More than 16,000 Congolese flee violence and seek shelter in Republic of Congo
More than 16,000 civilians have fled ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and sought shelter in neighbouring Republic of Congo.
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African Union: Historic Kampala summit adopts landmark convention on internally displaced people across Africa.
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Give Them Shelter: Tens of Thousands of Somalis have been displaced by conflict. They need your help now.
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2009 Nansen Refugee Award: The prize was handed to representatives of this year's winner, the late Senator Edward Kennedy, in Washington DC, on October 28.
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Video: Violence in Somalia makes the task of helping the displaced extremely difficult and dangerous.
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Prominent Refugees: From Madeline Albright to Albert Einstein and Chinua Achebe, 200 former refugees who have had an impact.
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Pakistan Appeal: Millions have been driven from their homes by conflict in north-west Pakistan. They need your help.
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