to provide first aid and psychological support at monitoring points for people moving south to north and to expand aid operations where access allows.","UN agencies report WHO deliveries of dignity kits and plans to expand hospital capacity in Gaza, deployment of surgical teams, and that medical evacuations via Rafah may begin soon; agencies warn needs for tents, shelter and emergency supplies remain acute.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6669172,"UN: Fighting around Goma displaces roughly 300,000; agencies report 700 killed in recent assessments",155,32000,187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311&start=32&end=187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2177100-89eda2e431c98eb5f8573b6e1ab78311/thumbnail_32000.jpg","/articles/6669172/UN-Fighting-around-Goma-displaces-roughly-300000-agencies-report-700-killed-in-recent-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669172-d488e96ca43a8635c73d9502ab99f2a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1774032203&Signature=Og8pnzHnp332N0AOJzv-B6jaIPsvWEGFVj-GRTOYmcAC80QlNT31XGbE58VOHDQktAen4v6DgXnNBR--91ilIATfHKSJI7pg6p7rUT3cenO9q7Ay5ajxx5TXRT32ZhH8KrxL~BBNBLsqVLWhJvVwlSlP3Mf1qK8EzgRdefKdcUnxbd2Hch6NA-TE48xWWyabVDb07pc6BJHxX4E1EwXOlCQ96JbsGx01U6CZNWKYpNXUcoZ6thVelrU5KP~tYZLau-pFv28ivUnb2N1X4Crf4Fa-8C4Q7JQISRyWsJw-SJ2F6521p4W8rh1L2ROMt-DVYhPZf9QCvln8JDgLBXuliQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The United Nations said humanitarian agencies are reporting large-scale displacement and mounting casualties around Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after renewed fighting that has disrupted transport and local services.

UN humanitarian staff cited assessments by the World Health Organization and partners that, between Dec. 26 and the day before the briefing, 700 people had been killed and about 2,800 injured and were receiving treatment in health facilities. The agencies warned those figures are expected to rise as more information becomes available.

The UN’s humanitarian and resident coordinator for the DRC, Bruno Lamarqui, said in a statement that “Goma is now facing the devastating consequences of the hostilities with massive humanitarian needs and severely strained response capacities.” He and UN partners reported the city’s airport remains closed and that access by road is extremely limited, with some movement possible only via Rwanda.

Why it matters: large numbers of displaced people, damaged or occupied civilian infrastructure and interruptions in water and health services raise the risk of disease outbreaks and impede delivery of aid.

UN humanitarian teams and partners including OCHA, WHO and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said displacement sites on the outskirts of Goma have been partially or completely emptied. IOM reported that displacement locations that had hosted civilians were now largely vacated; the agencies said displaced men, women and children urgently need shelter, food, clean water, medical assistance and protection services.

UN personnel warned that access to safe drinking water in Goma remains cut off in some areas, forcing people to use untreated water from Lake Kivu, increasing the risk of waterborne disease. WHO said it and partners found water and health services still operating at some sites visited near Bulengu and Lusagala, but that conditions were “dire.” The agencies also listed urgent needs for blankets, mats and cooking utensils.

The UN human-rights office (OHCHR) reported that its teams have documented summary executions by the M23 armed group in areas under the group’s control in South Kivu, including Minova, and said schools and hospitals had been occupied. OHCHR said the group also subjected civilians to forced conscription and forced labor. The office reported it has documented instances of conflict-related sexual violence by government forces and allied fighters and said it is verifying additional reports.

The IOM and other UN speakers described roughly 300,000 internally displaced people associated with the recent movement around Goma; UN staff cautioned the figure is approximate and that many displaced persons have dispersed during fighting, making precise counts difficult. A UN briefing participant said that once populations disperse amid combat, it is much harder for humanitarian teams to locate and assist them.

On staff safety, the spokesperson said UN personnel were being moved out of Bukavu as a precaution while teams seek to balance staff security with continuing assistance to civilians.

The UN called on all parties to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access and allow delivery of lifesaving goods and services. Agencies warned that without urgent action, health and water system interruptions could lead to additional deaths.

Looking ahead: UN agencies said they will continue field assessments and try to re-establish aid delivery as access allows; they urged the international community to scale up support for response operations.","UN humanitarian and human-rights agencies report heavy civilian toll, mass displacement and strained services around Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo; OHCHR documents summary executions and forced conscription in areas held by the M23 armed group.","actionData","errors"]

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