Philippines regions affected by disaster-related displacement in 2014
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Global Estimates 2015 - People displaced by disasters
Global Estimates 2015 - People displaced by disasters
Overview In 2014, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) intensified its operations to support the recovery of people affected by previous disasters, specifically Typhoon Bopha which struck eastern Mindanao...
Snapshot 25–31 March 2015 Ukraine: Fears are growing of a new offensive in Mariupol, as non-government troops appear to be gathering nearby. A recent assessment has found that more than 1.6 million...
Snapshot 18-24 March 2015 Syria: The Government carried out over 10,000 airstrikes between October and March, dropping more than 5,300 barrel bombs and killing almost 2,200 civilians. A chlorine...
Snapshot 11–17 March 2015 Vanuatu: 24 people are confirmed dead so far after Tropical Cyclone Pam hit on 13 March. Shefa, Tafea, Malampa, and Penama are among the worst affected provinces. Access...
Iraq: 26,000 people have fled fighting between Islamic State and Iraqi security forces in Tikrit for Samarra. Food, shelter, health and WASH needs are priorities. More than 100 families have arrived...
Afghanistan: Heavy snowfall has caused avalanches in northern, central and eastern Afghanistan; 280 people have died. Panshir province is most affected. Communication lines have been disrupted in...
Snapshot 18-24 February 2015 Myanmar: 90,000 people are now reported to have been displaced by continuing violence between government troops and multiple armed groups in Kokang, Shan state. Aid...
COUNTRY STRATEGY: WFP activities in the Philippines focus on assisting vulnerable populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters in Visayas and Mindanao through general food...
Snapshot 11–17 February 2015 Myanmar: Fighting between the Myanmar army and the MNDAA, an insurgent group in the Kokang area of Shan state, displaced tens of thousands of people. Some fled into...