The Sudanese government expelled 13 international charities working in Darfur from the country, following the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for the Sudanese president.
The charities are:
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CARE International: Has worked in Sudan for 28 years. Key food distributor in Darfur; also provides emergency nutrition and primary health care for refugees and villagers. Serves nearly 1.5 million people.
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International Rescue Committee: In Sudan since 1981. Has four projects in Darfur, including refugee resettlement, health work training and education programs for about 1.75 million Darfurians.
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Medecines Sans Frontiers-Holland: Operates in south Darfur, often only health provider in rebel-controlled areas. Handles a recent meningitis outbreak in a refugee camp housing more than 90,000 people; says its expulsion leaves more than 200,000 sick Darfurians without medical care.
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Medecines Sans Frontiers-France: Operates in west and central Darfur, single medical provider in most rebel-held areas there. MSF-France also handling recent meningitis outbreak in central Darfur.
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OXFAM-GB: Program in Darfur is group's biggest in the world. Operates in rural and refugee camps, provides clean water and sanitation services. Its expulsion affects 400,000 people in Darfur, 200,000 elsewhere in Sudan.
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Solidarites-France: Works in south and west Darfur, provides clean water and distributes food for 300,000 people.
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Action Contre La Faim-France: Distributes food, and provides water and sanitation services in south and northern Darfur.
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CHF International-US: Has two projects in northern and southern Darfur, provides shelters for the most recent refugees, distributes fuel-efficient stoves.
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Mercy Corps-US: Active in Sudan for five years. Trains health workers, builds schools and provides skill training for women. Assists nearly 200,000 people uprooted from their homes by the violence and living in displacement camps.
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Norwegian Refugee Council: Works in Sudan since 2004, assists refugees in starting a new life. Mainly works with refugees living in Khartoum and returnees to South Sudan.
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Save the Children Fund-UK: Protects more than 45,000 children from violence and abuse in Darfur. Provides education for over 15,000 refugee children, treats malnutrition in 1,000 children under the age of five.
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Save the Children Fund-US: Largest international relief group for children in western Darfur. Started a program two years ago. Distributes food, runs a malnutrition clinic.
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PADCO-US: Works on a USAID-funded program on revitalizing communities and deepening the local population's understanding of Sudanese peace agreements. Provides in-kind and cash grants.
