Weekly analysis

Global overview

**Global Humanitarian Overview: October 19–25, 2026** The global humanitarian landscape this week is characterized by severe funding shortfalls and escalating instability across multiple high-risk zones. In the Middle East and North Africa, the occupied Palestinian territory is facing a near-total healthcare collapse due to systemic protection failures and attacks on facilities. Regional volatility is further driving mass displacement in Lebanon and Yemen, where the latter reports critical shortages of fuel and medical supplies in Taiz despite recent EU funding. Meanwhile, Syria continues to grapple with a massive internal displacement crisis affecting nearly 6 million people, with only 58% of required aid secured. In Africa, a combination of conflict, disease, and environmental shocks is straining response capacities. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is managing an expanding Ebola outbreak now affecting an eighth province, while Burkina Faso, Mali, and Cameroon report critical funding gaps, with some securing less than 50% of necessary resources. In the Sahel, Niger and Somalia are facing acute food security threats driven by El Niño impacts and locust risks. Additionally, Haiti is experiencing new waves of internal displacement in the Artibonite and West Departments following a surge in armed violence. Asia remains a focal point for complex displacement and protection crises. Afghanistan and Pakistan are seeing a steady influx of forced returnees, creating significant protection risks and food insecurity. In Bangladesh, humanitarian actors are responding to a measles outbreak among the Rohingya refugee population in Cox's Bazar. Simultaneously, Ukraine continues to face widespread insecurity and a $1.3 billion funding gap as Russian strikes persist, leaving a majority of the population feeling unsafe in their communities.

Country monitoring

Priority crises

Armed Violence Triggers New Displacement in Artibonite and West Departments

Recent surges in armed violence in Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite and Arcahaie have caused new waves of internal displacement. With nearly 790,000 IDPs and a critical funding gap, the humanitarian situation remains precarious despite new disaster risk financing initiatives.

Afghanistan Faces Complex Crisis of Forced Returns and Humanitarian Access Constraints

The situation is characterized by a steady influx of returnees from Pakistan and Iran alongside ongoing challenges in humanitarian access and logistics. Despite significant funding, over 2 million people remain displaced or refugees amidst a high-risk environment.

Rising Insecurity and Funding Gaps Threaten Humanitarian Operations in CAR

Central African Republic faces critical challenges with ongoing incidents affecting humanitarian workers and a significant funding gap, with only 61% of required aid secured. Over 35,000 people remain internally displaced amidst a high-risk environment characterized by severe needs in health, education, and protection.

Ebola Outbreak Expands to Eighth Province in Democratic Republic of Congo

An Ebola outbreak is escalating, now affecting an eighth province and prompting WFP to scale up food assistance and treatment center logistics. This health crisis coincides with massive internal displacement and a significant humanitarian funding gap.

Escalating Conflict Drives Mass Displacement and Critical Health Supply Shortages

Active conflict is triggering significant internal displacement and a refugee influx into Djibouti, while severe access restrictions in Taiz are causing critical shortages of fuel and medical supplies. Despite an additional €22.5 million from the EU, the humanitarian response remains underfunded at 64% of the required budget.

Forced Returns and Protection Risks for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Ongoing arrests, detentions, and forced returns of Afghan nationals are creating significant protection concerns. These vulnerabilities are compounded by food insecurity and a funding gap of approximately 32% for the humanitarian response.

Global Focus on Refugee Integration and Health Priority Acceleration

International efforts are currently centered on renewing commitments for refugee protection in Latin America and accelerating health priorities in the Western Pacific. Concurrent initiatives are focusing on gender equality in care systems and updating EU protection guidelines.

Critical Protection Failures and Healthcare Collapse in Occupied Palestinian Territory

Ongoing attacks on healthcare facilities and restrictions on essential supplies like engine oil are crippling the humanitarian response. High rates of child casualties and systemic protection failures persist amidst a significant funding gap for essential services.

Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Burkina Faso Amidst Critical Funding Gaps

Burkina Faso faces a high-risk humanitarian situation with over 35,000 internally displaced persons and a critical funding shortfall, with only 54% of required aid secured. The crisis is compounded by regional instability and insufficient resources to address food, nutrition, and protection needs.

Critical Funding Gaps Amidst El Niño and Agricultural Risks in Somalia

Somalia faces severe humanitarian funding shortfalls to combat El Niño impacts, compounded by ongoing locust threats and weather volatility. With over 112,000 IDPs and a high INFORM risk profile, the lack of resources threatens food security and WASH services.

Persistent Attacks and Widespread Insecurity Fuel Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Ongoing Russian strikes continue to cause casualties in Dnipropetrovsk, while surveys indicate 64% of the population feels unsafe in their communities. With over 1.4 million IDPs and a funding gap of approximately $1.3 billion, the protection and shelter needs remain critical.

Rohingya Crisis Persists Amid Measles Outbreak and Child Protection Concerns

Bangladesh is managing a complex emergency involving over 600,000 refugees in Cox's Bazar, currently facing a measles outbreak and urgent child protection needs. While humanitarian funding is well-supported, systemic risks regarding health, nutrition, and child marriage remain critical.

Military Escalation Drives Economic Distress and Protection Risks for Afghans in Iran

Regional military escalation is exacerbating macroeconomic instability in Iran, significantly increasing protection risks for the Afghan refugee population. This instability is coinciding with ongoing efforts to assist Afghan returnees amidst broader Middle East volatility.

Critical Funding Shortfalls Amid High Displacement and Environmental Risks in Niger

Niger faces a severe humanitarian crisis with over 520,000 refugees and IDPs and a significant funding gap, with only 64% of required resources met. The situation is further threatened by insufficient El Niño response funding and potential locust infestations impacting food security.

Critical Funding Shortfalls Amid El Niño and Health Emergencies in Kenya

Severe funding gaps are hindering responses to El Niño-driven food, nutrition, and WASH crises. Concurrently, health authorities are monitoring regional disease outbreaks and displacement patterns within the Karamoja Cluster.

Ongoing Recovery Efforts Following August Earthquake and Persistent Food Insecurity

Colombia continues to manage the aftermath of the August 10 earthquake with a focus on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions. Concurrent reports from WFP and the Protection Cluster highlight systemic vulnerabilities in food security and human rights protection amid significant funding gaps.

Severe Funding Gap Amidst Massive Internal Displacement in Syria

Syria faces a critical humanitarian crisis with nearly 6 million internally displaced persons and a significant funding shortfall, with only 58% of required aid secured. Recent OCHA reserve allocations and IOM mobility reports highlight the ongoing instability and the urgent need for scaled-up financing to address protection needs.

Critical Food Insecurity and Protection Risks Amidst Funding Shortfalls in Mali

Mali faces severe humanitarian challenges characterized by rising food insecurity and gender-based violence, as highlighted by WFP and Protection Cluster reports. With only 48% of required funding met and a high INFORM risk rating, the capacity to support nearly 200,000 refugees and displaced persons remains strained.

Severe Humanitarian Funding Gap Amidst High Displacement in Nigeria

Nigeria faces a critical humanitarian crisis with over 23,000 IDPs and a significant funding shortfall, having secured only 63% of the required $8.15 billion. The situation is compounded by a high INFORM risk rating, necessitating urgent intervention from active health and food security organizations.

Cameroon Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis with Critical Funding Shortfalls

Cameroon is experiencing a high-risk humanitarian crisis characterized by over 47,000 internally displaced persons and significant protection concerns. Despite a requirement of $3.01 billion, only 49% of necessary funding has been secured to address urgent health and gender-based needs.

Escalating Middle East Conflict Drives Mass Displacement in Lebanon

Regional escalation has led to nearly 18,000 internally displaced persons and critical protection concerns. While humanitarian funding is at 77%, the situation remains volatile with high risk levels and significant displacement pressures.

Severe Humanitarian Access Constraints and Protection Risks in Myanmar

Ongoing conflict and restrictive access are hindering the delivery of essential aid and protection services. Despite significant funding gaps, refugees and displaced populations face escalating human rights violations and safety risks.

Rising Protection Risks and Complex Return Dynamics for Syrians in Türkiye

Increased regional instability is impacting the mobility and protection of displaced populations. Current data highlights a complex interplay between refugee return intentions and the urgent need for recovery and reconstruction support.