U.S : Conflict in Ethiopia : REFUGEES need SUPPORT.

 

 

 

Add Your Name to join USA for UNHCR to ensure refugee families receive the urgent aid they need >> Act Now - Add Your Name               Dear friend,              UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to register new refugee arrivals at the Sudanese-Ethiopian border. Some 800 people crossed from Ethiopia’s Tigray region into eastern Sudan in just the first few days of the new year. Since early November, more than 60,000 Ethiopian refugees have fled to neighboring Sudan.    The latest people arriving describe being caught in the middle of the conflict and being victims of violence by various armed groups. Refugees tell of perilous situations including looting of their houses, forceful recruitment of men and boys, and sexual violence against women and girls.    Refugees are arriving with little more than the clothes on their backs, fatigued and in weak condition after days of treacherous journeys to reach safety. More than 30 percent are estimated to be under 18 and 5 percent over 60 years old.    By acting today, you are standing with these families. You are making a difference in their lives. Refugees are provided with hot meals and 1,000 tents have been set up by partners to shelter 5,000 people – but it’s not nearly enough. With your support, we can rush critical supplies like medicine, clean water, food and tents to children and families.          Act Now - Add Your Name       Act Now - Add Your Name                UNHCR, Sudan’s Commission for Refugees (COR) and partners are scaling up their response to meet the needs of refugees. More than 20 humanitarian partners are on the ground in Um Rakuba camp in Sudan right now and another six have begun emergency responses in Tunaydbah settlement -- assisting and engaging both refugees and host community members with shelter, health, food and nutrition services.    The government of Sudan is generously keeping its border open to refugees, but additional support is needed. It is critical to further improve water and sanitation conditions in the refugee camps and reception areas, as well as to ramp up COVID-19 prevention measures, including isolation facilities.    This emergency response is underfunded and UNHCR needs more support to be able to reach everyone in need. By acting today, you are joining a global community committed to ensuring that these children, women and men find safety and relief. Will you join us and show your support today ?          Act Now - Add Your Name       Act Now - Add Your Name       Thank you for your compassion,         USA for UNHCR.                                                  USA for UNHCR. Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612.