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Flood of refugees hits camp near Sudan border

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Flood of refugees hits camp near Sudan border
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May 17, 2012
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Associated Press
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YIDA, South Sudan (AP) — An unexploded bomb sticks out of the earth. Foxholes have been dug by aid workers fearing more airstrikes from Sudan. Streams of hungry refugees are pouring in.

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South Sudan slides towards destitution amid border conflict with Sudan

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South Sudan slides towards destitution amid border conflict with Sudan
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May 16, 2012
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Guardian.co.uk
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South Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis with more than half its population threatened by food shortages because of its ongoing conflict with Sudan, the UN has warned.

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Yida refugee camp in South Sudan remains dangerous for women

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Yida refugee camp in South Sudan remains dangerous for women
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May 14, 2012
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GlobalPost
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Commentary: Rape and domestic violence are all too common for females who fled Nuba Mountains.
 

Press Release: Surge in refugees from South Kordofan fleeing into South Sudan

A new wave of refugees fleeing South Kordofan in the Republic of Sudan is crossing the border into South Sudan as violence in the embattled region escalates and a humanitarian crisis worsens.

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Rebel Training: Introducing human rights in war-torn Central African Republic

Members of the insurgent Peoples' Army for the Restoration of Democracy guard a checkpoint leading into rebel-held territory.

Photo: Peter Biro/The IRC.
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Congo conflict in pictures

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Capturing the conflict in Congo

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Pakistan: Aiding thousands who fled fighting in South Waziristan

Since the summer, over one and a half million displaced Pakistanis have returned to their homes. But at the same time an equal number of people will remain displaced during Pakistan’s harsh winter.

Photo: Sasha Pippenger/The IRC

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