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Over 200,000 displaced by conflict in Central African Republic, says UNHCR

Nearly half of those fleeing crossed over into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The national army has been battling rebels since a presidential vote took place in December.…

4 years ago

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Two million internally displaced by Sahel violence (UN)

More than two million people have been forced to flee their homes within their own countries' borders owing to violence engulfing Africa's Sahel region, according to the United Nations. The humanitarian response…

4 years ago

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The plight of refugees

Refugees are displaced persons who have been forced to cross national boundaries and who cannot return home safely. Such a person may be called an asylum seeker until granted refugee status by…

6 years ago

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Refugee numbers worldwide hit record high: UN

For the first time ever, the number of displaced people reached 70.8 million at the end of 2018, according to the UNHCR. The agency's chief warned against a hostile climate for refugees,…

6 years ago

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Angelina Jolie visits Venezulan border as millions flee crisis

UNHCR special envoy and actress Angelina Jolie visited refugees in camps along the Colombian-Venezuelan border as the U.N. announced four million Venezuelans have fled the country.…

6 years ago

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1.8 Million displaced persons in Nigeria – UNHCR

1.8 Million displaced persons in Nigeria - UNHCR…

6 years ago

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Some Central American migrants choose to stay in Mexico

A caravan of Central American migrants heading towards the US has reached Mexico City. The UNHCR estimates that around 20 per cent are now considering finishing their perilous journey and applying for…

7 years ago

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Cross River govt., UNHCR, UNFPA and WHO visit Southern Cameroonian refugees in camp

Cross River govt., UNHCR, UNFPA and WHO visit Southern Cameroonian refugees in camp.…

7 years ago

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Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean over the weekend

UNHCR says latest incident brings a total number of people dead or missing since the start of the year to more than a thousand.…

7 years ago

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82 Rescued Chibok Girls: UNHCR hails Nigerian government

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, on Wednesday, commended the Nigerian government over the rescue of the 82 adopted Chibok schoolgirls.…

8 years ago

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UNHCR

Over 200,000 displaced by conflict in Central African Republic, says UNHCR

Two million internally displaced by Sahel violence (UN)

The plight of refugees

Refugee numbers worldwide hit record high: UN

Angelina Jolie visits Venezulan border as millions flee crisis

1.8 Million displaced persons in Nigeria – UNHCR

Some Central American migrants choose to stay in Mexico

Cross River govt., UNHCR, UNFPA and WHO visit Southern Cameroonian refugees in camp

Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean over the weekend

82 Rescued Chibok Girls: UNHCR hails Nigerian government

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