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Cyclone Mahasan update: Storm weakened & then dissipated Thurs, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh.
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Sudan
Posted by The.IRC on September 27th, 2011
For South Sudan, independence was a hard-earned and emotional milestone. The IRC is supporting the South Sudanese during their transition by helping them stay healthy, get back to school, find jobs and develop a safe and stable nation. more »
Posted in South Sudan | Tags: South Sudan, Sudan, Sudan referendum, Photo of the Day | 1 Comments
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on July 8th, 2011
I have been at the IRC office in Juba for three days and there is excitement in the air as South Sudan prepares to celebrate its independence as a nation tomorrow. Here's what some of my Sudanese colleagues had to say about what independence means to them. more »
Posted in Africa, South Sudan | Tags: refugees, South Sudan, Sudanese refugees, Sudan, humanitarian aid | 1 Comments
Posted by Susan.Purdin on July 6th, 2011
As an American, I’ve enjoyed many Fourth of July celebrations, from my hometown near Fresno, California to New York City, when I worked at the headquarters of the IRC, and towns and cities in-between. But this year, along with my colleagues here in Juba, I am looking forward to the Ninth of July. more »
Posted in Post conflict, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: South Sudan, Sudan, July 9 | 1 Comments
Posted by George.Rupp on July 1st, 2011
We are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping for a smooth and peaceful beginning for South Sudan, which is scheduled to gain independence as a nation on July 9. But troubles persist in the state of South Kordofan, in north Sudan. more »
Posted in Post conflict, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: refugees, peace, South Sudan, conflict, Sudan, independence, Southern Kordofan, Nuba Mountains |
Posted by Anne.Richard on June 14th, 2011
While visiting South Sudan, my colleagues Nelly and Muki from the IRC protection team brought me to Juba River Port on the banks of the White Nile. We were going to see where Sudanese, who had been living in Khartoum or elsewhere in the North of the country, were now returning to the South. more »
Posted in Post conflict, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: development, Southern Sudan, Sudan | 9 Comments
Posted by Anne.Richard on June 10th, 2011
Juba — the town destined to be the capital of the new nation of South Sudan — is in the midst of sprucing itself up before the independence celebration on July 9. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: South Sudan, Southern Sudan, Advocacy, Sudan, Juba, independence, Sudan news |
Posted by The.IRC on February 21st, 2011
World-renowned supermodel Alek Wek is also an active supporter of humanitarian causes. "I know what refugees go through and I truly believe that we should be able to stand up and say something," she says. more »
Tags: refugees, South Sudan, Southern Sudan, Sudanese refugees, conflict, Sudan, war, Alek Wek |
Posted by The.IRC on January 10th, 2011
That was me and my family just walking along with so many other people, with whatever little we could carry and trying to go somewhere not knowing if it was going to be safe. Not knowing what’s ahead and trying to get to that safety and just hoping that it’s going to be okay. more »
Posted in Resettlement, United States | Tags: refugees, resettlement, Sudanese refugees, conflict, Sudan, Alek Wek | 1 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on December 8th, 2010
An IRC medical team is delivering health care services to thousands in southern Sudan who fled Sudanese army bombings on the north-south border last month. The displaced are mostly women and children. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: emergency, health, humanitarian, Southern Sudan, conflict, Sudan |
Posted by The.IRC on December 7th, 2010
The IRC's Susan Purdin offers insight into southern Sudan in this piece, which aired on PRI's "The World.” (Southern Sudan is holding a January referendum to decide whether to become an independent country.) more »
Posted in Africa, South Sudan | Tags: Africa, referendum, news, Sudan |
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