Millions of people forced from their homes due to conflict and disasters in first half of 2019

Published on September 11, 2019

According to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, disasters were responsible for seven million new displacements between January and June.

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ECHO Daily Map of 11 September 2019

September 11, 2019
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European Union mobilises support for victims of Hurricane Dorian

September 12, 2019
Following a request for assistance from the Bahamas, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated and relief, logistics and communications support are being sent by The Netherlands and by Luxembourg. In addition, the EU is mobilising €500,000 in humanitarian aid funding to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian to address the most urgent needs for shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene.