UN OCHA [to 18 June 2016]
http://www.unocha.org/media-resources/press-releases
Press Releases
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17 Jun 2016
Central African Republic: Humanitarian Coordinator strongly condemns mounting violence against civilians in Ngaoundaye, north-west Central African Republic
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad
(Bangui, 17 June 2016): The Humanitarian Coordinator a.i., Dr. Michel Yao, and the entire humanitarian community in the Central African Republic (CAR), condemns a recent upsurge in violence against the civilian population in Ngaoundaye, Ouham-Pende Prefecture. Dr. Yao calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and ensure that they can…
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14 Jun 2016
Myanmar: Statement attributable to Ms Janet Jackson, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i.) on floods in Myanmar [EN/MY]
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Myanmar Country: Myanmar
(YANGON: 14 June 2016): Heavy monsoon rains since the beginning of June have caused flooding in five states and regions of Myanmar. According to the initial reports from the Government Relief and Resettlement Department, at least 26,000 people are affected in Ayeyarwady, Bago and Sagaing regions as well as Chin and Rakhine states. A total of 14 deaths have been…
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13 Jun 2016
Sudan: South Sudanese Influx into East Darfur Fact Sheet Issue 3 | 13 June 2016
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: South Sudan, Sudan KEY FACTS Beginning in late January 2016, there was a surge of South Sudanese fleeing into Sudan, with about 500 households arriving per day until early April. New arrivals have since continued at a slower rate, and as of 11 June about 47,100 refugees had arrived in East Darfur, of whom 29,515 are in Khor Omer camp, Ed Daein locality. This includes 28,595 people…