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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. -
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. -
Norwegian cyclist lauds the resilience of refugees in Africa
14 May 2010 Former professional footballer, Bjorn Heidenstrom, reaches Zambia on his biking marathon to the World Cup finals and said he hopes his trip will help refugees.