Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts,” said ICRC’s president Mirjana Spoljaric. Why is civilian protection in armed conflicts crucial? Ensuring safety and security of non-combatants Upholding international humanitarian law Preserving human dignity What … Read more
Uganda’s refugee policy under strain from influx from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan Uganda is facing a growing number of refugees from Sudan, with over 33,000 arrivals, 19,000 settling in Kampala in 2024. Why are refugees coming to Uganda? Sudanese fleeing a year-long war Influx from Congo and South Sudan due to conflicts and climate … Read more
Uganda’s Humanitarian Efforts Strained by Influx of Refugees In the midst of ongoing conflicts and climate challenges, Uganda is experiencing a surge in refugees seeking safety from countries like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan. How is Uganda coping with this influx? Over 33,000 Sudanese arrivals, with 19,000 in Kampala since … Read more
What humanitarian aid was provided in Wad Madani, Sudan? By 13 January, a team was sent back to Wad Madani, providing support at Madani Teaching Hospital to address the needs of the population. What medical services were offered? Support in emergency room, operation theatre, maternity, inpatient department Mental health care and assistance for sexual violence … Read more
Women and girls mired in Sudan crisis face a surge in sexual violence A year ago, when fighting first broke out in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, Fatima* thought staying indoors with her children was the safest option. However, a sense of security was shattered when armed men demanded food and water, leading to multiple instances of … Read more
JUBA – UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner, Kelly T. Clements, and Sweden’s State Secretary for International Development Cooperation, Diana Janse, have recently visited South Sudan to assess the impact of the ongoing crisis following a year of conflict in Sudan. What did the officials observe during their visit? Visited Renk, where displaced South Sudanese and Sudanese … Read more
Statement by the High Commissioner on Sudan, ParisCaroline Earley Mon, 04/15/2024 – 19:10 Why is the war in Sudan a humanitarian crisis? The war in Sudan has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises globally. Nine million people displaced by violence Devastation of lives and infrastructure What are the current challenges faced? From the … Read more
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has revealed a shocking statistic from Sudan. What is the alarming figure unveiled by the IOM report? 20,000 people are compelled to leave their homes in Sudan every day. Half of these individuals are children. What does this mean for the people in Sudan? This … Read more