South Sudan Preparing for Darfur Refugees?

With critical aid groups expelled from Darfur, many believe that it is only a matter of time before refugees head south.
The UN and the Southern Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC) are preparing for a possible mass influx of Darfur internally displaced persons seeking food, water, shelter, and other assistance.
Problem is, South Sudan has issues of [...]

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Happy Birthday Lost Boys

In the late 1980’s, tens of thousands of Sudanese boys were forced from their homes by a devastating civil war between North and South Sudan. Without parents or a home to call their own, they became known as the Lost Boys.
With the help of organizations like the International Rescue Committee, several refugees were able to [...]

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The Road Home

Approximately 4 million people were displaced from and within Sudan in recent years. Now, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 1.7 million are making their way back home.
Unfortunately, rather than being greeted with open arms when they return, these individuals are greeted with a lack of food, water, electricity, basic health services, jobs, schools, [...]

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Meet the (foster) parents

Joseph “Lopez” Lomong is a United States Olympic 1500-meter runner, and was the choice as the flag bearer of the United States at the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Below is an interview featuring Robert and Barbara Rogers, who took in six Sudanese refugees in their home.  Lopez Lomong was the first of these “Lost Boys” from [...]

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Single moms of Darfur

On day 7 of the Darfur Olypmics, Mia Farrow talks with women about their lives in the refugee camp.

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Women and girls living in Darfur and eastern Chad – in camps, towns and rural areas – live in constant fear of sexual violence. The perpetrators are usually men from the Sudanese security forces, [...]

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Darfur refugees speak out

Mia Farrow is with refugees from Darfur all throughout the Beijing Olympics. Yesterday, she met with leaders of the camp who presented her with a document voicing their needs.
1. We agree with the decision of the International Criminal Court.
2. The refugees have no link to the International community. But they must listen to our voices, [...]

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