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U.S. official wants more aid for refugees flowing into Ethiopia
14 Jul 2014 Anne Richard was shocked by the stories refugees told about their escape from the conflict in South Sudan; they are arriving in Ethiopia at the rate of 883 every day. -
UNHCR seeks massive boost in funding for South Sudan refugees
11 Jul 2014 A total of $658 million is needed to help the 715,000 refugees expected to flee from South Sudan by the end of the year – double the refugee total foreseen in March. -
Food shortages trigger truancy in South Sudan camps
11 Jun 2014 Though community leaders have been approached by UNHCR about regular school attendance, the response has been muted. -
UNHCR, WFP reassure Maban refugees over food shortage
2 Jun 2014 The agencies' heads in South Sudan meet with refugee leaders and reassure them of efforts to restore their monthly food rations amid continuing insecurity. -
Almost 70,000 South Sudanese flee homes despite early May truce
27 May 2014 Since the signing of the May 9 ceasefire agreement, 46,000 people have fled to safer areas inside South Sudan and 20,000 have left the country. -
UNHCR issues fresh appeal for CAR refugees in Cameroon
23 May 2014 UNHCR has set up three new bases in east Cameroon to help refugees. Staff include specialists in areas such as protection, registration, health and nutrition. -
Growing numbers of young CAR refugees arrive in Cameroon with malnutrition
22 May 2014 UNHCR and its partners are working day and night to help the growing numbers of Central African children arriving with malnutrition, but the needs are huge. -
Food shortage forces hundreds of refugees back into Sudan
20 May 2014 The present food crisis is a product of the insecurity that has been hampering humanitarian operations in many parts of the country. -
Malnutrition a serious threat as food shortages impact Maban refugee camps
12 May 2014 Some 1,200 children in South Sudan's Doro refugee camp are diagnosed as malnourished. The current food crisis does not augur well for these children.