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Fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state displaces tens of thousands
11 Jun 2013 People in Pibor county are particularly affected. Meanwhile, many civilians are walking long distances to find sanctuary in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. -
UNHCR reaches Sudanese refugees in remote region of Central African Republic
31 May 2013 UNHCR has met with some 3,500 refugees in the northern district of Birao and plans to organize an aid distribution. But it needs guarantees for safe humanitarian access. -
Sudanese teen takes mother's advice to embrace education rather than fear it
13 May 2013 Sixteen-year-old Takwa achieved the fourth highest exam results in South Sudan's Upper Nile state. And she was not the only refugee to do well. -
UNHCR starts relocation of Sudanese refugees from flood-prone camp
7 May 2013 UNHCR hopes to complete the relocation of some 20,000 refugees from Jamam transit site to the new Kaya camp in South Sudan by the end of June. -
UNHCR starts moving displaced families from Darfur to safer areas of Chad
23 Apr 2013 UNHCR pre-registers some 23,000 Sudanese refugees who have crossed into south-east Chad. A further 16,000 Chadians have also come across the border. -
Far from her parents, a young refugee girl in South Sudan is again forced to flee
22 Apr 2013 In a refugee settlement in South Sudan's Unity state, UNHCR is working with the community to find families for unaccompanied children in need of a home. -
In a move to a new camp, refugees in South Sudan respond cautiously
17 Apr 2013 To ease congestion and improve security, UNHCR has created a new refugee camp for people living in a temporary settlement in South Sudan. -
Picking up the pieces: UNHCR helps victims of South Sudan camp clash
27 Mar 2013 UNHCR is assessing the needs of people displaced by recent clashes in South Sudan's Yida refugee camp and helping them rebuild their lives. -
Education and outreach key to combatting hepatitis outbreak in South Sudan
11 Mar 2013 UNHCR works with refugee leaders in a South Sudan camp to educate residents about the importance of seeking conventional medical care to treat illness.