U.S. extends protected status for Haitians until January
The Obama administration first granted protections to Haitians following the earthquake that devastated the island
South Sudan president announces unilateral ceasefire, prisoner release
With no sign of a political deal with rebels it is unclear whether a truce will take hold
Why we need to put internal displacement back on the global agenda
Preventing and resolving internal displacement is both a national obligation and a global imperative
African Union seeks international help for forces fighting Kony's LRA
"The LRA ... maintains the potential to rejuvenate itself"
Rescued migrants tell of detention, beatings, slavery in Libya
"They take us to jobs, force us to do hard labour without payment"
South Sudan forces killed 114 civilians around Yei in six months - UN
Pro-government forces accused of committing uncounted rapes, looting and torture
From famine relief to resilience
During times of conflict, building robust food systems can improve access to food
Eight months after approval, new U.N. troops trickle into S.Sudan
UN estimates about 3 mln South Sudanese have fled their homes, parts of the country are in famine and top UN officials have warned of a possible genocide
In busy day for rescues at sea, migrants cheer when told "Libya is over"
"In a few days you will be in Italy, in Europe"
Alarming rise in S.Sudanese children fleeing to Uganda - aid group
At least 9,000 children have made the journey since last July