Category Archives: Press Release

Two years on from the deadly Turkiye-Syria earthquakes, thousands of survivors are still languishing in harsh conditions in camps in northwest Syria, where they struggle to get enough food, water, healthcare or earn an income. The 7.8 magnitude earthquakes, which struck on 6 February 2023, were the worst to hit the region in over a [...]

News of an agreement between Hamas and Israel is a rare moment of hope after more than 15 months of unprecedented and relentless atrocities – but the big test will be what happens next, whether it is adhered to, and whether a temporary pause becomes permanent. Lasting peace will not be possible without an end to [...]

KHARTOUM, Jan 8 – Ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced thousands of families across Sudan, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Approximately 3,150 households were displaced from Kutum and Um Baru localities, North Darfur, between 23 and 25 December 2024. In a positive development, a 28-truck convoy [...]

Syrians hoping to return to their homes face enormous struggles and need more international support to rebuild their country, Islamic Relief says. At this historic moment of opportunity for Syria, many refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) are considering returning home, and thousands of people are now arriving from neighbouring countries every day – but [...]

In reaction to news of the ceasefire in Lebanon, Islamic Relief says: “Islamic Relief stands in solidarity with the innocent people of Lebanon and welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire. This must serve as a starting point to allow people in Lebanon impacted by the violence to recover, get relief at last, and facilitate the [...]