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UNHCR chief visits Mogadishu, expresses solidarity with Somali people on eve of Ramadan
9 Jul 2013 With parts of Somalia showing signs of increasing stability, countries hosting Somali refugees are considering the potential to encourage refugees to return. -
Together At Last: Abdi's nine-year journey to find his family
25 Jun 2013 Abdi was born in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, where his Somali parents grew up, met and married. But in 2004, when the family left for resettlement, he was left behind. -
More than 30,000 refugees and migrants make risky sea crossing to Yemen this year
26 Apr 2013 Most of this year's arrivals were Ethiopian nationals, with the rest coming from Somalia and a very small number from other African countries. -
Refugees in Ethiopia choose their own housing - and create jobs
8 Apr 2013 An innovative approach to providing shelter for Somali refugees pays off in greater comfort, security and self-reliance. -
A record 107,500 people reach Yemen in 2012 after risky sea crossing
15 Jan 2013 Some 84,000 of the arrivals were Ethiopians, while Somali refugees constituted the rest. Many migrants use Yemen as a stop en route to states in the Persian Gulf. -
Refugees in India share daily struggles with UNHCR chief
21 Dec 2012 High Commissioner António Guterres has a candid discussion with refugees about life in India and holds meetings with top government officials. -
UNHCR releases report critical of Nauru processing centre
14 Dec 2012 UNHCR welcomes efforts to improve a regional asylum processing centre but says arrangements fall short of international protection standards. -
IKEA Foundation-funded livelihoods and education project helps Somali refugees become self-sufficient
3 Dec 2012 Bonkay is illiterate. Now the Somali and other refugees aged 15-24 in Kobe camp, are studying for the first time thanks to the Youth Education Pack. -
UN education investment scores high marks for Somali refugee students
1 Nov 2012 Somali refugees pass national exams with flying colours thanks to UN investment in classrooms, labs, teacher training