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May 13, 2015

Fighting in South Sudan leaves 300,000 people without vital aid

Recent outbreaks of fighting in South Sudan have left 300,000 people needing urgent assistance and forced up to 100,000 from their homes, says Christian Aid
September 15, 2014

UN humanitarian chief urges sustained funding to assist Iraqis

Sustained funding and support is vital if the UN and its partners are to continue assisting millions of Iraqis affected by the crisis in the country, says the UN's top humanitarian official
September 4, 2014

Christian Aid calls for end to identity-based violence in Iraq and UK

The recent upsurge in violence in Iraq has led to a major new humanitarian crisis with more than 1.45 million people forced to flee their homes since the start of the year, says Christian Aid.
July 7, 2014

Christian Aid responds to conflict in Nigeria that has displaced 50,000

Christian Aid partners are providing emergency support to some 50,000 people who have fled a conflict in the north central state of Benue in Nigeria.
June 17, 2014

UN condemns mass executions in Iraq

The UN human rights chief has condemned the recently reported “cold-blooded” mass executions in Iraq and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged that those responsible be brought to justice.
February 6, 2014

Number of internally displaced Syrians to double by end of 2014, says UN

Those displaced by the civil war inside Syria are expected to rise from some 3.5 million now to 6.5 million by the end of the year, says a senior UN official.
January 5, 2014

Nearly a million displaced people in Central African Republic

Violence and insecurity in Central African Republic has pushed the number of internally displaced people past 935,000.
January 3, 2014

Multiple emergencies 'great test' of global humanitarian system, says UN

An unprecedented number of people are beginning 2014 either internally displaced or as refugees, the United Nations humanitarian chief has warned.
July 28, 2013

Faith leaders promote protection of displaced people

Along with other faith-based groups, the WCC has helped develop the United Nations refugee agency declaration on protection for refugees, displaced and stateless people.
June 19, 2013

Thousands of lives uprooted in forced Romanian evictions

The Romanian authorities stand accused of betraying thousands of citizens through broken promises and "total disregard" of their right to adequate housing.