Five things you need to know about Africa’s mega-crisis

In 2017 the Democratic Republic of the Congo was declared the country worst affected by conflict displacement in the world. The crisis is set to worsen in 2018. Here are five things you need to know about Africa’s looming mega-crisis.

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Accountability needed for killing of Gaza civilians

09.04.2018 |

The Norwegian Refugee Council expresses its outrage at the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza by the Israeli military, as they protest for their rights, on their land.

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Five facts about Eastern Ghouta

28.03.2018 |

Before the war in Syria broke out, Eastern Ghouta supplied Damascus’ markets with fruits and vegetables. Now, as one of the few non-government-held areas in the war-torn country, it’s known for widespread human suffering.

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10 things threatening the peace in Colombia

21.03.2018 |

More than a year has passed since the Colombian government and the armed group FARC signed a peace agreement, but the peace process is still fragile. It is one thing to secure a deal, but another to follow through on it.

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Central African Republic | 18. Apr 2018

Returnees rebuild their lives, back at home

In the Central African Republic (CAR), a main obstacle for return of displaced people has been the destruction of their homes after they had initially fled. With the support of their community and our teams, displaced people can finally return home.

Colombia | 18. Apr 2018

Colombian conflict has devastating impact on education

About 45,000 students and 2,000 teachers were forced to suspend classes this week as a result of a dispute between armed groups. “When education and children are affected by conflict and associated with fear of violence, the damage to both societies and people is severe and long-lasting, said Christian Visnes, Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Colombia.

Ukraine | 16. Apr 2018

Getting by after four years of war in Ukraine

Anastasiia Ursova lives in a small village with her husband Mikhail and their two young sons. But it was not always like that. One night in 2014, they took the last train to escape from heavy artillery attacks.

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Hoping for a turning point in 2018

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Glimmer of hope

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Why not cash?

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Education

Syria’s out-of-school children

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Yemen | 21. Mar 2018

Donald Trump has a unique opportunity to help the Yemen crisis

DR Congo | 21. Mar 2018

Congo will be Africa’s mega-crisis in 2018

Syria | 12. Feb 2018

Will 2018 be the year of return to Syria?

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