European Commission Establishes Humanitarian Presence in Tripoli

The European Commission has deployed a multi-sectoral team of humanitarian experts to Tripoli and has opened a humanitarian office in the Libyan capital. How People Arrived Here: european mission tripoli

American Red Cross Announces Additional $7.4m for Cholera Programs in Haiti

Stepping up its response to a cholera outbreak that continues to claim lives in Haiti, the American Red Cross has announced an additional $7.4 million in cholera-related programs and partnerships. How People Arrived Here: american red cross

Islamist Militants Seize Control of United Nations Compound in Southern Somalia

The Al Qaeda-allied Al Shabaab militants in Somalia have taken over the United Nations compound in the city of Waajid in south-western Somalia, residents confirmed. Residents say heavily armed militants belonging to the Al Shabaab movement earlier on...

Somali Government Condemns Ban on Aid Agencies Implemented By Al-Shabab

The Transitional Federal Government of Somali has condemned the move by the Alqaeda-linked Alshabab militants to ban the operations of relief agencies in areas under its control. Somali government minister for humanitarian affairs, Mahmoud Ibrahim Garweyne...

Al-Qaeda Linked Somali Rebel Group Al-Shabab Bans International Relief Organizations From Operating in the Country

The Al Qaeda-linked Somali rebel group of Al-Shabab has announced that all international relief organizations are banned from operating in the country especially in areas under their control. Al-Shabab spokesman in the southern Jubba regions Sheik Hassan...