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UN warns of multiple humanitarian crises; WFP says Somalia aid at risk without $95 million
Summary
The UN briefing highlighted acute humanitarian needs across Gaza, the West Bank, South Sudan, DRC and Somalia; the World Food Programme warned it urgently needs $95,000,000 to continue assistance in Somalia between March and August.
The United Nations spokesperson delivered a wide‑ranging humanitarian update, flagging urgent needs in Gaza, the West Bank, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia.
On Gaza, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs told the UN that displaced families are living in overcrowded shelters where cooking, sleeping and storage occur in cramped spaces, heightening fire and health risks. The spokesperson said partners recorded at least 12 fires in shelters since November and described recent shelter damage in Dier al‑Balah and Khan Younis. Humanitarian movements into Gaza between Feb. 12 and Feb. 19 were recorded as 67 movements: 43 approved, 9 denied and 8 approved but impeded (6 fully…
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