The humanitarian situation in the northeast Syria remains extremely fragile and could deteriorate quickly.
New Humanitarian: Dear UN Secretary-General, Don’t Forget the Internally Displaced
Internally displaced people have been left out of global agreements on refugees and migrants. It’s time to put that right.
Crisis Denied in Cameroon: Government Refusal to Recognize Suffering in NWSW Deters Donors
If the government of Cameroon and international donors do not act, the humanitarian situation will rapidly deteriorate.
Ethiopia’s Treatment of Its Own IDPs Making Crisis Worse
Refugees International is deeply alarmed by the Ethiopian government’s renewed effort to carry out forced returns of internally displaced people in the country’s south.
Colombia: Two Crises in One Country
It is impossible to view the Venezuelan displacement crisis on its own when there are already 7.7 million internally displaced people in Colombia.
The Crisis Below the Headlines: Conflict Displacement in Ethiopia
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in southern Ethiopia.
In the Central African Republic, Verging on Peace or Back to War
This is a make-or-break moment for the Central African Republic. After years of conflict, a small window of opportunity is open to make real progress toward peace. Alexandra Lamarche offers three key steps the international community must take to consolidate hard-won gains and improve conditions on the ground.
Ethiopia: Abiy’s Misstep on IDPs and How He Can Fix It
Intercommunal violence in Ethiopia has forced 1.4 million people to become displaced in 2018, the highest number of new internally-displaced persons (IDPs) in the world. For all the obstacles and uncertainties facing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy’s administration, it is in their control – and interest – to make significant improvements in their response towards displaced Ethiopians.…
No Home Without Peace for South Sudan’s Displaced
Regina Emilio was forced to flee her home after civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013. She is one of some 200,000 people living in UN-controlled Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites across the country. As a recent peace agreement muddles forward, some are talking of closing the PoC sites. But for Regina…
Political Pressure to Return: Putting Northeast Nigeria’s Displaced Citizens at Risk
The crisis in Northeast Nigeria has reached an inflection point.