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January 28, 2009
The Boston Globe: A Stronger UN Role is Needed in the Congo ›
Civilians in Congo continue to pay the price in this long war - despite protections from the United Nation's largest peacekeeping force. Over 5.5 million Congolese have died in this conflict.
January 28, 2009
New York Times: At a Border Crossing, Drivers and Truckloads of Aid for Gaza Go Nowhere ›
Since the cease-fire, Israel has allowed some humanitarian supplies into Gaza, but the territory is still desperately short of the necessities.
January 26, 2009
New York Times: In Gaza, the Wait to Rebuild Lingers ›
The skies have gone quiet, the cease-fire seems to be holding, and with thousands of homes destroyed in Israel’s war with Hamas, people here have a new concern: rebuilding.
January 25, 2009
The Oregonian: Mercy Corps' Chief Executive, Neal Keny-Guyer, Visits Bombed-Out Areas in Gaza ›
But what struck Keny-Guyer more than the physical destruction was a level of shock, sadness and fear greater than during any of his visits since 1982.
January 23, 2009
National Public Radio: Aid Groups Frustrated At Lack Of Gaza Access ›
International aid agencies trying to get supplies and personnel from Israel into the Gaza Strip are increasingly frustrated and angry. Listen to the NPR report.
January 19, 2009
CNN.com: Aid Worker: Let us Take Supplies into Gaza ›
It is the second day of the cease-fire. The Mercy Corps staff in Gaza is happy with the news. No one is sure if it will last, but for now I can hear the relief in their voices.
January 15, 2009
Seattle Times: Northwest Aid Trickles in to Gaza; Mercy Corps Partners With Qatar NGO ›
As the crisis in the Gaza Strip occupies UN and world leaders, the situation on the ground eased enough to get two truckloads into the territory, Mercy Corps reported.
January 15, 2009
CNN.com: Aid worker: Gaza Relief Operation on the Brink ›
They are anxiously waiting for the cease-fire to take effect that was announced for today from 11 a.m. to 15 a.m. to seek refuge elsewhere. It is noon now and the shooting has not stopped yet.
CNN: Aid Worker - Getting Aid into Gaza: Crossing the Border ›
I fought off my jet lag and drove south to the Gaza border with our Mercy Corps truck filled with desperately needed food aid.
MSNBC.com: Civilians in Gaza Feel 'Alone in This World' ›
Families huddle in apartments and homes, hoping to avoid widening conflict
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