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Mali refugee students set up "government" in UNHCR-backed school in Niger
5 Oct 2012 UNHCR works with Niger's Ministry of Education, UNICEF and Oxfam to provide education for as many Malian refugee children as possible. -
UNHCR chief warns of the dangers of inaction over Mali
5 Sep 2012 In an op-ed in The New York Times, António Guterres urges the international community to step up efforts for a political solution to the Mali crisis. -
More aid needed for Mali's hidden emergency, urge Guterres and U.S.
2 Aug 2012 The world should show the same generosity towards more than 250,000 Malian refugees as the impoverished countries hosting them, said UNHCR and BPRM in Burkina Faso. -
Barbara Hendricks calls for aid during visit to Malian refugees in Burkina Faso
9 Jul 2012 The renowned soprano visits Damba camp in northern Burkina Faso to raise awareness about the refugees in Africa's Sahel region and to help raise funds. -
UNHCR says funding shortfall threatens Mali operation
15 Jun 2012 To date, UNHCR has received only 13 per cent of the US$153.7 million needed to assist desperate Malians displaced inside and outside their country. -
UPS flies tonnes of aid to Malian refugees in Mauritania
4 Jun 2012 The global package delivery company, UPS, flies 10 tonnes of UNHCR aid to Mauritania for distribution to some 10,000 Malians in Mbera refugee camp. -
UNHCR seeks US$154 million to help Mali refugees, up sharply from earlier appeal
31 May 2012 In a press release, UNHCR says the money is needed for its operations this year in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. -
UNHCR and WFP chiefs highlight plight of Mali refugees in Niger
7 May 2012 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres calls on the international community to help Malian refugees and host communities in Niger. -
UNHCR deeply concerned by deteriorating situation in Mali
3 Apr 2012 UNHCR says the north of the country is becoming more and more dangerous due to the proliferation of armed groups in the region.