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UNHCR hails "positive step" in south Sudan peace process
27 May 2004 The UN refugee agency has welcomed the newly-signed accords in south Sudan that could pave the way home for nearly 4 million uprooted Sudanese. It stressed that more funds are needed for repatriation and reconstruction activities in the war-torn country. -
UNHCR plans for Sudan repatriation as peace talks inch forward
12 May 2004 UNHCR staff have been working in south Sudan since late last year to lay the groundwork for returns to the war-ravaged region once the parties to the 21-year-old civil war reach agreement. But despite hopeful signs coming out of the negotiations in Kenya, money to finance the operation remains tight. -
Security, women's views crucial as UNHCR paves way for south Sudan returns
18 Mar 2004 As UNHCR prepares to re-open offices in south Sudan ahead of planned returns, it has stressed the importance of security and the need to include women in the repatriation and reintegration process. -
Prospects of return bring mixed feelings for Sudanese refugees
10 Feb 2004 Kenya's Sudanese refugees have mixed feelings about returning to their war-torn homeland. Many want to go home as soon as negotiators sign a peace accord, while others are worried about finding schools and other infrastructure. -
Return to Sudan needs international support, says Lubbers
12 Nov 2003 UNHCR chief Ruud Lubbers has received assurance that the Sudan People's Liberation Movement will co-operate on the eventual return of displaced Sudanese to south Sudan, expected to be one of the most challenging operations in recent times due to the level of destruction there. -
UNHCR readying itself for Sudanese returns, says Lubbers
11 Nov 2003 The signing of the peace agreement - possibly by year end - could pave the way for the return of millions of Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons. But UN refugee agency chief Ruud Lubbers has cautioned that for returns to be sustainable, UNHCR cannot do it alone.