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Oxfam warning of ‘disaster upon disaster’ as Mozambique braces for Tropical Storm Gezani
Oxfam is warning that Mozambique could be seriously impacted by Tropical Storm Gezani, which is currently gaining intensity over the Mozambique channel. Even if it doesn’t make landfall, it is likely to cause strong winds and flooding rain across Sofala, Gaza and Inhambane provinces – areas which have already been devastated by months of heavy…
Escalation of conflict in South Sudan threatens to push a million into extreme food crisis
Families in South Sudan are once again having to flee for their lives due to escalating conflict at a time when hunger is already at catastrophic levels, Oxfam warned. Renewed fighting, which has spread across Jonglei and into the neighbouring area of Walgak, 100 kilometres from the capital Juba, is deepening an already dire situation,…
Oxfam reaction to IPC alert for Sudan confirming famine-level malnutrition in two additional areas
Responding to today’s Integrated Food Security Classification (IPC) alert Oxfam’s Fati N’Zi-Hassane, Oxfam in Africa Director, said: “It is deeply alarming that famine-level malnutrition has been confirmed in two additional areas of North Darfur that were previously not at risk. This is in addition to the extreme hunger levels already being experienced by communities who have suffered nearly…
Rafah reopening must see free movement of Palestinian people and goods: Oxfam
Reacting to today’s reopening of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza, Oxfam’s oPt Policy Lead Bushra Khalidi said: “We welcome the reopening of Rafah which is desperately needed for people who have been trapped without options for so many months of closure imposed as part of a broader siege on Gaza. A crossing that…