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UNHCR chief applauds Zambia's openness to refugees
19 Oct 2019 Filippo Grandi commends the African nation for its generosity towards refugees and calls for additional humanitarian and development support during a two-day visit. -
Zambia faces crisis as thousands flee violence in DRC
3 Oct 2017 As thousands more flee violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia is now facing a growing humanitarian crisis. -
Number of Burundian refugees tops 250,000 since April
4 Mar 2016 At least 250,473 refugees have fled to DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia since President Pierre Nkurunziza announced run for third term. -
Sharjah's Sheikha Jawaher Al-Qasimi named UNHCR Eminent Advocate
8 May 2013 As a UNHCR Eminent Advocate, Sheikha Jawaher will help increase public awareness about refugees and the work of UNHCR, with a special focus on children. -
Zambia begins granting Angolan refugees permanent residency
31 Dec 2012 The first recipient of a permit, which open a route to Zambian citizenship, had been a refugee for 33 years -
UNHCR repatriates almost 14,000 Angolans; steps up pace of return ahead of deadline
8 Jun 2012 Group refugee status will formally end on June 30 for people who fled Angola during the 1965-75 war of independence and the subsequent civil war. -
Zambia's oldest refugee celebrates 100th birthday
2 Aug 2011 UNHCR and Zambian officials help Angolan refugee Erculano Salugardo celebrate his 100th birthday. The centenarian still misses his wife and daughters. -
Refugee women share concerns in Zambia dialogue
18 Apr 2011 They told UNHCR about their daily challenges, including fear of violence, and access to basic services. -
Repatriation of Congolese from Zambia reaches 40,000; camps to close
24 Sep 2010 The number of Congolese refugees repatriated from neighbouring Zambia by UNHCR since 2007 has topped the 40,000 mark.