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CARE Fears for Safety of Rohingya Refugees in Lockdown as Cyclone Yaas Looms

May 24, 2021

CARE is concerned for the safety and well being of thousands of Rohingya refugees who are in the middle of a strict week-long lock down after an alarming spread of COVID cases was detected in recent days. Social distancing is incredibly difficult in the camps as refugees share water, sanitation and other facilities and live in close proximity to one another. We fear that any new COVID cases could spread very quickly.

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More than 27 Million People in Democratic Republic of Congo are Facing Acute Food Insecurity

May 20, 2021

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict enters its 20th year, CARE warns that if immediate funding and support is not provided, millions could face starvation. Nearly 7 million people in the DRC are now one step away from famine levels of food insecurity, while 27.3 million are facing acute levels of hunger or higher, for perspective that number is greater than the entire population of New York State.

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