refugees

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – In depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:54:58 +0000

The five-year war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which involved the armies of five other countries, officially ended in 2003 and democratic elections were held in 2006.

Conflict in Somalia in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:12:51 +0000

The humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Oxfam International and other NGOs are concerned that a major catastrophe is unfolding.

Crisis in Gaza in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:47:04 +0000

A number of factors, including the suspension of international aid to the Palestinian Authority, the closure of the occupied Palestinian territories by Israel, the continued rocket a

Darfur crisis in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:03:32 +0000

The humanitarian response in Darfur and eastern Chad is the world’s largest, with 4.5 million people – the majority of them women and children – in need of assistan

Five Years into the Darfur Conflict, Three Staffers Look Back

Ian McClelland — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:09 +0000

Melinda Young – Senior Program Coordinator for Darfur

Melinda worked on Oxfam’s Darfur response from the beginning of 2004 until the middle of 2005, and returned again at the st

Oxfam warns Europe not to repeat mistakes of Darfur in Chad

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:51:21 +0000

Urgent action required in Chad as increased insecurity threatens thousands of lives.

Oxfam International's aid effort in Chad three weeks away from total shut down

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:09:16 +0000

Water will be turned off for more than 100,000 unless urgent action taken by the UN and donors.

Oxfam evacuates aid workers from Chad capital

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:12:34 +0000

Oxfam has evacuated its international staff from its N’djamena office, following the latest upsurge in fighting in the capital.

400,000 lives hang in the balance as EU member states drag feet on Chad Force

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:07:55 +0000

International agency Oxfam today criticized European Union member states for failing to provide an urgently needed neutral force to protect over 400,000 Darfuri refugees and displace

Urgent humanitarian aid may be delayed by new violence in eastern Chad

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:43:24 +0000

Thousands of families are fleeing their homes due to mounting violence in eastern Chad, requiring immediate humanitarian assistance that may be compromised by deteriorating security,