Effective Peacekeeping Doesn’t Include Caveats
By Erin Weir Mon, 02/28/2011 - 13:40
About a year and a half ago, I was interviewing peacekeepers on a tiny temporary base in eastern DR Congo. I met a man in his 80s who had walked five hours on an injured leg to deliver a letter. It was a message for the peacekeepers. And that message was: “Please, don’t leave.”
This base was only accessible by foot or helicopter. There were just 50 soldiers and so they had a really limited reach. But
RI's Web Roundup
By Garrett Bradford Thu, 02/03/2011 - 17:57
Egypt dominates the headlines this week, harsh winter brings hard times to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the United States Congress considers cutting back - this is this week on the Web:
Sudan: Preventing Statelessness
By Maureen Lynch Mon, 01/10/2011 - 02:00
Voting began yesterday on the referendum for independence in south Sudan. This is a historic moment, but many issues in Sudan remain unresolved. RI colleague Limnyuy Konglim identified the following concerns in her latest field mission report:
South Sudan: Support for People on the Move
By Jennifer Smith Wed, 01/05/2011 - 15:03
As we approach the historic referendum on the independence of south Sudan, scheduled to begin Sunday, much has been written and said about the volatility of the political process leading up to the referendum. A less well-known story is how southern Sudanese living in Khartoum have begun returning back to the south in waves, while humanitarian workers in south Sudan struggle to respond to the increasing need.
Sudan: Reading Tea Leaves
By Eileen Shields-West Mon, 10/18/2010 - 23:51
Like reading tea leaves, it is hard for any outsider to really decipher how steadfast President Obama’s administration is about its Sudan policy. The only thing many can agree on is that there has been a flurry of activity lately and that is a good thing because in just three months, on Jan. 9, 2011, there will be a referendum in South Sudan about whether it will remain part of the North or make itself a brand new country. Right now, it looks as if the South is bent on independence and the world needs to be ready.
Sudan: Protecting Minorities
By Jennifer Smith Thu, 10/07/2010 - 17:33
On September 25, Reuters reported worrying comments from the Sudanese Information Minister Kamal Mohamed Obeid related to southerners living in north Sudan if the south votes to secede as expected in the January 2011 referendum. According to the report Mr. Obeid, from the National Congress Party (NCP), said that “If the result of the referendum was separation, then the southerners will not enjoy citizenship rights in the north as they would be considered citizens of another state.” He apparently went on to say "They will not enjoy citizenship rights, jobs or benefits, they will not be allowed to buy or sell in Khartoum market…. We will not even give them a needle in the hospital.”
Washington D.C. buzzes as Sudanese Referenda Approaches
By Refugees International Tue, 08/24/2010 - 11:19by Agostine Ndung'u
With the clock ticking towards the historic January 2011 referenda in South Sudan and Abyei, concerns are rising among the international community that preparations on the ground are moving at a dangerously slow pace. Unless precautions are taken immediately, Sudan might just slip back into civil war. To avert this looming danger, humanitarian and advocacy organizations, like Refugees International are abuzz with activity in Washington, D.C. As an intern at RI I attended several events about Sudan this summer that give a glimpse into the concerns felt by the policy community here in Washington.
“Renewing the Pledge” and avoiding humanitarian disaster
By Jennifer Smith Thu, 07/15/2010 - 14:36
The report “Renewing the Pledge” released yesterday by a group of 26 international NGOs and civil society organizations highlighted the urgency of renewed international attention to Sudan. With less than six months to go before referenda in south Sudan and Abyei determine whether they remain united with the north, there is a laundry list of priority issues that still need to be resolved.
Southern Sudan: Security Gaps Compromise Civilian Protection
By Limnyuy Konglim Mon, 04/12/2010 - 16:50
Five years after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and less than a year away from the referendum on southern independence, the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) still needs to make substantial progress in reforming the security sector and its ability to protect civilians. The pastoralist and farming communities of Sudan have a history of conflict with one another due to competition for grazing land and water for their cattle.
Southern Sudan: The Quest for National Identity
By Limnyuy Konglim Fri, 03/26/2010 - 15:44With the southern Sudanese referendum for independence less than a year away, it is a bit puzzling that the south is not overcome by an overwhelming sense of nationalism. It is true that on the eve of the national elections, the increasing number of independent candidates has fractured southern political parties that were previously utilized as national rallying bases.
 |
 |
 |
Refugees International (RI) advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.