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Refugees can be a driver of development in Morocco, says UNHCR
26 Oct 2017 UNHCR's protection chief praises Morocco for its efforts to protect refugees. -
Syrian shoemaker achieves business success in Morocco
27 Apr 2017 After fleeing war in Syria, Diyaa set up a workshop in Casablanca and won an award for entrepreneurship. -
Bottled sand builds better homes for Sahrawi refugees
11 Jan 2017 In the remote desert of southwest Algeria, a young Sahrawi refugee is filling discarded bottles with sand to build shelters that better withstand the harsh climate. -
Sahrawi women to get behind the wheel at new driving school
27 Apr 2016 In a push to empower young women, Sahrawi sisters plan to open an all-female driving school later this year in remote Dakhla camp, Algeria. -
Thousands still at Greek-FYR Macedonia border
4 Dec 2015 UNHCR calls on authorities of both countries to manage border in a manner consistent with human rights and refugee-protection principles -
UNHCR airlifts emergency relief to Algeria flood victims
30 Oct 2015 Two relief flights deliver aid including tents, blankets and plastic sheeting for up to 11,000 Sahrawi refugee families hit by floods -
Restoring self-reliance among Sahrawi refugees in Algeria
30 Jan 2014 UNHCR wants to help the community combat frustration and aid-dependency among young refugees who find few opportunities to use their skills and education. -
UNHCR chief welcomes latest talks in Geneva between Morocco and Polisario Front on confidence building measures
20 Sep 2012 António Guterres notes enhanced cooperation on confidence building measure -
Geneva agreement to boost confidence-building measures for Sahrawis
10 Feb 2011 Morocco and the Polisario Front movement agree on expanding confidence-building measures to benefit separated families from Western Sahara.