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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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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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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The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, where we help save lives and rebuild futures.

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Syria | 24. Apr 2018

"It’s tough right now but we need to work towards a future"

Thomas White, Country Director in Syria, supports Syrians caught up in conflict. During the Brussels conference, White tells us why funding is a long-term investment.

Yemen | 23. Apr 2018

When the life savers are killed

Saturday 21 April, a vehicle belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross was attacked in the southwestern Yemeni city of Taizz, resulting in the killing of ICRC employee Hanna Lahoud from Lebanon.

I am Mahmoud Mohamed and I am 17 years old.
I have been in Jordan for around six years, since 2012.
I used to live in Eastern Ghouta, in Hateet Al Jerash.
In terms of education, I missed it because of the war and the situation here.
As a refugee I can’t study because of financial issues. I have to work instead of studying.
Studying is essential, and I am deprived of it.

Photo: Leen Qashu'/NRC

Iraq|Jordan|Lebanon|Syria | 23. Apr 2018

Brussels II Syria conference must not fall short

Focus on aid, increased pledges and accountability for previous commitments needed, according to eight leading aid agencies.

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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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