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When emergencies happen, CAFOD responds. Read our latest updates here.
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Major breakthrough in Colombian peace talks
May 30 2013
The Colombian government and the country's biggest rebel group have announced an agreement on one of their main bones of contention, land reform, after slow-moving peace talks in Cuba's capital Havana. Read the Colombian Bishops' conference response.
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Sending arms to Syria "could be disastrous"
May 28 2013
CAFOD warns that sending weapons to Syria could put aid workers at risk, after the EU agreed to lift its arms embargo.
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May 28 2013
We are concerned at reports of renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Syria arms embargo must not be lifted
May 24 2013
CAFOD warns UK: send arms to Syria and you’ll make things worse
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May 21 2013
With thousands of refugees fleeing Syria every day, your donations are helping local Church organisations to provide desperately needed aid.
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May 21 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma City, which has been hit by a powerful tornado.
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Bangladesh weathers tropical storm
May 20 2013
The tropical storm that hit Bangladesh last week caused less damage than feared, thanks in part to good preparations.
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Bangladesh: Tropical Storm Mahasen
May 16 2013
As Tropical Storm Mahasen hits Bangladesh, our emergency team is ready to respond.
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Sudan: help for families fleeing violence
May 14 2013
We have pledged £50,000 to support people who have been forced into North Kordofan by violence in neighbouring regions.
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Syria crisis - your questions answered
May 13 2013
6.8 million people in Syria are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. We answer your questions about the crisis and our response.
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