With little access to water and other basic services, advocates warn refugee camps could soon be hot spots for COVID-19.
Explainer: Locust Crisis Worsens Food Insecurity in East Africa
The worst locust outbreak to hit East Africa in decades is affecting more than 1.2 million hectares of crops in a region where 20 million people already face food insecurity. The international community must respond immediately.
“Like a Drop of Water on a Fire”: Inadequate Investment in Durable Solutions for Drought IDPs in Ethiopia
Due to severe drought and conflict, Ethiopia is facing a large scale displacement crisis.
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.
The Crisis Below the Headlines: Conflict Displacement in Ethiopia
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in southern Ethiopia.
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.…
Secretary Tillerson Should Promote Safety and Rights of Displaced People During his Trip to Sub-Saharan Africa
As U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson embarks on a multi-nation trip to sub-Saharan Africa, Refugees International delivered a letter to the secretary urging the Trump administration to use this critical opportunity to reaffirm U.S. humanitarian support, while advocating for policies that promote the safety, dignity, and rights of refugees and displaced populations in the sub-Saharan region.
Ambassador Nikki Haley’s Trip to Africa: Background and Recommendations
Refugees International welcomes Ambassador Nikki Haley’s visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Ethiopia this week and next, as well as her commitment to U.S. support for refugee assistance and protection in Africa.
Amal, a Young Dinka Tribesman of Sudan
While teaching at Pima College, I had the honor of working with Amal, a young Dinka tribesman from Sudan. As an assignment, I asked my students to document their unique cultural geography. However difficult it was for Amal to discuss what he and his people experience, he put it in words. Amal has sadly passed away since the assignment. However, I would like to share his story.
Letter to President Obama Ahead of Visit to Kenya and Ethiopia
President Obama’s upcoming trip presents an opportunity to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to addressing the core challenges faced by millions of Africans