Attacks Bring New Risks for Kenya's Urban Somalis
By Melanie Teff Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:19Tens of thousands of Somali refugees live in Kenya’s cities, but they are often forgotten amid the region’s myriad refugee problems. So on our recent visit to Kenya, we asked how these people have been affected by the (presumed) Al Shabab attacks on Kenyan refugee camps further afield.
Insecurity in Dadaab: A Camp Forever Changed
By Mark Yarnell Thu, 02/16/2012 - 15:43My colleague, Melanie Teff, and I are just back from the main staff complex of the Dadaab refugee camp in northeastern Kenya. Our RI colleagues last visited the camp and met with refugees in October 2011, amid a major influx of Somalis seeking refuge from famine and conflict.
Combating "Compassion Fatigue" and Other Reporting Challenges
By Michael Boyce Mon, 02/06/2012 - 13:45Today, we're pleased to bring you a special guest post by acclaimed journalist Brooke Gladstone. This post originally appeared on the Impatient Optimists blog at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Khartoum's Deadly Game
By Peter Orr Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:20This blog post originally appeared at ThinkProgress Security as a guest post.
AMISOM: Changing the Mission to Reflect Somalia’s New Reality
By Erin Weir Mon, 01/23/2012 - 17:52
It was six months ago that famine was declared in Somalia. The steady
flow of refugees already fleeing conflict was joined by a torrent of new
asylum seekers – people fleeing because of hunger and looking for a
more hopeful place in which to re-build their lives. During the past
six months, hundreds of thousands of people made their way to
neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia, and aid organizations scrambled to ramp
up their operations in order to serve these new arrivals.
Amazingly, a Dysfunctional Congress Delivers
By Marc Hanson Wed, 01/18/2012 - 16:11This week, the Washington Post published a poll showing that the U.S. Congress has set a new record for disapproval. A whopping 84 percent of Americans do not approve of the way Congress is doing its job. Media coverage of the House and Senate highlights the brinksmanship and polarized politicking that seems to surround every piece of legislation – and now, even routine nominations and confirmations.
Gaining a Nation, Losing a Nationality
By Sarnata Reynolds Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:33Just as the Republic of South Sudan (RoSS) officially gained nationhood six months ago, hundreds of thousands of southern Sudanese were losing their nationality.
While independence was being celebrated in Juba, the government in Khartoum was busy declaring that anyone with family ties to the new country would no longer be Sudanese. They would be stripped of the only nationality they had ever held.
Stemming Ethnic Violence in South Sudan
By Peter Orr Mon, 01/09/2012 - 16:53This blog post originally appeared at UN Dispatch as a special guest post.
Building on the Success of 2011
By Michael Boyce Tue, 01/03/2012 - 18:50Happy New Year, from all of us at Refugees International! Before we start tackling the challenges of 2012 – and there will be many – we bring you a brief wrap-up of all things RI from the year gone by.
First, "RI in 2011: By the Numbers":
16 Days: To End Violence Against Women, Enlist the Men
By Michel Gabaudan Fri, 12/09/2011 - 17:13For the last two weeks, my colleagues have reflected on global efforts to combat violence against women and girls, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Today, I want to examine a vital and practical solution to the problem of gender violence: the engagement of men and boys.
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