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South Sudan sixty days promise set to be broken as peace talks falter again
Sixty days ago, both parties to the conflict made a promise to their people that they would bring an end to the fighting and agreed to establish a transitional government of national unity during Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)-brokered mediation talks. But on the eve of the date set to deliver this promise, talks faltered…
Aid agencies condemn attacks on aid workers in South Sudan
A group of seven major humanitarian aid organizations condemns the recent killings and attacks on South Sudanese aid workers in Maban County in the Upper Nile State of South Sudan. We call on all parties to the conflict to immediately stop the targeting of aid workers, to respect international humanitarian law and to allow humanitarian…
Oxfam welcomes General Mills’ commitments to act on climate change following tremendous public pressure
General Mills takes bold stand for climate action Oxfam welcomes General Mills’ commitments to act following tremendous public pressure Oxfam welcomed today’s commitment from General Mills to implement industry-leading measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chains and press for political action to address climate change. The announcement comes after more than 230,000…
Statement from Anthony Scoggins, Director of International Programs
Statement from Anthony Scoggins, Director of International Programs for Oxfam Canada: Oxfam Canada is in the news today – on the radio, television and even trending on social media channels. This flurry of public and media interest has flowed from a request from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) for Oxfam to modify our "purpose as a charity" on papers filed…