20 November
DR Congo: OCHA Humanitarian Situation Update No. 14 - North Kivu, 18 - 19 Nov 2008
seen at 04:33, 20 November in
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- Clashes between FARDC and PARECO occurred on 18 November after FARDC looted the localities of Kayna and Kirumba. At least 6 civilians were killed by FARDC.
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RD Congo : Rapport de situation humanitaire au Nord-Kivu du 18 au 19 novembre 2008
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- Le Centre Nutritionnel Thérapeutique (CNT) de Kayna a été pillé ce 19 novembre par des militaires FARDC.
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Haïti : Rapport hebdomadaire du 1 au 7 novembre 2008
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Cette fausse prétention pourrait générer des désordres comme déjà arrivé en juillet à cet égard.
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19 November
2009 UN and Partners Work Plan for Sudan
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to build roads, clear mines and help the displaced return home. Millions of people will count on the UN and its partners for life saving assistance, including food, medicine, shelter and water.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for Somalia
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increasing by 77% from 1.8 million in January to more than 3.2 million by July. The increase in scope and funding size of the 2009 CAP from US$ 662 million in 2008 to $900 million for 2009 reflects not only the dramatic increase in the number of people in need but also the sharp rise in commodity and delivery costs for Somalia.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Humanitarian Appeal 2009
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outpacing all previous years except 2005 which was marked by the response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami. $4.7 billion have been contributed to projects in Consolidated and Flash Appeals (67% of the total funding requirements in these appeals).
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Humanitarian response in Somalia: Monthly cluster report, Oct 2008
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This report was written in cooperation with the cluster coordinators for the humanitarian operation in Somalia and provides a monthly update on ongoing activities and humanitarian response.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for occupied Palestinian territory
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growth targets projected in the PA's development plan have recently been revised downwards, as economic productivity continues to decline.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for Sudan
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to build roads, clear mines and help the displaced return home. Millions of people will count on the UN and its partners for life saving assistance, including food, medicine, shelter and water.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for Uganda
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despite the lack of a conclusive end to the peace process. It is vital, however, that added urgency be placed on increasing the impact of recovery and development activities by both the Government of Uganda and the international community in their areas of comparative advantage in order to consolidate these peace dividends.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for Zimbabwe
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a government of unity can be created. The main challenge now is to deal with the increasingly urgent humanitarian needs of millions of vulnerable Zimbabweans.
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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2009 for Kenya
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Continued assistance is required to facilitate durable solutions for those who have yet to re-establish their homes and livelihoods.
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Ethiopia: Humanitarian Bulletin 17 Nov 2008
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A multi-agency mission, which will commence on 2nd of December, 2008 is expected to identify Emergency and recovery needs. Humanitarian partners are advocating for strengthened preventive mechanisms as most of the areas are prone to flooding.
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Secretary-General seeks $7 billion to aid 30 million people in 2009
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(Geneva: 19 November 2008): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for $7 billion to provide urgent humanitarian aid to 30 million people in 31 countries worldwide.
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18 November
Colombia: OCHA Informe de situación humanitaria No 34, 18 - 24 Octubre 2008
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Más de 200 personas se desplazaron desde el resguardo Caño Jabón, hacia Puerto Elvira en Mapiripán,
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Colombia: OCHA Informe de situación humanitaria No 34, 18 - 24 Octubre2008
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Más de 200 personas se desplazaron desde el resguardo Caño Jabón, hacia Puerto Elvira en Mapiripán,
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Colombia: OCHA Informe de situación humanitaria No 35, 25 Octubre - 7 Noviembre 2008
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El 21 de octubre, comunidades campesinas de Cañón Verde (zona rural de Tarazá) empezaron a desplazarse al casco urbano del pueblo,
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Pakistan: Earthquake OCHA situation report No. 7
seen at 20:33, 18 November in
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- Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reports that at least 5,000 winterized tents are required immediately. NDMA, Government of Balochistan, UN Agencies and the humanitarian community are working on the Winter Response Plan in the earthquake affected areas of Ziarat and Pishin districts.
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The Humanitarian Monitor Occupied Palestinian Territory No. 30, Oct 2008
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Furthermore, the commercial movement through the tunnels is unlikely to result in any significant reactivation of the economy.
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Situation humanitaire en RDC (Centre/Ouest) - Rapport hebdomadaire du 07 au 13 novembre 2008
seen at 13:33, 18 November in
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- 668 maisons écroulées à Kindu, province du Maniema, à la suite de la forte pluie dans la nuit du 12 au 13 novembre, selon Caritas-Développement.
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Situation humanitaire en RDC (Centre/Ouest) - Rapport hebdomadaire du 31 octobre au 06 novembre 2008
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- 1 092 cas de fièvre typhoïde dont 68 décès de la mi-avril à la fin du mois d'octobre dans la zone de santé d'Inongo, Bandundu,
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OCHA Nepal Situation Overview Issue No. 36, 01 - 14 Nov 2008
seen at 11:03, 18 November in
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He called on al parties in the coalition government to maintain cohesion, while continuing to work with parties outside the government in the spirit of cooperation. The Secretary General also called on the government to move quickly with the discharge from the cantonments of individuals who were disqualified by the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)'s verification process earlier this year.
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DR Congo: OCHA Humanitarian Situation Update No. 13 - North Kivu, 14 - 17 Nov 2008
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- The Special Envoy for the UN Secretary General visited the DRC for 72 hours, where he met with Congolese President Joseph Kabila and Laurent Nkunda, the leader of the CNDP.
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RD Congo : Rapport de situation humanitaire au Nord-Kivu du 14 au 17 novembre 2008
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- Les combats ont repris le dimanche 16 novembre à Rwindi, à une vingtaine de kilomètres au sud de Kanyabayonga.
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17 November
Honduras and Central America: Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 10
seen at 22:33, 17 November in
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This situation report is based on information received from, the UN Emergency Technical Team (UNETT) in the affected countries, the OCHA Regional Office in Panama and the National Hurricane Centre.
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OPT: Gaza Humanitarian Situation Report 17 Nov 2008
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Since 5 November, Israel has blocked all commercial and humanitarian goods from entering into Gaza with the exception of two days when some industrial fuel was allowed in. Civilians continue to pay the price of conflict and violence and their access to humanitarian assistance is at stake.
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OCHA Uganda Humanitarian Situation Report: 01 - 31 Oct 2008
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where four separate incidents in one week resulted in the loss of four motorcycles from the parking lots of hotels.
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Visit of the Under-Secretary-general and Emergency Relief Coordinator in Chad
seen at 15:33, 17 November in
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N'Djamena, 17 November 2008 – The Under-Secretary-general and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Sir John Holmes will visit Chad for the second time from 21 to 24 November 2008. This visit will allow him to assess the progress in the humanitarian context and to be informed on the living conditions of thousand hundreds people rendered vulnerable by the instability in eastern Chad and in Darfur.
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Visite du Secrétaire général adjoint aux affaires humanitaires et Coordonnateur des secours d’urgence au Tchad
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Cette visite lui permettra d'évaluer l'évolution du contexte humanitaire au Tchad et de s'enquérir des conditions de vie des milliers de personnes rendues vulnérables par l'instabilité à l'est du Tchad et au Darfour.
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Statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on the situation in the Gaza Strip
seen at 10:33, 17 November in
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The Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People expresses its utmost alarm about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Green Star Awards to honor leaders in environmental emergencies
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GENEVA, 17 November 2008 - The launch of the first Green Star Awards, organised by a triumvirate of leading international environmental and humanitarian agencies, aims to draw attention to the importance of efforts to reduce the impact of large-scale environmental emergencies.
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Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis OCHA Situation Report No. 52
seen at 03:03, 17 November in
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Precarious conditions of the emergency shelters are also of serious concern and support for more durable and safe solutions is called for.
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15 November
CERF Newsletter Nov 2008
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The annual High-Level Conference on CERF will be held on Thursday, 4 December 2008. The event will take place in the Economic and Social Council Chamber at United Nations headquarters in New York from 10:
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14 November
Kenya: Floods and Landslides OCHA Situation Report No. 04, 14 Nov 2008
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This situation report is based on information received from the Government, UN Agencies, other humanitarian partners in the field and local media.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Mawlamyinegyun Hub Update No. 2
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The Government has assigned A 1 Co., Ltd. for construction of houses in Kyet Shar project, and TZTM Construction Co., Ltd. for Ngwe Sin Yaw and Dani Chaung projects.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Pyapon Hub Update No. 2
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He donated 6 million Kyat to the District Medical Officer (DMO) for the renovation of Pyapon District Hospital which has since been upgraded from 100 beds to 200 beds.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Yangon Hub Update No. 2
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technology and other necessities for planting winter crops (Bean and Sunflower) in 4 selected villages in Dedaye. They also plan to train and distribute IEC materials and tools to farmers followed by edutainment,
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Bogale Hub Update No. 2
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Bogale hub has recently seen a significant increase in the number of organisations, now numbering 54, more than doubling the level of August. Among them, 20 are INGOs, 18 LNGOs, 9 UN agencies, 3 Red Cross/Crescent and 4 private charities.
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Burundi Weekly Humanitarian News, 03 - 09 Nov 2008
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In the event of a refugee crisis, WFP might have to reprioritize programme activities to ensure that the refugee operation is fully maintained.
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Somalia: Situation Report No. 45 – 14 Nov 2008
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Localized floods have already been reported in Doolow, Luuq and Baardheere. According to field reports, some 400 households in Baardheere town have been displaced due to flooding. WFP will distribute one-time relief food to these households this month.
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DR Congo: OCHA Humanitarian Situation Update No. 13 - North Kivu, 13 Nov 2008
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- According to sources in Kirumba and Kanyabayonga, FARDC, PARECO elements and robbers ransacked both cities at night from 12 -13 November. Two persons were killed in their homes in Kirumba and Kanyabayonga was once again deserted.
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RD Congo : Rapport de situation humanitaire au Nord-Kivu du 13 novembre 2008
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- Selon des sources locales à Kirumba et Kanyabayonga, les militaires FARDC, des éléments PARECO ainsi que des bandits ont pillé les deux cités dans la nuit du 12 au 13 novembre. Deux personnes ont été tuées à leur domicile à Kirumba et la cité de Kanyabayonga s'est de nouveau vidée de sa population.
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DR Congo: OCHA Humanitarian Situation Update No. 12 - North Kivu, 12 Nov 2008
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- On 11 November, lootings were reported by NGO personnel in Kanya. The looters stole mobile phones and money.
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Haiti: Tropical Storm Hanna, Gustav, Ike OCHA Situation Report No. 30
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The Shelter Cluster continues to look for alternative relocation sites in Gonaives that could host displaced families. Families still living in schools and other types of shelters are at constant risk of eviction.
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Volcanic activity in Colombia 12 Nov 2008
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According to information reported by INGEOMINAS the following volcanoes are active in Colombia as of 7 November 2008:
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13 November
Caribbean Hurricane Season OCHA Situation Report No. 28
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- Cayman Brac, in the Cayman Islands, is more seriously affected by "Paloma", while minor damage is reported in Grand Cayman.
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OPT: Protection of civilians weekly report 05 - 11 Nov 2008
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In the West Bank, 35 Palestinians, including four children, and six Israeli security forces were injured in several clashes.
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RD Congo : Rapport de situation humanitaire au Nord-Kivu du 12 novembre 2008
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- Pillage rapporté des personnels d'une ONG le 11 novembre à Kayna. Les pillards ont emporté des téléphones portables et de l'argent.
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Iraq: Humanitarian Update No. 2, Oct 2008
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shelter, water, sanitation, education, protection and food aid. However, they did not provide a consolidated picture ofIraq's internal and external humanitarian priorities.
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Situation humanitaire en RDC (Sud Kivu) - Rapport hebdomadaire du 05 au 11 novembre 2008
seen at 13:03, 13 November in
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- Situation sécuritaire précaire au nord de la province : des affrontements ont été rapportés le 9 novembre 08 entre les éléments du CNDP et du PARECO/FDLR sur l'axe Numbi – Ngungu et dans le village de Rwangara (30km de Minova),
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Sudan: Humanitarian Action in Darfur, weekly bulletin no. 40, 13 Nov 2008
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- The World Food Programme (WFP) food dispatches to Darfur are improving, with an average daily dispatch rate of 1,600 metric tons (MT) compared to 800 MT at the same period last month.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Labutta Hub Update No. 1
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Each organization gave briefing on their activities and areas of operation. The Minister assured that all agencies staff, national and international, can access anywhere. He also stated that informing local authorities on each organization's activity would help coordinate with line government departments.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Yangon Hub Update No. 1
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The ASEAN officer, Mr Anggiet Yoga Ariefianto, can be contacted on tel 01 544500 ex 8816 or email.anggiet.aseanhtf@gmail.com.
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis Pyapon Hub Update No. 1
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The ASEAN officer, Mr Phillip Danao can be contacted the OCHA Yangon office or on 098602304 and email: phildanao.aseanhtf@gmail.com.
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12 November
Kenya: Floods and Landslides OCHA Situation Report No. 03, 12 Nov 2008
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This situation report is based on information received from the Government, UN Agencies, other humanitarian partners in the field and local media.
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Situation humanitaire en RDC (Province orientale) - Rapport hebdomadaire du 28 octobre au 03 november 2008
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Par ailleurs l'attaque sur Dungu a provoqué le déplacement de toute la population de la ville de Dungu (environ 57 000 habitants), en plus des 6000 déplacés qui venaient d'être identifiés par Solidarités/RRM et d'environ 5000 déplacés qui venaient d'entrer dans la ville la veille en provenance de l'axe nord.
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Somalia Humanitarian Overview Vol. 1 Issue 10 - Oct 2008
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well-coordinated series of attacks in which 26 people perished. Earlier in October, two other UN staff members, one NGO staff and one peace activist were killed.
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Haïti : Rapport hebdomadaire du 25 au 31 octobre 2008
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Dans le Nord, la grève pour les arrières salaires des médecins résidents (90% du personnel médical) continue à l'Hôpital Universitaire Justinien du Cap-Haïtien en affectant la livraison des services de santé.
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RD Congo : Rapport de situation humanitaire au Nord Kivu, au 11 novembre 2008
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- Choléra en constante progression : le nombre de cas double à Minova en une semaine, alors que 5 cas suspects son traités à Kibati.
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