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Ivorian refugees call for disarmament, reconciliation and increased grant before return
10 Feb 2014 Although UNHCR is facilitating the voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees, more than 52,000 remain in four camps and various communities in Liberia. -
Ivorian refugee repatriation from Liberia this year tops 10,000 mark
30 Jul 2013 UNHCR hopes to facilitate the repatriation of 16,000 refugees from Liberia to areas such as Toulepleu, Tabou and Danane in western Côte d'Ivoire. -
Malian refugees take part in presidential election
29 Jul 2013 Hundreds of Malian refugees voted in exile at the weekend in the presidential election in their home country, way down on the numbers eligible to cast a ballot. -
UNHCR reinforces assistance to refugee hosting countries, ahead of Mali elections
28 Jun 2013 Refugees eligible to vote in exile are people already registered in the Malian Administrative Civil Status Census conducted in 2010. -
Repatriation of refugees from Liberia to Côte d'Ivoire picks up this year
23 May 2013 In the first four months of this year, some 7,300 Ivorians returned home with UNHCR's help from Liberia under a voluntary repatriation programme. -
UNHCR urgently needs funding to continue assisting displaced Malians
19 Apr 2013 The funding is needed for expansion and construction of transit centres, provision of supplementary and therapeutic food, shelters and for basic services. -
A mother waits in exile to return to her village in Mali
19 Mar 2013 Aicha finally decided to flee to Burkina Faso with her four children when fighting neared her village in central Mali earlier this year. She feels safe but misses her old village life. -
Civilians continue to flee military offensive in Mali; internal return prospects mixed
1 Feb 2013 To the extent that refugee numbers are a barometer of the situation, UNHCR notes that the number of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries is continuing to rise. -
More than 7,500 flee new Mali offensive; refugees report food shortages
22 Jan 2013 The forcibly displaced speak of increasing shortages of food and fuel, with traditional markets unable to operate. UNHCR and partners assisting refugees.