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  1. 7 hours ago

    More armed groups have emerged in the past 7 years than in the previous 70.

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    Jul 1

    Myanmar not ready for Rohingya to return, Red Cross chief says

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    12 hours ago

    Very distressing news out of where thousands of civilians are trapped near Nassib after fleeing the intense fighting in Daraa. With temperatures soaring, no food or water, and no safe place to hide, they are caught between a rock and a hard place.

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  4. 19 hours ago

    No child should lose their childhood to conflict.

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  5. Jul 5

    From a bedroom to a makeshift hospital ward. With ’s health system near collapse, many are forced to care for their injured loved ones at home. "The pain is unbearable, but I try not to scream. I don't want my family to spend more money on drugs.”

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    Jul 5

    is among the most pressing needs of people affected by war. We have decided to partner with to create solutions for people and communities in protracted crisis.

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  7. Jul 5

    Decimated by war, the streets of the old city of lie in ruins.

    5 replies . 78 retweets 85 likes
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  8. Jul 4

    Life will never be the same for families returning home to , . 6.3 million people still remain displaced within the country.

    3 replies . 107 retweets 142 likes
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  9. Jul 4

    South Sudan is a country the size France, yet it has only 300 kilometres of paved roads. With 6 million people reliant on aid, getting to those in need can be an arduous journey:

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  10. Jul 4

    In 2017, we reunited 980 families separated by conflict. In 2016, 910 families. In 2015, 1,074 families. In 2014, 1,058 families. In 2013, 1,736 families. Families belong together.

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  11. Jul 4

    These three girls: -live in a war zone. -don’t receive proper education. -spend hours queuing to receive aid. No child should lose their childhood to conflict.

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    Jul 3

    The tragedy of losing their lives in the Mediterranean continues - yet makes the headlines less and less:

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    Jul 4

    “I met those who stayed and those who left, it’s clear that people are suffering on both sides.” President is concerned that humanitarian help alone won’t solve the crisis in and

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  14. Jul 3

    After years of fighting in , the battle is over. But life still remains a daily struggle for the 11 million people still in need of assistance in the country.

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  15. Jul 3

    Under gunfire and on the run, Norbert was separated from his brother in Congo. 5 years later, we brought them back together. “That was the happiest day of my life.”

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    Jul 3

    In 20 years will we still be talking about huge numbers of people living in desperate conditions in Cox’s Bazar camps? The children I met deserve a better future. They must not become a new generation living in 'emergency' conditions. My statement:

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  17. Jul 3

    Around the world, millions of children are deprived of education. In countries affected by conflict, girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school than boys.

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  18. Jul 2

    "I met those who stayed and those who left and it is clear that people are suffering on both sides." on his latest visit to and :

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  19. Jul 2

    today: * More than 80% of the population needs aid. * Only 45% of health facilities are functioning. * On average 20 people die every day, many from treatable wounds and curable illnesses.

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  20. Jul 2

    Join us LIVE now at ! President Peter Maurer shares his final statement and insights from both sides of the border.

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