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After six years of civil war, Syrians continue to face acute shortages of food and basic services. With a multitude of opposing factions fighting each other on numerous fronts, widespread destruction and violence currently shape the lives of civilians. The situation is particularly critical in besieged and hard-to-reach communities, where prohibitive restrictions on movement continue […]

Conflict broke out in South Sudan in December 2013. Due to its localised tribal dynamics and natural resources the Greater Upper Nile Region – Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States – has been most affected by the conflict. In response to the high levels of displacement, as well as destruction of personal and private property […]

Since the outbreak of conflict in 2011, Syria has become the site of the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. The dynamic and multi-faceted nature of the Syrian crisis has posed significant challenges for humanitarian information management. Accessibility and security issues within Syria have impeded systematic data collection efforts, limiting the effectiveness of humanitarian planning […]

REACH has just published the first series of reports providing comprehensive information about the humanitarian situation in Unity State, South Sudan. The report covers 38 conflict-affected communities within the state and describes ongoing humanitarian needs related to water and sanitation, food security, health and education. It also provides detailed information about drivers of displacement in […]