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Thousands flee violence in south-eastern DR Congo
20 Feb 2018 UNHCR warns of a looming disaster in Tanganyika province as ethnic clashes trigger displacement and human rights abuses. -
Refugee athlete shares message of peace in South Korea
7 Feb 2018 Refugee Olympic Team athlete Pur Biel, who fled South Sudan, has spoken about the importance of peace ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics. -
UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for 'forgotten' Burundi refugees
6 Feb 2018 Low levels of funding mean support efforts in neighbouring countries fall short of acceptable standards. -
Grandi says South Sudan's leaders must restore peace and hope to 'broken' people
2 Feb 2018 Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018. -
In Kenya, UN refugee chief urges support for Somali refugees and host communities
21 Dec 2017 Filippo Grandi expresses his gratitude to Kenya for hosting almost half a million refugees and keeping its borders open to people fleeing war. -
'I feel like I am born again': citizenship brings hope to stateless minority in Kenya
6 Nov 2017 Makonde people of Kenya receive citizenship ending stateless existence. -
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. -
Refugee athletes compete for first time at Asian Games
22 Sep 2017 Five athletes have travelled to Turkmenistan to take part in the biggest sporting event in the region. -
Displaced children tell of suffering in DRC's Kasai
8 Sep 2017 UNHCR estimates that 1.4 million people have been displaced as a result of conflict in the previously peaceful region.