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New 'Protection Desks' give expert help to South Sudan's vulnerable
21 Oct 2016 Protection Desks, available in most in most POC sites in South Sudan, offer tailored advice and assistance. -
100,000 fearful civilians trapped in South Sudan town
30 Sep 2016 Civilians seeking safety from raids flee to Yei, joining tens of thousands there with no means to leave as military operations continue. -
UNHCR airlifts aid to Uganda as thousands arrive from South Sudan
19 Sep 2016 Thousands of refugees fleeing violence and human rights violations in South Sudan benefit from major aid operation. -
Refugees fleeing South Sudan pass one million mark
16 Sep 2016 With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees. -
Mobile connectivity a lifeline for refugees, report finds
14 Sep 2016 New study by UNHCR and Accenture finds mobile phone and internet access is as critical to refugees' safety and security as food, shelter and water. -
UNHCR needs more support to aid Boko Haram displaced - Bono
30 Aug 2016 The U2 leader singer and co-founder of The ONE Campaign warns thousands of children are facing hunger as UN agencies confront funding shortfalls. -
UN Refugee Chief: World must act to end South Sudan suffering
30 Aug 2016 During a visit to Uganda, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to end the violence in South Sudan that has sent thousands fleeing. -
Drums, hugs and tears of joy as refugee Olympians land back in Kenya
24 Aug 2016 Exuberant welcome for South Sudanese track and field athletes who made history at Rio 2016 Games as competitors in first Refugee Olympic Team. -
Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs
19 Aug 2016 Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years.