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Press release: Xstrata mine protests: CAFOD demands release of Peruvian partners held by police

Two CAFOD partners have been detained by police whilst investigating human rights abuses near Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata’s new Tintaya site in Peru. Their arrest on unsubstantiated charges comes following complaints of intimidation by local security forces.

Press release: One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis

One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis Last year more than 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and the newly-formed Republic of South Sudan were left in need of food, water and emergency healthcare because of one of the worst droughts in 60 years.

Press release: CAFOD concerned about humanitarian consequences of military intervention in Mali

CAFOD is deeply concerned about the possible humanitarian consequences of the proposed Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military intervention in Mali. 

As rebels occupy the Congolese town of Goma, CAFOD pledges £100,000 to support people fleeing to safety

Rebel group the M23 entered the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday morning taking control of the airport. Reports from CAFOD partners on the ground indicate that tens of thousands of people are fleeing, and hundreds are taking refuge in Church buildings.

CAFOD calls for peace ahead of Kenya’s elections on March 4th

As Kenya gears up for its general elections on March 4th, CAFOD calls for a peaceful and fair outcome, and for all those involved to demonstrate strong leadership and to do everything in their power to make these elections credible and successful.