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Communities in eastern Congo not any safer despite M23 defeat
A new Oxfam report, In the Balance, reveals that large swathes of the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu remain under the control of various armed groups, many that have expanded into security vacuums left when the Congolese armed forces turned their attention to the M23. Military operations against armed groups run the risk…
NGOs welcome ceasefire agreement in South Sudan, reaffirm their commitment to help all populations in need of assistance
“We call upon all parties to the conflict to allow unimpeded humanitarian access, and to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of our staff.” Caroline Boyd Medair’s Country Director Juba, South Sudan – Fifty-five major humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in South Sudan have expressed their deep concern about the current humanitarian situation…
Oxfam Canada reacts to GoC pledge of additional humanitarian aid in Syrian conflict
In response to Prime Minister Harper's announcement of additional humanitarian support to the Syrian people during his visit to the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan, Oxfam Canada's Executive Director Robert Fox said: "Oxfam Canada welcomes Prime Minister Harper's pledge of additional support for Syrians fleeing the violence that rages on in their country. On top…
Despite ceasefire, South Sudanese refugees and Ugandan host communities struggle with mounting risks
While yesterday’s ceasefire is a sign of political progress, efforts to support the more than 50,000 South Sudanese refugees in Uganda remain grossly under resourced, and host communities are being pushed to the breaking point, Oxfam warned today. In Northern Uganda’s Arua and Adjumani districts, more than 1,000 South Sudanese refugees—mostly women and children—arrive every…