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Uganda farming classes transform refugees into entrepreneurs
28 Oct 2016 Trained to expand their rice and pepper harvests, Congolese refugees in Uganda use earnings to start new businesses and become more self-reliant. -
UNHCR condemns violence against civilians in CAR
12 Oct 2016 Clashes between rival militias have forced thousands to flee and disrupted vital humanitarian operations. -
Number fleeing Burundi to neighbouring countries tops 300,000
23 Sep 2016 Reception capacities in host countries Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are severely overstretched, UNHCR warns. -
Refugees fleeing South Sudan pass one million mark
16 Sep 2016 With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees. -
UNHCR needs more support to aid Boko Haram displaced - Bono
30 Aug 2016 The U2 leader singer and co-founder of The ONE Campaign warns thousands of children are facing hunger as UN agencies confront funding shortfalls. -
Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs
19 Aug 2016 Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years. -
Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games
12 Aug 2016 Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity. -
Funding lags as more flee South Sudan
12 Aug 2016 Relief operations in countries hosting South Sudanese refugees are overstretched, and critically underfunded, as refugee population edges toward 1 million. -
Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport
5 Aug 2016 Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens