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Angelina Jolie urges support for Syrian refugees and Iraqi returnees
16 Sep 2012 The UNHCR Special Envoy also says it is critical that Iraq receives urgent international support and continues to welcome refugees across its borders. -
UNHCR scaling up relief operation for displaced inside Syria
7 Sep 2012 As more and more Syrians flee their homes, the refugee agency is stepping up the provision of household items, financial assistance, medical assistance, counselling, shelter and schooling. -
UNHCR reports more Syrian refugees in all neighbouring countries
10 Aug 2012 The population seeking safety reached 146,667 but UNHCR knows there are substantial additional refugees -
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. -
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. -
High Commissioner praises refugee resettlement and integration in Australia and New Zealand
27 Feb 2012 UN refugee chief, António Guterres, recently completed visits to Australia and New Zealand where he thanked both countries for their support for refugees.