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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. -
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. -
Nairobi workshop creates hope for HIV patients in emergencies
4 Sep 2012 East African experts trade experiences and find ways to make sure people living with HIV are not ignored when next drought or flood hits. -
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. -
Refugees lament losses as fire razes market in Kenya's Dadaab camp
2 Aug 2012 No refugees were hurt in Sunday's fire but most of the market in Dagahaley camp in the Dadaab refugee complex has been razed to the ground. -
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.