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Some 5,600 new Malian refugees arrive in northern Niger
5 Apr 2013 The refugees, mainly women and children, are from the regions of Kidal and Menaka and travelled by foot or on donkeys. They said that more people were on their way to Niger. -
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. -
UNHCR urges reconciliation efforts in Mali to avoid long-term displacement
1 Mar 2013 Of the estimated 430,000 people uprooted in the Mali crisis, available figures are that 260,665 are still displaced within the country. The refugee population is around 170,000 -
For Mali's displaced, on-going insecurity an obstacle to return
12 Feb 2013 With the ancient city of Timbuktu now again in government control, those who fled earlier violence are contemplating returning to their homes. -
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. -
UN refugee agency prepares to assist possible returnees in Mali
29 Jan 2013 UNHCR aims to open new presences in Gao and other cities in the north as soon as security conditions allow. -
UNHCR calls anew on international community to help Mali as war expands
25 Jan 2013 UNHCR says increased international aid for hundreds of thousands of displaced Malian civilians is vital to prevent a worsening of the humanitarian situation. -
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. -
UNHCR ready for possible influx of Malian refugees in neighbouring countries
16 Jan 2013 UNHCR and its partners have plans to cope with a further possible displacement of 300,000 displaced people inside Mali and 407,000 to surrounding countries.