Refugees

UN Agency Boosts Services for Sudanese Refugees

26 May 2012

The United Nations refugee agency said today it is expanding relief operations for refugees in the Yida camp in South Sudan, where the number of people fleeing conflict in neighbouring Sudan has risen to more than 35,000.

UN boosts services for Sudanese refugees in South Sudan

26 May 2012

New York, May 26 : The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday it is expanding relief operations for refugees in the Yida camp in South Sudan, where the number of people fleeing conflict in neighbouring Sudan has risen to more than 35,000.

Outside View: Palestinian refugees forever?

25 May 2012

By ALEXANDER JOFFE and ASAF ROMIROWSKY UPI Outside View Commentator WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) -- Suggested congressional changes to UNRWA and the Palestinians are long overdue and would improve the Palestinians’ ability to become self-reliant. It may also improve the chances for peace with Israel.