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“Safer in Iraq than Syria”
Posted by The.IRC on July 10th, 2012
As the violence intensifies in Syria, civilians are forced to endure the punishing bombings and raids or flee their homes seeking safety across the border. In a recent interview the IRC's Bob Kitchen said, “It’s considered safer in Iraq these days than Syria. That gives you an idea of how bad things are.” more »
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South Sudan at One: The world’s newest nation continues to struggle
Posted by The.IRC on July 9th, 2012
Decades of civil war and neglect have burdened South Sudan with one of the highest incidences of maternal death globally. Meanwhile, renewed fighting on the border with Sudan has forced 150,000 refugees into camps in the south. more »
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A new nation gives birth to life-saving obstetric care
Posted by Peter.Biro on July 6th, 2012
Ripping up clouds of red dust, the IRC ambulance flies along the potholed roads leading to the South Sudanese town of Aweil. Inside, 19-year-old Arek Mawien lies on a stretcher grimacing in pain as she struggles to give birth to her first baby. more »
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Becoming a U.S. citizen [Q&A]
Posted by The.IRC on July 6th, 2012
Germaine, a refugee from war-torn Republic of Congo, and her family were resettled by the IRC in Abilene, Texas, in 2007. With the goal of becoming a U.S. citizen, Germaine has enrolled in an IRC citizenship education program, studying English as a second language and American civics. more »
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As South Sudan celebrates its first Independence Day, citizens slowly reconstruct their towns and homes
Posted by Peter.Biro on July 6th, 2012
Decades of civil war and neglect left South Sudan one of the poorest and most undeveloped countries in the world. The IRC is providing health care, clean water and other assistance to South Sudanese who are returning home to rebuild their villages. more »
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Responding to the Syrian crisis: Aid workers provide emergency relief for Syrian refugees
Posted by Sue Dwyer - IRC on July 5th, 2012
In Jordan, I visited IRC health clinics in Ramtha and Mafraq, cities close to the Syrian border, and met with three Syrian women who fled to Jordan after their husbands were killed and their dwellings outside of Homs destroyed. more »
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Yussuf's Independence Day [Video]
Posted by The.IRC on July 4th, 2012
Congratulations to Yussuf Yussuf, a refugee from Somalia who is fulfilling his dream of becoming a U.S. citizen on July 4. He'll join 85 other people on the steps of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello today to take the oath of citizenship. more »
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Mapping emergencies, helping Afghans
Posted by Sam Duerden on July 3rd, 2012
Amid the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan it can be extremely difficult to accurately assess humanitarian needs. Learn how mapping and other information-gathering tools aid the IRC in our emergency relief work. more »
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Latest News from Syria: Record number of Syrian refugees cross into Jordan
Posted by Ned Colt on July 3rd, 2012
A record number of Syrian refugees crossed into Jordan this week. While it's uncertain what prompted the spike in crossings, with the crumbling of a U.N. brokered ceasefire and a following upsurge in violence, the security situation in Syria is deteriorating. more »
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