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Thousands returning to Nigeria face life-threatening lack of water
Thousands of displaced persons returning from Cameroon to Nigeria are facing appalling conditions on arrival in Pulka, says Oxfam.
Occupied Palestinian Territory: Fifty years of inaction and impunity must end
The international community continues to turn a blind eye to Israel’s violations of international law and the abuse of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), Oxfam said today.
As world faces unprecedented famine threat G7 should pay up and push for peace
G7 leaders meeting in Taormina, Sicily, this week should take the lead in fighting famine and immediately fund nearly half of the UN’s urgent appeal to avoid catastrophic hunger and more deaths.
Renewed violence in Central African Republic worsens humanitarian situation
Oxfam warns of dire situation as 20,000 people are displaced in the city of Bria where humanitarian access is restricted due to the presence of armed groups.
Wealth of five richest men in Nigeria could end extreme poverty in country yet 5 million face hunger
The combined wealth of Nigeria’s five richest men - $29.9 billion - could end extreme poverty in that country according to a new report published by Oxfam today.
Yemen: Swift injection of funds is needed after capital hit by surge of new cholera cases
A growing cholera crisis in Yemen that has already killed more than 120 people with 11,000 suspected cases could deteriorate rapidly unless donor governments immediately send aid they pledged last month to help the struggling country, Oxfam warned today.
Oxfam challenges African leaders to champion new economic models that are ‘fit for the future’
African leaders must build a new more 'human economy' to tackle inequality and poverty, said Oxfam today ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa.
Oxfam helps Syrians to find safety without risking their lives at sea
60 Syrians, arriving in Italy today to seek asylum as part of a humanitarian visa programme, will be hosted by Oxfam in the Italian region of Tuscany.
Oxfam rejects the persistent murders and threats against social leaders in Colombia
In the short period of time between January and March of the current year, 20 human rights defenders have been murdered in Colombia.
Yemen needs both aid and peace to avert famine
More money is urgently needed to ease the humanitarian suffering in Yemen but aid alone is no substitute for reviving efforts to bring about peace, Oxfam said today as ministers will gather in Geneva tomorrow for a high level pledging event.
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