Global humanitarian crises roundup: Venezuela earthquake response, Ukraine, Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, and DRC

Posted on 2 July 2026

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The article provides a roundup of humanitarian crises across multiple regions including Venezuela (earthquake response), Ukraine, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It focuses on UN and humanitarian partner efforts to support affected populations, with specific details on the Venezuela earthquake response where OCHA is coordinating needs assessments and WFP is expanding food assistance.

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The United Nations and its humanitarian partners continue to scale up efforts in support of the authorities' response to the massive needs of the people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela about a week ago.

OCHA is coordinating the Rapid Needs Assessment being carried out to inform the priorities of the revised response plan, which will be launched next week.

The World Food Programme continues to expand food assistance, providing hot meals and ready-to-eat rations, mainly in La Guaira area.

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