South Sudanese Supermodel Alek Wek appointed UNHCR National Goodwill Ambassador

South Sudanese Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek has been appointed as the UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) newest National Goodwill Ambassador. Wek was formally welcomed into the UN family on ...

Source: UNHCR

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CAR crisis remains dire - and neglected

International neglect of the crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR) is partly to blame for the dire humanitarian and security situation there, say officials. The crisis affects the country’s ...

Source: IRIN

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Some 800,000 people to need food aid in Niger says U.N.

Some 800,000 people will require food aid in Niger in the coming months despite a good harvest last year due to problems supplying cereals to markets, which have pushed up ...

Source: Reuters

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Bombings worsen humanitarian crisis in South Kordofan: report

Sudan’s indiscriminate bombing of South Kordofan state is fuelling a humanitarian catastrophe in the restive region, disrupting crop production and sparking food shortages and massive displacement, Amnesty International said on ...

Source: Sudan Tribune

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Malawi State House responds to Madonna’s outbursts: Full text

Claims and misgivings have been expressed by Pop Star, Madonna and her agents, against the Malawi Government and its leadership for not giving her the attention and courtesy that she ...

Source: Nyasa Times

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Malawi accuses Madonna of exaggerating humanitarian efforts

Malawi has launched a scathing attack on Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her contributions to the southern African country and demanding special treatment during her trip last week. Singer 'saddened' ...

Source: The Guardian

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Swazi government sells food aid

Swaziland’s government has sold maize donated by the Japanese government to feed hungry Swazis for US$3 million and deposited the money in the Central Bank of Swaziland. The nearly 12,000 ...

Source: IRIN

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Humanitarian Conditions in Darfur: The most recent reports reveal a relentless deterioration

Violence continues to rage throughout Darfur, indeed has dramatically accelerated in recent weeks. This has created an insecurity that endangers not only millions of civilians—within and outside the camps for ...

Source: Sudan Tribune / Eric Reeves

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Northeast Ohio woman runs aid foundation that cares for Kenyan children in slums of Kibera

Jennifer Sapitro laughs about the strange contrasts of life in Kibera, an infamous slum in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. The 29-year-old Sapitro, whose parents live in Richfield, has excellent ...

Source: Cleveland

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Analysis: Girl child soldiers face new battles in civilian life

Girl child soldiers are often thought of only as “sex slaves”, a term that glosses over the complex roles many play within armed groups and in some national armies. This ...

Source: IRIN

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ICC finds Congolese warlord guilty in its first verdict

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found a Congolese warlord guilty of turning children into killers, marking the war crimes tribunal's first verdict in its decade of operation.

Source: CNN

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UNHCR boosts aid delivery inside Somalia

The UN refugee agency is increasing the delivery of emergency aid in Somalia's south and west while tracking the movement of people into neighbouring countries in order to improve assistance.

Source: UNHCR

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Al-Shabaab rebels loot aid agencies banned in Somalia

Al-Shabaab rebels banned some UN and international aid agencies from working in Somalia on Monday and began seizing and looting some of their offices...

Source: Mail & Guardian Online

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First UN human rights office opens in Tunisia

The United Nations today opened its first human rights office in Tunisia, with the world body’s top rights official lauding the country for inspiring the quest for political reform and ...

Source: UN News Centre

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Al Qaeda Tries a New Tactic in Somalia: Philanthropy

Al Qaeda is not known for its philanthropic activities, but this weekend i

Source: The New York Times

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Ethiopia: New Helicopter Service Guarantees Food Relief to Somali Refugees

WFP has launched a helicopter air service to deliver urgently needed food assistance to camps in Ethiopia hosting Somali refugees.

Source: World Food Programme

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East Africa drought: DEC appeals for funds

A group of UK aid agencies has launched a joint fund-raising appeal to help more than 10 million people affected by severe drought in the Horn of Africa.

Source: BBC

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Horn of Africa sees 'worst drought in 60 years'

More than 10 million people are thought to be affected across the region. The UN now classifies large areas of Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya as a crisis or an ...

Source: BBC

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US Pledges $100 Million for Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa

The United States has pledged another $100 million to help people in drought-affected areas of East Africa. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday the aid will be primarily in ...

Source: Voice of America

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Somalia: Armed Militia Grab the Famine Business

Armed groups are withholding aid and preventing Somali famine refugees from leaving camps to ensure the continued supply of food by aid agencies that they are presently selling on the ...

Source: IPS

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