Desperation drives Central African civilians to risk river route to safety
Although the Oubangui River border is officially closed, people still risk their lives to cross from Bangui in Central African Republic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Congo's army accused of abuse as rebels regroup in Rwanda -U.N. experts
Armed groups and the Congolese army accused of human rights abuses - including use of child soldiers, summary executions and sexual violence - and profiting from illegal mining operations
UNHCR calls for humanitarian access as situation worsens in Central African Republic
In the capital Bangui, fighting and sectarian violence of the past week has displaced 159,000 people, with 450 killings reported there and 160 in other parts of the country.
In Emergencies, People Living With HIV Are Neglected Group, Conference Hears
For people living with HIV in poor countries, there are already many barriers to accessing life-saving medication and also to the nutritional food that will help the treatment work. But for populations affected by emergencies, such as the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it's even harder. This was one of the messages that emerged at the ICASA conference in Cape Town this week. WFP's Natalie Aldern was there and shares her read-out here.
In Emergencies, People Living With HIV Are Neglected Group
For people living with HIV in poor countries, there are already many barriers to accessing life-saving medication and also to the nutritional food that will help the treatment work. But for populations affected by emergencies, such as the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it's even harder. This was one of the messages that emerged at the ICASA conference in Cape Town this week. WFP's Natalie Aldern was there and shares her read-out here.
U.S. urged to support abortions for crisis, conflict rape victims
Obama administration is urged to give positive support to abortions for rape victims in conflict or crisis, at a U.S. conference where women's rights campaigners describe shame and hostility surrounding rape victims in troubled parts of Africa
Newly displaced face appalling living conditions in CAR capital
Fear and fresh fighting have driven more than 100,000 people out of their homes in the last five days. Many are sleeping rough in the rain.