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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. -
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. -
UNHCR puts priority on health for refugees flooding into South Sudan
10 Jul 2012 UNHCR and partners undertake a mass health screening to obtain data on mortality rates and vaccination across refugee sites in South Sudan states.