Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries: Stalled peace talks in Burundi are forcing hundreds to flee every day seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, the United Nations refugee agency warned today, appealing for more support, particularly land to shelter for new arrivals and to ensure protection of children … [Read more...] about Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries
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Somalia: Early action the only way to avert another catastrophe, says senior UN relief official
Somalia: Early action the only way to avert another catastrophe, says senior UN relief official: Faced with a 'slight but steady' increase in the number of people in need, the humanitarian community in Somalia launched today an $ 864 million to reach 3.9 million people with urgent life-saving assistance, the United Nations relief wing reported. … [Read more...] about Somalia: Early action the only way to avert another catastrophe, says senior UN relief official