November 28
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Tension Over Planned Eviction in Likoni
The Star
Tension is high in Likoni following a planned eviction of over one thousand families. The residents have threatened to resist the eviction on the nine thousand acre piece of land... Read more »
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Reaching Out to Humanitarian Professionals [press release]
ICRC
With the changing nature of armed conflicts the work humanitarian professionals is becoming more and more complex. For this reason, humanitarian professionals must use a variety of... Read more »
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Govt and UNHCR to Return Somalia Refugees.
The Star
Plans to repatriate Somalia refugees home have begun through the government and UNHCR. Commissioner for Refugees Badu Katelu says the program is likely to take time as it will... Read more »
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Quick Talk - Ssenkubuge, Sober Man of God
Observer
Charles James Ssenkubuge cuts a comical figure, at least for Quick Talk, and so on seeing him, Quick Talk grins and then bursts into subtle laughter. Ssenkubuge, he might not even... Read more »
November 27
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EU Backs Plan to Relocate Yida Refugee Camp
Sudan Tribune
The European Union (EU) on Monday said it fully supports the decision by the South Sudan government and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) to relocate Yida camp in Unity state. Read more »
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Ethnic and Economic Grievances Underlie Violence in Eastleigh [analysis]
ThinkAfricaPress
Are retaliatory attacks against ethnic Somalis in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood likely to be repeated as we approach elections? Read more »
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Sudan Must Find Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons - UN Expert
UN News
A United Nations independent expert today urged the Sudanese Government to boost its efforts to find durable solutions to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in all... Read more »
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WFP Food Brings Lifeline to Thousands Fleeing Unrest in Eastern DRC
WFP
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of people are on the move, balancing their belongings on their heads or on chukudus, the local wooden scooters. They pack the... Read more »
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Hunger Crisis Looms As Families Flee Fighting in Eastern Congo
WFP
An upsurge of fighting in Eastern Congo has forced thousands of families to flee their homes, leaving them with little access to food. WFP, which was already feeding nearly half a... Read more »
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Aid Deliveries Resuming Around Goma After Days of Disruption [press release]
UNHCR
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Adrian Edwards - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at the press briefing, on 27 November 2012, at the Palais des... Read more »
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Makueni Squatters Raise the Alarm Over Grabbing
The Star
Hundreds of squatters at Nguu and Kiboko settlement schemes in Kibwezi in Makueni have raised the alarm over increasing cases of land grabbing in the area. Read more »
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Security Agencies Deployed in Dadaab Camp
The Star
Intelligence reports show that some of the refugees at the Dadaab camp are working with Al-Shabaab militia to perpetrate terror activities in the country. Read more »
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Oxfam Steps Up Response to Growing Crisis in Eastern Congo [press release]
Oxfam
As the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo grows, with thousands of people fleeing new fighting in the past 48 hours, Oxfam is stepping up the supply of life-saving aid to more... Read more »
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Kisii IDPs Take State to Court Over Payout
The Star
Over 2, 800 internally displaced persons from Kisii county have sued the government for its failure to compensate them. Read more »
November 26
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IPS
Humanitarian agencies working in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been overwhelmed following a massive displacement triggered by fighting between the... Read more »
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900 Displaced By Sudan Air Attacks
Sudan Tribune
Bombing of South Sudan's Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, allegedly carried out by Sudanese warplanes over three days last week, has displaced more than 900 people in Aweil North... Read more »
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'We Will Address Influx of Congolese Refugees'
Times of Zambia
ZAMBIA is on high alert to address the influx of refugees fleeing renewed clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government forces and the M23 rebels, Home Affairs... Read more »
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Govt Officials Quizzed Over Sh1.5 Billion Bududa IDP Funds
New Vision
The Police are investigating a case where six officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) have been linked to the embezzlement of sh1.5 billion. The funds were meant for... Read more »
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Darfur Refugees - 'Delay in Food Distribution'
Radio Dabanga
Sudanese refugees from Bambari camp in the Central African Republic have complained about a delay and lack of food ration distribution, Radio Dabanga learned on Friday November 23. Read more »
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Camps Suffering From Lack of Drinking Water
Radio Dabanga
Residents from Nertity camp in Central Darfur are suffering from a lack of drinking water, reportedly caused by a lack of fuel to operate the water pumps, sources told Radio... Read more »
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WFP to Distribute Food to Tawila Camps
Radio Dabanga
The World Food Programme (WFP) and Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed, in a meeting with sheikhs, youth representatives and women, to continue... Read more »
November 25
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UNHCR Resumes Registration of Refugees From Somalia
Shabelle
The UN refugee agency has resumed registration of new refugees from Somalia after receiving a go- ahead from the Kenyan government. Read more »
November 24
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The Herald
NEARLY 43 000 Zimbabweans have been deported from South Africa since October last year for living in that country without proper documentation. Read more »
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UNHCR Chief's Visit Places Spotlight on 'Forgotten Refugee Crisis' [press release]
UNHCR
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to South Sudan aimed at bringing attention and support for tens of thousands of... Read more »
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UN Seeks Over U.S $1 Billion for South Sudan Humanitarian Assistance
Sudan Tribune
The United Nations is asking its members for $1.16 billion in order to meet the humanitarian and development challenges in South Sudan, the world's newest and one of Africa's... Read more »
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