Sudan, South Sudan agree to withdraw forces from buffer zone
Nearly 2 million people died in the north-south civil war, which left South Sudan economically devastated and awash with guns
Sudan, South Sudan to withdraw forces from border zone
Sudan and South Sudan share an almost 2,000-km (1,200-mile) border
Sudan, South Sudan in fresh talks to set up buffer zone
Neither Sudan nor South Sudan has pulled its army from the almost 2,000-km (1,200-mile) border between the neighbours due to mistrust left from one of Africa's longest civil wars
Housing, land and property rights for displaced women
As we mark international women's day, we must consider the radical transformations that the humanitarian community can trigger for women in conflict- affected countries. Legal aid to displaced women who need housing, land and property to rebuild their lives is a case in point.
Rebuilding war-torn communities with legal aid
Conflict destroys the social fabric of communities and leaves justice and legal institutions in ruins. This social and economic devastation is more acutely felt by women, who also face persistent discrimination.