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Annual report shows a record 33.3 million were internally displaced in 2013
14 May 2014 The IMDC's Global Overview 2014 reports that 63 per cent of all IDPs at the end of 2013 were from Syria, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Sudan. -
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. -
Refugee camp closed in Liberia as return to Côte d'Ivoire gathers momentum
25 Mar 2014 UNHCR is well on course to meet its repatriation target of 16,000 Ivorian refugees for this year, with 7,834 returns as of Friday and more convoys planned this month. -
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. -
Ivorian refugees call for disarmament, reconciliation and increased grant before return
10 Feb 2014 Although UNHCR is facilitating the voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees, more than 52,000 remain in four camps and various communities in Liberia. -
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. -
UNHCR urges against forced returns to Nigeria amid rising violence in the north
29 Oct 2013 Some 10,000 Nigerians have crossed into neighbouring Cameroon, Chad and Niger in recent months. More than 80 per cent have sought refuge in Cameroon. -
Ivorian refugee repatriation from Liberia this year tops 10,000 mark
30 Jul 2013 UNHCR hopes to facilitate the repatriation of 16,000 refugees from Liberia to areas such as Toulepleu, Tabou and Danane in western Côte d'Ivoire. -
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