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Syrians fleeing by the hundreds daily, says UNHCR
3 Aug 2012 As the outflow continues, up to 1.5 million people could be displaced within Syria with little aid, said UNHCR on Friday as it sought to deliver supplies through the few remaining channels. -
Syrian exodus grows as fighting continues
31 Jul 2012 Thousands of terrified residents are huddled in Aleppo's public buildings. Thousands more are fleeing daily into the region and beyond. -
Exodus continues from Syria, including some 10,000 Iraqis
24 Jul 2012 Many of the Iraqi returnees are worried about going back to the country they fled, but feel they have little choice given the security situation in Syria. -
Number of Syrian refugees triples to 112,000 since April
17 Jul 2012 Three-quarters are women and children and the real number is thought to be higher as many people only register when their resources run out. -
Afghan Conference: Delegates urged to support new solutions strategy
2 May 2012 A conference on Afghan refugees opens with a call by UNHCR for the international community to support a new "solutions strategy." -
Afghan Conference: After the journey home, the challenges ahead
2 May 2012 A new initiative seeks to improve the sustainable reintegration of former Afghan refugees with a focus on helping returnees to support themselves. -
Afghan Conference: Reports of stability key to refugee's return decision
1 May 2012 Abdol Ali Din Mohammad returned home last week after 13 years as a refugee in Iran. The Afghan talks about the future and his life as a refugee. -
Afghan Conference: After years in exile, returnee reflects on starting over
30 Apr 2012 After 28 years as a refugee in Pakistan, Fida Mohammad decided to return home. Life was difficult, but slowly he settled in and conditions improved. -
UNHCR warns of funding shortfall for operations to help Syrian refugees
20 Apr 2012 Less than 20 per cent of the funds sought under regional response plan have been given. Only eight organizations have to date received funding.