1) Syrian refugee crisis
As Syria's civil war heads into its fourth year, the humanitarian situation grows more desperate. About 2.5 million people have fled as refugees to neighboring countries, placing unprecedented strain on host communities. Another 6.5 million people still in Syria need immediate humanitarian aid.
The United Nations Security Council approved on Feb. 22 a resolution to improve access to aid inside Syria.
2) Storm recovery in the Philippines
More than 14 million people are still dealing with the catastrophic effects of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall. Families in hardest hit areas have struggled for months to find enough clean water and food to get by. Millions rely on humanitarian aid as they try to rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and communities.
3) South Sudan conflict
Thousands have died and nearly 900,000 people have been displaced since fighting erupted Dec. 15 in the world's youngest nation. Clashes between South Sudan's army and fighters loyal to the former vice president broke a cease-fire signed in January and hinder aid agencies' efforts to bring food and basic supplies to families in need.
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4) Fighting in Central African Republic
Thousands of people have been killed and about 700,000 have been uprooted as intense sectarian violence engulfed the country of about 4.6 million. Security has generally improved in recent weeks, according to a Reuters report. But the situation remains precarious as more than half the country's population needs humanitarian assistance.
5) Conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Decades of armed conflict have displaced 2.9 million people. About 6.7 million need assistance now. Unrest in Central African Republic has forced about 60,000 refugees into northwestern DRC. Violence in Katanga province, to the southeast, displaced about 409,000 people in recent months.
In the east, dozens of rebel groups fight for control over mineral-rich land or political clout. The surrender in November of the M23 rebel group, near the country's borders with Rwanda and Uganda, triggered a military campaign to quell further violence in the region.
DRC ranks last out of 186 countries on the Human Development Index.
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6) Turmoil and food insecurity in Mali
More than 3 million Malians may run out of food in the coming months as a result of below-average harvests and the lingering effects of conflict. About 800,000 people need food assistance now, say World Vision and other agencies helping communities deal with lack of food supplies there.
This represents a larger struggle throughout West Africa, where conflict, the third drought in a decade, and political instability hinder millions of families' ability to get back on their feet.
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