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Survivors of a recent attack on the Sai community in Mbajir, Benue State, received relief materials and medical assistance from the US-based humanitarian organization, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP). This support came after the June 30 attack by suspected armed herders, which resulted in injuries among the community members. ETP has also covered hospital bills for the victims, according to Vanguard.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with assistance from the Government of Japan, has provided Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) kits and other humanitarian supplies to Benue State, reaffirming its commitment to support vulnerable persons in the region, according to ThisDay Live.
Global humanitarian aid has reached its lowest level in a decade, with a reduction of over $8 billion in 2025. This decline is primarily attributed to significant cuts from the United States after the closure of the USAID programme, as well as broader reductions in development spending by Western donors, including Germany, according to Eastleigh Voice.