World Disasters Report

Disinformation the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

“Harmful information and dehumanizing narratives” undermines humanitarian aid and putting lives of aid workers at risk
Between 2020 and 2024, disasters affected nearly 700 million people, displaced over 105 million, and killed more than 270,000 — doubling the number in need of humanitarian aid

By AFP · 05 March 2026