Noel King
In recent weeks, violence has flared again in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, forcing the largest-scale evacuation of humanitarian workers since aid operations in the war-torn area began in 2004.
More than 400 staff members from the United Nations and NGOs were moved from conflict zones last month due to rising insecurity. They included employees from Irish aid group Goal.
"For three years we have begged the international community to send in an international peacekeeping force to protect innocent civilians and keep the aid channels open," said Goal founder John O'Shea in a press statement following the withdrawal. Read more >>>
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