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UNHCR responds to massive displacement of Iraqis from Mosul
11 Jun 2014 UNHCR protection teams have been on the ground to monitor the outflow and assist those in need, and urgent additional funding is being sought. -
As thousands continue to flee Myanmar, UNHCR concerned about growing reports of abuse
10 Jun 2014 Across the region, UNHCR advocates for temporary stay arrangements for the Rohingya until the situation stabilizes enough in Rakhine state for them to return. -
Fighting this year in Iraq's Anbar province displaces almost 500,000
6 Jun 2014 With a deteriorating security situation, it is also becoming harder for humanitarian organizations to reach those in need of aid. -
UNHCR and host countries seek more help to cope with Syria refugee crisis
5 May 2014 UNHCR chief Guterres says that due to the protracted character of the crisis, international support needs to massively increase in the months to come. -
Jakarta workshop seeks to strengthen protection at sea in Asia-Pacific
23 Apr 2014 Some 60,000 people in the region are believed to have moved irregularly by sea in 2013. Above 1,300 people died or were reported missing at sea in 2012 and 2013. -
Khaled Hosseini visits Syrian refugees in Iraq, urges more global support
27 Mar 2014 In the Iraqi Kurdistan region, the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador met Syrian refugee families living inside and outside camps, many of whom lost everything. -
Continuing conflict in Iraq's province displaces thousands, some for second time
7 Mar 2014 During the past week the number of displaced people in the town of Heet and surrounding areas has increased by some 25,000-30,000 people. -
Q&A: CWS provides alternative to detention for lost refugee children in Jakarta
27 Jan 2014 UNHCR's implementing partner, CWS, provides the youngsters with vital shelter, food and care while their asylum claims are being processed. It's a vital job. -
Continuing fighting in central Iraq leaves 140,000 forcibly displaced
24 Jan 2014 The number of internally displaced in Anbar province includes more than 65,000 people who fled the conflict in the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi over the last week.