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Liberian refugees in limbo in West Africa
14 Feb 2003 Liberian refugees are fleeing civil conflict at home and facing rising hostilities in Côte d'Ivoire. Some 1,800 have fled fighting in northern Liberia for Sierra Leone while tens of thousands are desperate to leave strife-torn Ivorian cities in the south and west. -
UNHCR could expand emergency repatriation from Ivorian south-west
4 Feb 2003 Having moved more than 1,500 Liberian refugees home from Tabou, the UN refugee agency is looking at repatriating others stranded in villages outside Tabou. Meanwhile, as tensions continue in Abidjan, displaced refugees are getting increasingly anxious and asking to be evacuated. -
Liberian repatriation back on track as Ivorian tensions continue
31 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency resumes most of its operations in Côte d'Ivoire amid continued tensions in Tabou between locals and Liberian refugees. More than 1,250 Liberians have returned home with UNHCR assistance so far, and over 1,700 more are set to follow. -
UNHCR resumes Ivorian operation for now; top official voices hope and concern
29 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency has partially resumed its work in Côte d'Ivoire, sending 100 Liberian refugees home from Tabou. But the climate is still unsettled, and UNHCR will assess the situation on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the Deputy High Commissioner gives a rundown of her recent trip to the region. -
UNHCR temporarily suspends operations in Côte d'Ivoire
28 Jan 2003 Due to the recent unrest in Abidjan and the overall climate of insecurity, the UN refugee agency has temporarily suspended its operations in the country. The week-long repatriation of Liberians from south-western Côte d'Ivoire has also stopped after helping 900 people to go home. -
Rocky start, but hundreds of Liberians sail home from Côte d'Ivoire
20 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency has overcome rough seas and logistical problems to repatriate close to 300 Liberian refugees stranded in Tabou. Another 3,000 are set to follow. Meanwhile, UNHCR plans an awareness campaign to ease tensions between the refugees and Ivorians. -
First group of Liberian refugees leaves troubled Ivorian area
17 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency has started an emergency repatriation of Liberian refugees in Tabou, ending a deadlock that has lasted several weeks. Some 100 have gone home, with thousands more set to follow. -
Emergency repatriation for Liberians in western Ivorian crisis; top UNHCR official plans visit
14 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency hopes to help some 1,000 Liberian refugees stranded in Tabou return home as soon as possible. It also plans to set up camps for recently arrived Ivorian refugees in eastern Liberia. This comes as the Deputy High Commissioner prepares to visit the region. -
UNHCR renews appeal for Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire
10 Jan 2003 Don't regard all Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire as rebel fighters, but don't recruit them into the loyalist forces either, says the UN refugee agency. The agency has also reiterated its plea for the Ivorian and regional governments to help the Liberians move to safer locations.