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UNHCR says all parties must protect civilians as more fighting sweeps across Sahel

'I want to go home, but I fear every day,' says displaced farmer from Mali-Niger border.

24 Apr 2020

Cate Blanchett's 'Films of Hope' to watch on coronavirus lockdown

The actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador recommends six movies for homebound film-lovers during COVID-19 crisis.

17 Apr 2020

Across West Africa dual challenge of conflict and coronavirus threatens millions of people

COVID-19-related border closures, fragile health services exacerbate challenge in region grappling with one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

17 Apr 2020

Support for internally displaced people needs to be 'urgently stepped up'

UNHCR's Sumbul Rizvi reflects on why the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement remain so important, especially amid new dangers posed by coronavirus.

16 Apr 2020

UNHCR expresses alarm over insecurity in Burkina Faso

Attacks by armed groups force Malian refugees to leave camp and return home while coronavirus adds new element of insecurity to Sahel crisis

3 Apr 2020

Q&A: Access to health services is key to halting COVID-19 and saving refugee lives

UNHCR's leading public health expert says prevention and inclusion must be at the heart of the response for displaced people, especially in areas with weak health services.

27 Mar 2020

Yemen sees fresh displacement after five years of conflict

After fleeing latest fighting in country's north, Yemenis describe harrowing route to safety and dire conditions on arrival as humanitarian aid struggles to meet needs.

27 Mar 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is a test of our systems, values and humanity

12 Mar 2020

Isabel Allende brings refugee story to life in new novel

The bestselling Chilean writer was once a refugee herself. Concern for the displaced is at the heart of her latest novel.

5 Mar 2020