Between 1–3 March 2023, a rare double cyclone event occurred involving two category 4 tropical cyclones, Judy and Kevin, hitting Vanuatu. The cyclone contained destructive force winds with an average speed of 150kph, with peak gusts reaching up to 220kph. Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and rough seas accompanied these winds. Early estimates by local government authorities indicate that the cyclones have affected approximately 250,000 people, equivalent to more than 80% of the population; National Disaster Management. The provinces most affected by the cyclones are Tafea and Shefa, where Port Vila, the capital and most populated city, is located. Other affected provices are Malampa, Penama, Sanma, and Torba.Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
One month after the 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023, recovery response is still underway. The earthquakes severely affected northwestern Syria, where about 4.5 million people live. In Türkiye, the most affected provinces are Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Elazıg, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaras, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, and Sanlıurfa, where about 14 million people reside, including 1.8 million Syrian refugees. Two weeks after the initial earthquakes, on 20 February, two additional earthquakes of magnitude 6.4 and 5.8, respectively, hit southern Türkiye, in Hatay. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
In Djibouti, drought is affecting around 200,000 people. The current drought started in 2020 and has continued with five below-average rainy seasons. The most recent IPC projections, from May 2022, predicted that around 192,000 people (18% of the population) would be acutely food-insecure and experience Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse food insecurity levels in the country between July–December 2023. As at October 2022, about 72,000 people, including 29,000 children, were in need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the drought. The crisis has displaced approximately 6,000 people. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
As at 16 February 2023, Türkiye had reported over 36,400 earthquake-related deaths. Between 15–16 February, the death toll increased by roughly 1,000. The numbers of both dead and injured people are rising as rescuers continue to find people under the rubble. As at 16 February, at least 9.1 million people were known to be directly affected across the 11 hardest-hit provinces in Türkiye. This report is an extension of the profiles of earthquake-affected areas in Türkiye and Syria published on 13 February 2023. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
On 6 February 2023 at 4:17h (GMT+03:00), a 7.8 earthquake hit the region of Kahramanmaras in southeastern Türkiye, affecting areas of southern Türkiye and northwestern Syria. Less than 12 hours later, at 13:45h (GMT+03:00), a 7.6 earthquake hit the same region. While the figures of people in need are still to be determined, 12 million people reside in the affected areas of southeastern Türkiye, including two million Syrian refugees. In Syria, more than six million have been affected. As at 12 February, the death toll in Türkiye and Syria was more than 29,600. This number is expected to continue to rise with current search-and-rescue efforts. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
In the aftermath of the earthquakes, most of the humanitarian work is focused on search-and-rescue activities and responding to the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected populations. With the complex evolution of the crisis and new dynamics emerging, there is also a need to anticipate the development of the situation in the near future. This report provides an overview exposition of what to watch for over the next month, highlighting key variables to monitor that could play a role in the development of the crisis, can contribute to informing the strategic planning, programming, and preparedness of humanitarian responders. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
This SIMP report identifies events and themes that emerged from October–December from the information landscape on Yemen that have had, or are likely to have, a social impact. Social impact is broadly defined as the effect on people and communities of a specific action or event or the lack of action to intervene in a situation. The choice of themes was based on the considered significance of their impact (or potential impact) on people. The report aims to support the understanding of the groups and people in Yemen facing the greatest challenges in meeting needs and those most vulnerable to protection concerns. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
Since 15 August 2021, when the Taliban seized Kabul, the context in which NGOs are operating in Afghanistan has changed. Widespread conflict has decreased, significantly improving humanitarian access in the country. This report aims to develop a preliminary understanding of the different challenges that NNGOs face in Afghanistan. While comprehensive localisation comprises many dimensions, this report focuses on understanding the challenges that NNGOs face in the four most prevalent dimensions in Afghanistan: funding, partnership, coordination, and capacity-strengthening. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
On 6 February 2023 at 4:17h, local time in Türkiye (01:17 GMT), an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit Türkiye and northwestern Syria. It mainly affected the cities of Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahraman Maras, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, and Sanliurfa in southeastern Türkiye and Aleppo, Hama, Idlib, Lattakie, and Tartous governorates in northwestern Syria Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.
The stability observed in November was partially the result of the announcement of upcoming support to the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden, namely, a conversion of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On 17 November, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) of the IRG, Rashid Al-Alimi, announced that CBY-Aden will receive USD 300 million by converting a portion of Yemen’s SDRs as issued by the IMF. The YETI bimonthly economic update aims to provide a quick overview of the main economic trends in Yemen, including commodities prices, exchange rate, food and fuel imports volumes and major contextual events. It is based on data included in the YETI dashboard and follows its module structure. Sources and additional information are available in the PDF report on the ACAPS website.