Middle East and Northern Africa
Affected by conflict, civil unrest, food insecurity and economic decline, people in parts of the Middle East region are facing increasing humanitarian needs. EU helps the most vulnerable meet their basic needs in line with humanitarian principles.
Algeria
The political conflict in Western Sahara, unresolved for over 4 decades, has left thousands of Sahrawi refugees stranded. They live in 5 isolated camps near Tindouf in south-west Algeria with difficult access to resources, which makes humanitarian aid essential to their survival.
Egypt
Since April 2023, a significant number of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan have entered Egypt through its southern border while other refugees already in the country continue to face the challenges of prolonged displacement.
Iraq
Since the end of the conflict against the Islamic State in 2018, the humanitarian crisis in Iraq has evolved from an acute crisis to a protracted one. This conflict displaced 6 million people between 2014 and 2017.
Libya
Since 2011, Libya has faced intense conflict and political fragmentation that have greatly impacted Libya’s social fabric, basic services, and national infrastructure.
Jordan
Jordan, a haven for refugees since the start of the Syria crisis in 2011, hosts the third highest number of Syrian refugees in the world. Most refugees live in cities, while others reside in camps such as Azraq and Zaatari.
Lebanon
People in Lebanon, including refugees, are experiencing high levels of poverty and food insecurity while having limited access to services.
Palestine
The EU has been providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need since 2000, supporting vulnerable families affected by emergencies and shocks.
Syria
Humanitarian needs in Syria are now at an all-time high, with 7 out of 10 Syrians requiring humanitarian assistance. More than 13 years after the start of the Syria crisis, half the population is displaced, both inside and outside the country.
Yemen
After the country approaches almost a decade of war, Yemen remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Despite the de facto continuation of the UN-brokered truce, the military escalation in the Red Sea is significantly impacting the already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
