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UN: Humanitarian crisis worsens in North Yemen fighting

United Nations and Conflict

UN: Humanitarian crisis worsens in North Yemen fighting

By eTN Staff Writer

The United Nations has said that the humanitarian crisis in northern Yemen, where 150,000 people have been driven from their homes by fighting between government and rebel forces, continues to worsen,

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Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe continues to decline, UN says

Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak

Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe continues to decline, UN says

By eTN Staff Writer

The cholera outbreak that took hold of Zimbabwe from last August sustained its downward trend last month while aid agencies continued their efforts to combat the disease, according to the latest Unite

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Honduras remains fragile after flood, UN says

Honduras Flooding

Honduras remains fragile after flood, UN says

By eTN Staff Writer

The humanitarian arm of the United Nations yesterday said the situation in flood-inundated Honduras remains fragile, with rains increasing the risk of further landslides in new areas.

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1 million drought victims in Syria prompt $20 million UN appeal

Syria Drought

1 million drought victims in Syria prompt $20 million UN appeal

By eTN Staff Writer

The United Nations last week launched an appeal for $20 million to help up to 1 millions Syrians, predominantly herders and subsistence farmers, hit by the country’s worst drought in four decades.

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