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UNHCR-backed programme helps women victims of war in South Kivu
17 Jul 2008 UNHCR, through a project run by Women for Women International, is helping Congolese women in South Kivu learn a skill and become self-sufficient. -
Zimbabweans face uphill struggle in search for asylum in South Africa
11 Jul 2008 UNHCR fears inadequate screening of Zimbabweans at the South African border could result in people with genuine fear of persecution being deported. -
UNHCR prepares transition ahead while camps are closing
17 Jun 2008 UNHCR takes steps to ensure continuing support and development for host communities in north-west Tanzania as remaining refugees return home. -
UNHCR works against confrontation and for cooperation in South Kivu
9 Jun 2008 UNHCR takes part in efforts to avert conflict and confrontation between Congolese in areas of return in South Kivu province. -
UNHCR condemns deadly attack on camp for displaced Congolese
5 Jun 2008 UNHCR condemns a rebel attack on a camp in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that leaves at least nine dead and scores wounded. -
Determination and hard work help 1972 Burundian returnees
3 Jun 2008 In Burundi, former refugees who return after 36 years of exile face many challenges as they try to rebuild their lives. -
UNHCR releases 2,000 more tents for South Africa xenophobia victims
30 May 2008 UNHCR hands over 2,000 tents to the South African government to provide shelter to thousands of victims of recent xenophobic attacks. -
UNHCR distributes aid to South Africa's xenophobia victims
21 May 2008 UNHCR distributes 2,000 blankets and 2,000 mats to victims of a wave of xenophobia in South Africa's Guateng province. -
UNHCR launches overland returns from Zambia to Moba in DRC
14 May 2008 The UN refugee agency's repatriation operation to Moba in south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was expanded this week with the launch of road returns from Zambia.