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humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•6 min saved

Luis Diaz's Father Set for Release Today as Humanitarian Groups Reach Out to ELN Fighter

Luis Diaz's father, who was abducted by the Colombian left-wing guerrilla group ELN, may be released today after the group contacted humanitarian organizations to initiate the handover process. The UN and the Catholic Church, in collaboration with the Colombian government, have been negotiating Diaz's release. The ELN has demanded the withdrawal of military personnel from the area before releasing him. Diaz, a Liverpool forward, made an emotional plea for his father's release during a recent match. The ELN has described the kidnapping as a "mistake" and vowed to release Diaz's father once security guarantees are in place.

via Daily Mail|

#colombia #eln #humanitarian-crisis

conflictrefugee-crisis2 years ago•4 min saved

Sudan's Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Crisis and Refugee Concerns

Violence between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces has left 185 people dead and 1,800 injured, with homes, hospitals, and power stations being targeted. Humanitarian organizations fear that the situation could trigger a refugee crisis in a country already hosting refugees and internally displaced people. While the International Rescue Committee does not anticipate a movement of people outside Sudan, other organizations are on standby. The conflict is currently localized in Khartoum and Darfur, and the IRC expects to see internal displacement from those two states to safer states. The UNHCR has not yet received reports of refugees moving to neighboring countries.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflictrefugee-crisis #humanitarian-organizations #internal-displacement