Islamic Relief reaction to the announcement of a temporary cessation in Gaza
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 [...]
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Thousands displaced in Sudan as aid efforts ramp up
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 [...]
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Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years on: The destruction was “like a nuclear weapon” but communities have bounced back
20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami – one of the worst natural disasters in history, which killed around 230,000 people in 14 countries and caused billions of dollars of damage – Islamic Relief has been speaking to survivors and aid workers about their experiences. Survivors in Indonesia, where more than 130,000 people died, have [...]
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Syrian returnees facing enormous struggles and in need of support
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 [...]
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Islamic Relief focuses emergency aid in northern Syria
SYRIA, Dec 19 - The humanitarian situation in northern Syria is worsening, with families struggling to meet basic needs due to rising prices and shortages of essential goods. Displacement remains a critical issue, with over 880,000 people newly displaced since November, and more than 225,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to their homes. However, the [...]
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From loss to hope: The resilience of Afghanistan’s orphaned children
Afghanistan is home to around 1.6 million orphaned children, many of whom find themselves living on the streets, struggling to find food, shelter and warmth. In a country where poverty is widespread, and more than 85 per cent of the population lives on less than $1 a day, according to the United Nations, becoming an [...]
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