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The violent conflict in northern Ethiopia has been going on since November 2020. More than two million people have been forced to flee, and the humanitarian situation in the region ...
10 years of the Syrian war: A catastrophe without end
After ten years of war, humanitarian aid in Syria and the neighbouring countries continues to be vital. Since the beginning of the crisis, Caritas Switzerland has implemented aid ...
Better living conditions for refugees stranded in Bosnia-Herzegovina
More than 10,000 people on their way to Western Europe are stuck in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The refugees and migrants are living in appalling conditions. With the onset of winter and ...
The corona crisis exacerbates poverty in Switzerland
Even before the corona crisis, 600,000 people in Switzerland were experiencing poverty. The crisis has further aggravated the poverty situation in Switzerland and made it visible ...
Caritas calls for the protection and admission of refugees after the catastrophic fire on Lesbos
Caritas Switzerland is deeply concerned about the fire disaster in the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. It is high time for Switzerland to take action.
