Khartoum: The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as cholera spreads, flooding displaces communities, and thousands of people return to areas with little to no support.
According to EMM, the situation is increasingly dire, with over 1,300 confirmed cases of cholera reported in just one week in the locality of Tawila, North Darfur State. Despite the establishment of cholera treatment centers by local and international partners, the current capacity is insufficient to manage the rising number of cases.
The challenges are compounded as Tawila hosts several hundred thousand displaced individuals, and the needs are anticipated to grow with the upcoming rainy season. Across Sudan, returnees face significant obstacles, including a lack of essential services and the danger from explosive remnants of war. In White Nile State, residents returning after a year of displacement urgently require health, water, sanitation, and hygiene support, a necessity made more pressing by the approaching rainy season. In eastern Sudan's Kassala State, families struggle with heavy rains and flooding, which destroyed over 280 homes in the village of Tirik in July. OCHA has called for increased international support to address the escalating needs in Sudan.
In Ukraine, recent attacks have reportedly killed over 20 civilians and injured more than 100 others, including children. The strikes affected the capital Kyiv and other regions, damaging homes, schools, and a health facility. According to EMM, a kindergarten, metro stations, shops, and residential buildings were hit in Kyiv. The Ivano-Frankivsk region, hosting many displaced individuals, suffered its largest attack since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.
Frontline regions such as Donetsk, Dnipro, and Kherson experienced hostilities resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, and other areas also reported destruction of homes and shops. Humanitarian organizations, supported by UN agencies and local authorities, continue to provide essential aid including shelter materials, non-food items, legal aid, and psychosocial support across Ukraine.