Escalating conflict in South Sudan forces many thousands to flee just as aid dwindles
GENEVA – Over 165,000 people have fled increasing tensions and conflict in South Sudan in the past three months, seeking safety both within the country and across borders and deepening an already dire humanitarian situation across the region, UNHCR, the UN...
UNHCR and partners rush aid as Sudan arrivals overwhelm South Sudan border
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Over 20 months in, the war in Sudan shows no sign of...
UNHCR raises alarm on surge of new arrivals in South Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the recent surge of people...