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UNHCR condemns brutality in Nigeria, fears new displacement
9 May 2014 The past two months have seen multiple kidnappings and deaths, creating population displacement inside Nigeria and into neighbouring countries. -
On a high seas rescue mission with the Italian Navy
21 Mar 2014 A flotilla of five navy vessels has saved more than 10,000 people from overcrowded boats on the Mediterranean under an operation launched last year. -
UNHCR concerned as hundreds flee attacks in Nigeria's Lake Chad region
11 Mar 2014 The latest attacks are reported to have begun in mid-February and were continuing five days ago. Some 2,000 people have crossed into Niger's Diffa region in the past month. -
Niger's Diffa district provides shelter for Nigerians fleeing violence
24 Jan 2014 As fresh violence in Nigeria forces thousands to flee to Niger and Cameroon, one refugee recounts her own flight to safety nine months ago and her warm welcome. -
Malian refugees vote in second round of presidential elections
12 Aug 2013 The number of refugees participating rose sharply over the first round, hoping the election will lead to peace and a return home. -
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 helps prepare for refugees to vote in Mali elections, voices concerns over voter registration
23 Jul 2013 UNHCR's role in the elections is to facilitate the participation of refugees and ensure the voluntary nature of the electoral process in a safe environment. -
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. -
NE Nigeria insecurity sees refugee outflows spreading to Cameroon
18 Jun 2013 UNHCR team finds more than 3,000 Nigerians have fled over the border to Cameroon, with more refugees arriving in Niger