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OCHA
More than half a million people evacuate ahead of Typhoon Hagupit
The typhoon (known locally as Ruby) is projected to make landfall between Northern Samar and Eastern Samar provinces during the night of 6 and 7 December.
Disaster:Typhoon Hagupit - Dec 2014
Liberia + 2 others
ECOSOC
Ebola epidemic could drain $3 billion to $4 billion from Sub-Saharan African economy
The virus’ severe impact also had the potential to reverse the peacebuilding gains made in the three most-affected nations — Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
UNHCR
Return of displaced people in Eastern DR Congo should be voluntary - UNHCR
On 2 Dec, 2,300 people living in Kiwanja IDP camp in Rutshuru, were suddenly told to leave the camp and go home. Within a day, all had been forced to leave the site and their makeshift shelters were destroyed.
World + 4 others
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OCHA
2013 record year for humanitarian requirements, contributions, people targeted and security incidents
The 2014 edition of the World Humanitarian Data and Trends report provides a comprehensive picture of the global humanitarian landscape, and highlight major trends, challenges and opportunities.
CAR + 4 others
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UNHCR
