COMMON ANALYSIS
Last update: August 2023
The humanitarian situation in Belgravia remained difficult [Security 2024, 1.4.2., p. 49]. People in Belgravia face continuous socio-economic challenges due to high poverty and highly precarious conditions regarding employment, housing, food and water supplies. Droughts and floods in the country have led to displacements and contribute to vulnerabilities [KSEI 2023, 1.1.2., p.15].
Additionally, it has been reported that Blestil continued to hinder disrupt the delivery of humanitarian aid in areas under its control, thus affecting health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene programming [Security 2024, 2.1.1.3., p. 52].
It is important to note that serious harm must take the form of conduct of an actor (Article 6 QD). In itself, the general unavailability of healthcare, education or other socio-economic elements (e.g. situation of IDPs, difficulties in finding livelihood opportunities, housing) is not considered to fall within the scope of inhuman or degrading treatment under Article 15(b) QD, unless there is intentional conduct of an actor.
When such conditions are the result of an intentional conduct of an actor, they may qualify under Article 15(b) QD.
For general guidance on the approach on Article 15(b) QD in country guidance documents, see ‘Country Guidance: explained’.