U.S. sending more forces, aircraft to seek Uganda warlord Kony -report
UGANDA-KONY/USA:U.S. sending more forces, aircraft to seek Uganda warlord Kony -report
South Sudanese Find Refuge and Food in Ethiopia
Tens of thousands of refugees from South Sudan are pouring into Ethiopia, fleeing the fighting in their homeland. Humanitarian officials now forecast this country could host some 150,000 South Sudanese refugees by the end of 2014. WFP is distributing food rations to refugees in camps and border crossings, along with special, nutrient-packed foods for the most vulnerable. But the sheer numbers of new arrivals are straining the resources of the humanitarian community.
Fleeing Homes, South Sudanese Find Refuge And Food In Ethiopia
Tens of thousands of refugees from South Sudan are pouring into Ethiopia, fleeing the fighting in their homeland. By the end of the year, officials say Ethiopia could be hosting some 150,000 South Sudanese refugees. WFP is distributing food rations to refugees in camps and border crossings, along with special, nutrient-packed foods for the most vulnerable. But the sheer numbers of new arrivals are straining the resources of the humanitarian community.
'Ghost' Malian refugees show abuse of UN registration system
UNHCR sources say Malian Tuareg chiefs cut deals with village elders in Burkina Faso to present local children as their own to gain extra rations which they later sold - one thing that could drive up the number of registered refugees
Food shortages in South Sudan force more people into exile, cause friction
Local residents in Maban County demand that 60,000 refugees in Yusuf Batil and Gendrassa camps leave within two months. Hostilities spread to Doro and Kaya camps.
A blacksmith shows a digging tool, that has a gun drawn on it, at the blacksmith's market in Rumbek
A blacksmith shows a digging tool, that has a gun drawn on it, at the blacksmith's market in Rumbek March 20, 2014. Some of the blacksmiths working in the market are using bullet casings to make bracelets or spears for fishing. The oldest blacksmith here has been doing that since the first Sudanese civil war (Anyanya I, 1955-1972), according to a blacksmith at the market. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT SOCIETY)
S.Sudan rebels, government claim oil town as talks delayed
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-S.Sudan rebels, government claim oil town as talks delayed