CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (December 11, 2025)

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Afghanistan

1. UN relief chief warns of severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20251211/
ee7a1c50e36d413bac2420c66bc0c188/c.html

2. Militants Operating From Afghanistan Pose Major Threat, Pakistan Tells UN

https://thediplomaticinsight.com/militants-afghanistan-major-threat-pakistan-tells-un/

3. Regional stability Iran to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

https://islamabadpost.com.pk/regional-stability-iran-to-mediate-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan/

4. China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to handle differences through dialogue

https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/china-calls-on-pakistan-afghanistan-to-handle-differences-through-dialogue/#google_vignette

5. 6 Pakistani soldiers killed in Kurram district of KP

https://pajhwok.com/2025/12/09/6-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-kurram-district-of-kp/

6. Pakistan, Iran deport over 2,300 Afghans in a day

https://pajhwok.com/2025/12/08/pakistan-iran-deport-over-2300-afghans-in-a-day/

7. Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn09zp87pz8o

8. Border Closures Halt Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Exports to Afghanistan

https://atlaspress.news/en/2025/12/09/pakistan-afghanistan-border-closures-halt-pharmaceutical-exports/

Middle East

9. ​Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions

https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/iraq-turkiye/254-strengthening-iraq-turkiye-ties-amid-regional-tensions

10. Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/disarming-hamas-should-not-first-task-gaza-stabilisation-force-turkey-says

11. US, Qatar, Israel discuss truce deal implementation

https://www.dawn.com/news/1960053/us-qatar-israel-discuss-truce-deal-implementation

12. Decisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166488

13. Israel to reopen Jordan crossing for Gaza aid today

https://www.dawn.com/news/1960231

14. Saudi Arabia, Iran, China call for comprehensive political solution in Yemen under UN auspices

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/saudi-arabia-iran-china-call-for-comprehensive-political-solution-in-yemen-under-un-auspices/3766541

Africa

15. No peace without Palestinian self-determination, says South Africa’s Ramaphosa

https://www.trtworld.com/article/b6a75a4fd704

16. UNICEF Executive Director warns of deepening protection crisis in Sudan as violence and displacement intensify

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-executive-director-warns-deepening-protection-crisis-sudan-violence-and

17. If Somalia is dangerous, why is it experiencing a surge in tourism?

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/somalia-tourism-surge-evisa-somaliland

18. Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9vq5vv4no

19. Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/4/trump-hails-great-day-for-the-world-as-drc-rwanda-finalise-peace-deal\

20. Uganda to receive up to $1.7 billion of US funding under Trump health plan

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uganda-receive-up-17-billion-us-funding-under-trump-health-plan-2025-12-10/

21. Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/2/intl-criminal-court-says-libyan-war-crimes-suspect-now-in-custody