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@RefugeesMedia - 18/02/2022
Refugees who trekked the long distance to Semera told UNHCR staff that armed men entered the camp on 3 Feb, stole their belongings and occupied their homes. They say at least five refugees were killed and several women were kidnapped. Family members became separated in the chaos
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@RefugeesMedia - 18/02/2022
UNHCR is working with the Ethiopian authorities and partners to provide emergency aid to thousands of Eritrean refugees who fled Barahle refugee camp and its environs in the Afar region after fighting engulfed the area
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@RefugeesMedia - 18/02/2022
Thousands of Eritrean refugees displaced in clashes in Ethiopia's Afar region https://t.co/N0ADIkS4Bs via @refugees
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
RT @Refugees: Two journalists on assignment with UNHCR and Afghan nationals working with them have been detained in Kabul. We are doing our…
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
Our priority will be on maintaining basic safeguards, advocacy for improved access to fundamental rights, mitigating the risk of negative coping strategies, preventing forced returns and building resilience for over 1.2 million IDPs and stateless people in Myanmar
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
A total of US$56.7 million is needed to ensure adequate humanitarian assistance and support vulnerable communities
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
Despite operational challenges, UNHCR continues to stay and deliver in Myanmar. We remain committed to providing critical humanitarian assistance and call for full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access across Myanmar
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
UNHCR has been working with UN agencies, local partners and communities to assist those affected wherever possible, including displaced and stateless populations and host communities. In 2021, UNHCR’s emergency relief assistance reached some 170,000 individuals
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
Humanitarian access in many parts of Myanmar is restricted due to insecurity, roadblocks, and challenges in obtaining access approvals. Host communities and local responders continue to play a leading role in assisting the displaced
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@RefugeesMedia - 11/02/2022
In the South-East of the country, Kayin, Kayah, Mon and Shan (South) states as well as Bago (East) and Tanintharyi regions collectively account for more than half of the newly displaced. Kayin and Kayah states remain the most affected
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