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Sudanese refugees embrace Global Handwashing Day for disease control
15 Oct 2012 The simple act of regular handwashing can help prevent refugees and others from catching viral diseases like cholera or hepatitis E, which can be fatal. -
Sudanese villagers face tough choices before fleeing to relative safety in Yida
9 Oct 2012 Fighting and food shortages have forced thousands to flee to Yida settlement in South Sudan. The number of arrivals is likely to rise when the rains end. -
Responding to a humanitarian crisis and saving lives: UNHCR in South Sudan
25 Sep 2012 Tens of thousands of people, like Muktar, have fled Sudan's Blue Nile state and crossed into South Sudan. UNHCR's help has been vital. -
Hundreds flee fresh air and ground attacks and cross to South Sudan
25 Sep 2012 About 100 refugees a day are arriving in the South Sudan town of Yida to escape fresh air and ground attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan state. -
As rains ebb in South Sudan, refugee flows are expected to rise
13 Sep 2012 The number of new arrivals could reach 30,000 by year's end. UNHCR urges aid organizations to start planning for a surge in refugee arrivals. -
eBay founder donates US$500,000 for UNHCR's South Sudan operation
5 Sep 2012 Pierre and Pam Omidyar were inspired to help after hearing about a visit to UNHCR-run refugee camps in South Sudan by three members of The Elders. -
UNHCR describes alarming health and nutrition situation in South Sudan camps
24 Aug 2012 Mortality malnutrition rates among Sudanese refugee children in Yida and Batil camp continue to worry UNHCR and its partners; efforts underway to improve situation. -
Guor Marial: the refugee marathon man running for the world
14 Aug 2012 Separated from his family in Sudan by a murderous attack at age eight, this refugee ran in London under the Olympic flag -
Kakuma camp in Kenya surpasses its 100,000 capacity
6 Aug 2012 UNHCR has serious concerns as refugees continue to arrive and the camp area cannot expand without a new source of water.