The new practice is supposed to make it easier and safer to distribute desperately needed aid around Gaza. Aid groups are hopeful, but say more is needed.
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Israel Orders Partial Evacuation of Rafah, Fueling Fears of New Offensive
Hamas says it has agreed to a cease-fire plan that Israel said did not meet its demands, the latest in a long series of negotiating stumbles.
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.
Mexico, Feeling the Pressure of Migration, Temporarily Halts Railway Service
The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
Mexico Feels Pressure of Relentless Migration From South America
The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
Mexico Allows Tens of Thousands of Migrants to Travel to U.S. Border
In April, nearly 30,000 humanitarian visas were issued to migrants, according to government data, more than triple the monthly average in the first three months of the year.
A Pakistani Aid Worker Responds to Her Country’s Dire Needs
Dealing with refugees and record flooding, Shabnam Baloch is leading efforts in Pakistan for the International Rescue Committee.
As Humanitarian Crises Escalate, So Do Demands to End Them
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, says the global refugee crisis “is manageable, not insoluble.”
Aid Groups in Afghanistan Suspend Work After Taliban Bar Female Staff
The government’s decree, barring women from work in local and international relief organizations, threatens critical assistance for millions of people.
Europe Prepares for Ukraine Refugees as Aid Groups Warn of Crisis
“If war breaks out, the consequences for the Ukrainian people — and for Europe — cannot be overstated,” said one humanitarian official.