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April, 2012

April 16, 2012 - 
Agence France Press
Civilians struggle in Sudan, South Sudan border battles

Fierce fighting at the border between Sudan and South Sudan is worsening an already grim humanitarian situation there, aid workers said Monday, with a surge of refugees arriving in overstretched camps.

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April 16, 2012 - 
NBC's Today Show
IRC Voice, Rashida Jones on NBC's Today

IRC Voice, Rashida Jones, joins the hosts of NBC's Today to talk Parks and Recreation, Celeste & Jesse Forever, and her role as an IRC Voice for the International Rescue Committee.

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April 13, 2012 - 
BBC News
Sudan 'arming civilians' to fight South Kordofan rebels

Sudan is arming civilians in South Kordofan as fighting against rebels in the state that borders South Sudan intensifies, the BBC has found.

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April 4, 2012 - 
Redonline
It’s a subject very close to our hearts at Red HQ, with our Speak Out, Save A Life, campaign gaining momentum every day so we are very glad to hear that one of the UK’s brightest stars has backed another online push to raise awareness about violence

Romola Garai, from the BBC drama The Hour has joined forces with the International Rescue Committee for the UK launch of a campaign to raise awareness about the huge challenges faced by women and girls worldwide and highlight simple ways to help them survive.

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April 1, 2012 - 
Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
Refugees find hope, happiness playing soccer together for Abilene Cooper team

Refugees find hope, happiness playing soccer together for Cooper Tika Ghimrey looks like an ordinary American boy. The Cooper junior lives like one too.

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