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Sudanese refugees in Chad face growing water crisis in overcrowded camps

Thousands of Sudanese families who fled their homeland to escape war and brutal violence are now confronting a new and punishing struggle in the refugee camps of eastern Chad: a chronic shortage of clean drinking water. With each passing week, the daily search for water is becoming longer, harder, and more desperate, eroding what remains […]

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Ethiopia and UNHCR open new support centre in Addis Ababa to help refugees access legal aid and services

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Ethiopia and the United Nations refugee agency have jointly opened a new support centre in Addis Ababa designed to help refugees navigate the country’s administrative systems and access essential services. The facility, inaugurated in partnership with the Ethiopian authorities, will offer free legal advice and guidance on obtaining official documentation, with the broader goal of

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Treacherous Roads Hamper UN Aid Delivery in South Sudan

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Humanitarian operations in South Sudan are facing severe disruptions as deteriorating road conditions prevent UN convoys from delivering essential aid to vulnerable communities across the country. The state of the transport network has emerged as a critical factor in determining whether food reaches local markets, whether patients can access medical facilities, and whether relief supplies

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UN Moves Early to Shield Thousands in South Sudan as Drought Threat Looms in Eastern Equatoria

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The United Nations has launched a pre-emptive humanitarian operation in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state, aiming to shield thousands of vulnerable residents from an intensifying drought before the most severe impacts take hold. The initiative reflects a growing recognition among aid agencies that early action can be both more effective and less costly than emergency

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Dozens of MSF staff accused of sexual abuse and exploitation of Sudanese refugees in Chad

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One of the world’s leading humanitarian medical organizations is facing fresh allegations of systemic abuse after a report accused dozens of its staff members of sexually exploiting Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. The organization has confirmed that 18 workers were dismissed following internal investigations into what it described as “serious misconduct.” Scope of the allegations

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Activist Commends Algeria’s Humanitarian Support for Gaza Orphans After World Cup Exit

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An activist has publicly commended Algeria for its continued humanitarian support of orphans in Gaza, drawing attention to the country’s solidarity with Palestinians at a time when Algeria’s national football team has been eliminated from the World Cup. The remarks highlight how Algeria’s relationship with the Palestinian cause extends well beyond the sporting arena, rooted

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree Humanitarian Corridor; Prisoners to Be Released Within 10 Days

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group — known as the AFC (Armed Forces of Congo) — signed a landmark humanitarian agreement on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that could mark a significant step toward easing the suffering of millions caught in the crossfire of Africa’s most devastating ongoing conflict.

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