A fragile new peace deal in South Sudan has brought cautious hope to the country’s 4.5 million displaced people.
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…
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.
Testimony by Eric Schwartz on the Four Famines
Refugees International’s Eric Schwartz testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development and Multilateral Institutions.
NGO Letter to Congress on Supplemental Funding to Respond to Famines
As 43 organizations working on humanitarian and development issues in some of the world’s poorest countries, we write to ask for your support in providing an additional $1 billion in supplemental funding for fiscal year 2017 in order to adequately respond to famine and famine-like conditions across four countries.
Getting it Right: Protection of South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda
The Ugandan government and aid agencies deserve great credit for receiving South Sudanese refugees in a dignified and protective manner.
Defiant South Sudan Puts UN’s Credibility on the Line
Refugees International condemns South Sudan’s announcement on January 11 that it will reject a regional protection force mandated by the United Nations Security Council.
Joint Letter to UN Security Council Members on South Sudan
As human rights, humanitarian, and peacebuilding organizations, we call on the UN Security Council to impose an immediate arms embargo on South Sudan.
Statement on the Situation in South Sudan
We, the undersigned organizations, continue to be alarmed by the drastic humanitarian situation in South Sudan, with the Famine Early Warning Systems Network reporting increasing death rates and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
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.