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Threat of four famines in 2017 “a catastrophic betrayal of our common humanity”
The world stands on the brink of an unprecedented four famines in 2017 due to a catastrophic failure of the global community to uphold its obligations to the most vulnerable of people. Oxfam today calls on donors to take immediate action to help as many as 20 million people now at risk of starvation. Famine…
Aid agencies in South Sudan warn that funds are urgently needed to stop the spread of famine
Twenty seven humanitarian agencies working in South Sudan have warned that unless substantial funds are immediately provided to those working on the ground, organizations will struggle to stop famine spreading across the country in the next few months. The statement follows Monday’s declaration of famine in parts of the country. The UN has appealed…
Famine in South Sudan reflects international failure, Oxfam
Emma Jane Drew, Humanitarian Program Manager in South Sudan says: “This is a man-made tragedy, and we are running out of time to avoid it getting worse. In over 30 years working in the affected areas, Oxfam has never witnessed such dire need. Vulnerable people, out of reach of life-saving assistance due to the conflict,…
Fears for 750,000 people trapped in western Mosul as battle draws near, Oxfam
An estimated 750,000 people are trapped in western Mosul without any safe means of escape from the latest military offensive that could start any day, Oxfam warned today. Humanitarian conditions in the west of the city are deteriorating after supply routes were cut off in November when the east of the city was being recaptured.…