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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. -
More than 10,000 Somalis flee coastal city of Kismayo, fearing fighting
21 Sep 2012 The majority are heading to villages in other parts of Kismayo, Jilib and Jamame districts. Some are moving towards Mogadishu or Kenya. -
Somali humanitarian "Mama" Hawa wins 2012 Nansen Refugee Award
18 Sep 2012 The former refugee is recognized for her exceptional and inspiring work for Somalia's refugee and displaced girls and women under tough circumstances. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Aid agencies work to stabilize health situation in South Sudan camps
3 Aug 2012 Alarmed by high mortality and morbidity rates among Sudanese refugees in Yida and Batil camps, UNHCR is working with partners to improve treatment and prevention. -
UNHCR relocates 4,000 Sudanese refugees; more convoys planned
24 Jul 2012 UNHCR is moving thousands of Sudanese from the waterlogged and overcrowded Jammam camp, where living conditions are worsening.