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Filippo Grandi(@FilippoGrandi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What has been happening in Sudan since civil war erupted one year ago? Why are millions displaced there? Where are people fleeing to — in Sudan and in other countries in conflict?

Some answers and reflections in this short video… 👇🏻

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While the war in Sudan started one year ago, thousands of people are crossing borders every day as if the emergency had started yesterday.

We call for an immediate end to the senseless violence.

While the war in Sudan started one year ago, thousands of people are crossing borders every day as if the emergency had started yesterday. We call for an immediate end to the senseless violence.
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Refugee Olympic Team(@RefugeesOlympic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pur always finds the right words ❤️🥹

Throwback to this heartwarming interview with Yiech Pur Biel at , when refugees competed for the first time at the Olympics.

Yiech Pur Biel | World Athletics | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

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Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.

More than 8.6 million displaced people. Thousands killed.

Without urgent international action, this catastrophe could engulf the entire country and region. bit.ly/49D6D22

Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. More than 8.6 million displaced people. Thousands killed. Without urgent international action, this catastrophe could engulf the entire country and region. bit.ly/49D6D22
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UNHCR West & Central Africa(@UNHCRWestAfrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1 year into the Sudan emergency, we thank the people of the U.S.🇺🇸 for their generous support to UNHCR's refugee response in 🇹🇩 & 🇨🇫

We're grateful for the continued partnership with Population, Refugees, and Migration Bureau & the strong, compassionate leadership of Julieta Valls Noyes 🙏🏾

1 year into the Sudan emergency, we thank the people of the U.S.🇺🇸 for their generous support to UNHCR's refugee response in #Chad🇹🇩 & #CAR🇨🇫 We're grateful for the continued partnership with @StatePRM & the strong, compassionate leadership of @PRMAsstSec 🙏🏾
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Calling all refugee-led organizations!

We want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change ✨

Apply now to UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund: bit.ly/3QkHRey

Calling all refugee-led organizations! We want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change ✨ Apply now to UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund: bit.ly/3QkHRey
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TIME(@TIME) 's Twitter Profile Photo

8.5 million people have been displaced since the start of Sudan's Civil War.

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner of Refugees, reflects on what one year of war has done to Sudan. 'Peace has to prevail,' Grandi says. ti.me/3W0ytlI

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Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh to escape violence and persecution in Myanmar are struggling to meet their basic needs.

After more than 6 years, the situation is still critical.

Rohingya refugees need our continued support. Find out more: bit.ly/48RwfrM

Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh to escape violence and persecution in Myanmar are struggling to meet their basic needs. After more than 6 years, the situation is still critical. Rohingya refugees need our continued support. Find out more: bit.ly/48RwfrM
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One year after the start of the war in Sudan, the impact on the lives of millions cannot be overstated.

Our Sudanese colleague Amel Marhoum & High Commissioner Filippo Grandi reflect on the conflict and the urgent need for international action with TIME. bit.ly/3xK0GTC

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Kelly T. Clements(@KellyTClements) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One year of the war in Sudan - a year of shattered lives, destroyed homes & families torn apart.

I just returned from South Sudan, a country that has had the most people arrive fleeing the brutal war.

The human impact deserves the world's attention. We need to .

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BBC News Africa(@BBCAfrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Who will make it stop'.
As it marks one year since the start of the war in Sudan, the BBC spoke to Emi Mahmoud, a world champion slam poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, about her poem 'Sudan Balady,' which reflects on personal losses and the broader despair of the conflict.

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“Who will stop the war?
Who will bring the peace?
Who decides who lives or dies?”

A tragedy is unfolding before our eyes in Sudan. Listen to the powerful words of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Sudanese poet Emi Mahmoud. n.pr/3W3x79N

“Who will stop the war? Who will bring the peace? Who decides who lives or dies?” A tragedy is unfolding before our eyes in Sudan. Listen to the powerful words of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Sudanese poet @EmiThePoet. n.pr/3W3x79N
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Cory Booker(@CoryBooker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A civil war in Sudan that started one year ago has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions of people.

In March, I led a Congressional delegation to the Chad - Sudan border and visited a large and growing refugee camp. We witnessed the enormity of the crisis…

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Civilians continue to pay the heavy price of the ongoing fighting in Sudan.

Each day the war continues, they’re robbed of the lives they’re entitled to and the future they deserve.

Enough.

Civilians continue to pay the heavy price of the ongoing fighting in Sudan. Each day the war continues, they’re robbed of the lives they’re entitled to and the future they deserve. Enough.
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8.5 million people have been displaced since the start of Sudan's Civil War. UNHCR's Amel Marhoum on the harrowing first months of war, write Amel Marhoum, Sara Bedri, and Filippo Grandi
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1 year of war in Sudan
1 year of shattered lives
1 year of fleeing to safety
1 year of hoping for peace and still counting

UNHCR's Omer Elnaiem shares what's happening in his home country after 1 year of brutal war and asks the world to .

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s been a year since the outbreak of Sudan’s conflict.

Women and girls continue to bear the brunt.

Find out about the rising cases of gender-based violence.

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I dream, I dream, I dream…

This is one voice among 8.6 million people displaced by the war in Sudan.

Each day the fighting continues, people are being robbed of the lives they are entitled to.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Against a backdrop of a world in crisis, the international community came together at the Global to support refugees.

⬇️ Learn more about the commitments made in the new outcome document.

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