By David Singh GENEVA, 3 February 2012 - A 15-day state of disaster is currently in effect in areas on the west coast of Fiji that have been ravaged by floods which began on 22 January. A flood watch is in place as periods of heavy rain are expected. All those living in flood-prone areas have been...
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Fiji: Thousands forced from their homes following floods and landslides
By Reeni Amin Chua Severe flooding and landslides caused by constant heavy rains since last weekend in the northern and western division of Fiji’s largest island of Viti Levu, have forced thousands from their homes to seek safety in evacuation centres. A state of disaster has been declared in the...
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South Sudan: Food shortages cause for concern
Highlights: • Emergency food supplies sufficient to feed more than 10,000 people for one month are en route to Agok, where people remain displaced since conflict broke out in Abyei some five months ago. • Food security has deteriorated due to insecurity, low agricultural production and high...
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UN warns of more tension as Sudan and South Sudan maintain troops in disputed area
Watch the Webcast SC/10406 Security Council 6628th Meeting (AM) Following Briefing, Council Pressed to Set Deadline for Withdrawal of Northern Troops; Also Warned of ‘Security Vacuum’ Unless UN Interim Force Fully Deployed Sudan and South Sudan had shown that they could cooperate on matters...
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South Sudan: Flash flooding affects displaced Abyei population in Agok, hampers relief effort
Highlights: • Flash flooding affects displaced Abyei population in Agok and hampers relief effort. • Humanitarian response underway in Jonglei State to persons affected by recent clashes, despite continued tensions. • People continue to arrive from conflict in South Kordofan in Sudan to Unity...