UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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- Refugees in the Republic of Congo
unhcr - 31/03/2010
UNHCR struggles to reach isolated groups of refugees who fled inter-ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More than 100,000 are sheltering in...
- Somalia: Life in Mogadishu
unhcr - 12/03/2010
Thousands of Somalis are fleeing the latest clashes in Mogadishu. Some fear the situation may deteriorate even further. Despite the violence many Somalis say th...
- Colombia: Giving Women Strength
unhcr - 09/03/2010
In the volatile southern Colombian region of Putumayo, forced displacement remains a real and daily threat. Indigenous women are especially vulnerable. A projec...
- Central African Republic: The Forgotten Crisis
unhcr - 09/03/2010
On a mission to Central African Republic, UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres described the violence and forced displacement in the country as a ...
- Al Tanf Camp Closes
unhcr - 19/02/2010
After years in a bleak no man's land, the remaining residents of the Al Tanf camp are transferred with UNHCR assistance to a more hospitable site inside Syria.
- UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie Visits Haiti
unhcr - 11/02/2010
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visits Haiti to show solidarity with earthquake victims and the people assisting them. She said she came to the quake-r...
- Out in the Cold in Calais
unhcr - 02/02/2010
Despite the sub-zero temperatures, migrants and asylum-seekers continue to flock to the northern French port of Calais in a bid to reach the United Kingdom acro...
- Somalia: Aid Situation
unhcr - 20/01/2010
The impact of the persistent conflict in Somalia is spreading. Its effect on the civilian population and the humanitarian aid effort is devastating.
- Yemen: Further Displacement
unhcr - 22/12/2009
In Yemen the fighting continues in the north. UNHCR reports that the numbers of families fleeing is mounting and camps for the displaced are becoming crowded.
- Surviving in the City: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
unhcr - 17/12/2009
Malaysia is a largely urban country, with 60 per cent of the population living in cities. Life for a refugee in Kuala Lumpur is challenging. Refugees cannot wor...
