Idlib, 11 Feb. 2020 – Four million people in Idlib and Aleppo governorates continues to languish due to the ongoing violence that caused the death of more than 180 people including 60 children and 27 women.

It is reported that 689,098 people have fled from their homes to urban centres and IDP camps in northwest Idlib meanwhile tens of thousands of others have moved to areas in northern Aleppo escaping hostilities.

80 percent of the figures are among women and children.

At least 53 health facilities suspended their services due to insecurity.

Displacement during winter where the temperature is below zero degrees these days is further exacerbating.

Currently, those affected are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance particularly shelter, food, health, non-food and winterization.

International emergency appeal donations can be channelled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/Save-Syria.

IDLIB, 3 Feb. 2020 – More than 586,000 people fled to urban centres and IDP camps in northwest Idleb since 1^st December escaping hostilities.

Two hundred air strikes in the last three days has caused at least 14 deaths among the civilians.

The daily shelling has affected civilian infrastructures including IDP camps, schools, health centres and hospitals.

It is reported that sixteen healthcare were relocated and 10 more have to be closed.

Fifteen healthcare supported by Islamic Relief have been attacked in the past two months.

The destruction of infrastructure aggravated the pressing situation as devaluation of Syrian Pound is driving up prices.

Islamic Relief on the ground is currently providing humanitarian assistance to the affected people.

International emergency appeal donations can be channelled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/International-Aid-Emergency.

TURKEY, 25 Jan. 2020 – Twenty-two people have died meanwhile 1,032 people injured in 6.8 Richter scale earthquake that has shaken Elazig, eastern Turkey.

The centralised tremblor in Sivrice has caused few buildings to collapse and affected almost 20 thousand civilians.

According to Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) , it is reported that more than 200 aftershocks following to the first earthquake.

The tremor can be felt by neighbourhood countries such as Syria, Lubnan and Iran.

PAKISTAN, 15 Jan. 2020 – The death toll in Quetta and Azad Kashmir, Pakistan has risen to 92 mainly due to collapsing mud houses.

According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), figures for damaged homes currently stand at 489 for both partially and fully damaged.

Avalanches has blocked the seven important access roads in Azad Kashmir and made the rescue and relief efforts intensified.

Islamic Relief has mobilised the Disaster Response Teams (DRT) and initiated preparations with local vendors for food supplies.

The urgent humanitarian aids include temporary shelters, non-food items, safe drinking water, hygiene kits, cash for work and psychosocial support.

International emergency appeal donations can be channeled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/International-Aid-Emergency.

PAKISTAN, 14 Jan. 2020 – Extreme winter weather in Pakistan has caused 15 death in Quetta and at least 62 death in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) over the last two days.

It has been reported that 11 are injured, many people are missing, and more than 100 homes have been damaged due to avalanches and landslides.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Kalat, Quetta and Ziarat has dropped to minus 10, 11 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively.

The Provisional Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared emergency within northern of Balochistan.

The authorities are currently supplying humanitarian assistance to the affected people particularly food, blankets and medicines.

Islamic Relief and partners on the ground in Balochistan are conducting a Rapid Needs Assessment and monitoring the ongoing situation closely for an emergency response.

International emergency appeal donations can be channeled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/International-Aid-Emergency.