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An overview of Lagoro IDP camp in Kitgum District, northern Uganda, 20 May 2007. Manoocher Deghati/IRIN
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  1. Sanctuary in the city? Urban displacement and vulnerability in Damascus - A desk study

    Publication - Discussion papers - 1 December 2011
    HPG Working Papers
    Simone Haysom and Sara Pavanello
    This study focuses on urbanisation, displacement and vulnerability in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Research aims to consider the reality of life for displaced populations in urban areas, investigate the policy and operational challenges that confront national and international stakeholders when responding to the needs of urban internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees, and offer recommendations for strengthening support to these populations.
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  3. Village residents flee fighting in Abyei
    Village residents flee fighting in Abyei

    Internally Displaced Persons on the road fleeing large-scale fighting in Abyei, between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army. 20/05/2008
    License: Creative Commons
    Credit: UN Photo/Tim McKulka
    Source: Flickr

    Sudan and South Sudan's unfinished business: Abyei and Southern Kordofan

    Event - Public event - 12 August 2011 14:30 - 16:30 (GMT+01 (BST))

    The arrival of the Ethiopian peacekeeping force in Sudan has again focused attention on the disputed region of Abyei. This event brings together Dr Luka Biong Deng, and His Excellency Abdullahi Alazreg to discuss their different perspectives on the issues, with His Excellency Norbert Braakhuis providing additional reflections.


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  5. Child having lunch at Juba Orphanage
    Child having lunch at Juba Orphanage

    Children have lunch at the Juba Orphanage, Sudan.
    License: Creative Commons
    Credit: UN Photo/Arpan Munier
    Source: Flickr

    Juba calling: hopes for the world’s newest nation

    Event - Public event - 7 July 2011 13:00 - 15:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

    This event has been scheduled to mark the imminent independence of the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July, following January’s referendum in which people of the south voted to separate from the north after decades of civil war.

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  7. Disasters theme issue: Refugees and the displaced

    Publication - Journal articles or issues - 20 June 2011
    Disasters
    Various authors
    This special issue features a selection of the most relevant and original articles about refugee and displacement issues published by Disasters over the past 35 years to mark the 60th anniversary of the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
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  8. South Sudan After 9th July

    Event - Public event - 16 June 2011 14:00 - 17:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

    Brainstorm session organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on how to deal with conflict and transition in the context of South Sudan

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  9. Waging Peace in Sudan: Past, Present and Future

    Event - Public event - 3 June 2011 15:00 - 16:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

    This event will launch the book Waging Peace in Sudan: Past, Present and Future (Sussex Academic Press). Speakers will discuss how regional efforts, the engagement of the Troika (US, UK and Norway) and the two leaders on each side, Vice President Ali Osman Taha and late Chairman of the SPLM/A Dr John Garang worked together in ending the longest civil war in Africa and will provide possible scenarios on the future of the two Sudans.

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  10. Rural villagers in Port Sudan
    Rural villagers in Port Sudan

    Livelihoods & food security work by SOS Sahel in Yobtahashi, Adabai, Sanganeb, Mistahalel & Aguamt villages, Rural Port Sudan.
    License: Creative Commons
    Credit: SOS Sahel
    Source: Flickr

    City limits: urbanisation and vulnerability in Port Sudan

    Event - Public event - 5 April 2011 11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+01 (BST))

    The rapid expansion of Sudan’s towns and cities confronts humanitarian and development agencies with new and complex challenges. Speakers will reflect on the challenges of urbanisation in Port Sudan, and introduce broader issues facing eastern Sudan.

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