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NewsMud and rain worsen plight for Rohingya refugees
Thousands of Rohingya refugees living in an informal settlement in Bangladesh need shelter, food and water.
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NewsAmid danger, Somali refugees in Yemen return home
In first UNHCR-assisted spontaneous return movement, 133 refugees departed for Somalia this week.
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StoriesNansen winner gives new hope to girls orphaned by Boko Haram conflict
Future Prowess Islamic Foundation School charges no fees, provides uniforms and other help to vulnerable children.
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