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South Sudan fighting forces thousands to flee
11 Mar 2016 Violence in previously peaceful areas of the country is driving thousands to seek refuge in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Uganda. -
Number of Burundian refugees tops 250,000 since April
4 Mar 2016 At least 250,473 refugees have fled to DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia since President Pierre Nkurunziza announced run for third term. -
UNHCR highlights right to safe return for refugees in Cameroon
26 Feb 2016 Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk vows to work with Cameroon and Nigeria to safeguard refugees' right to voluntary return. -
Acting out their trauma, refugees bond with Ugandan hosts
18 Feb 2016 Kampala stage show, with a mixed refugee and Ugandan cast, tells refugees' stories of flight and resettlement through drama, dance and song. -
Thousands of refugees vote in second round of CAR presidential election
15 Feb 2016 Thousands of refugees took part at the weekend in the second round of Central African Republic's landmark presidential election, which could herald their return. -
Q&A: UNHCR plays vital role in getting Central African refugees to the ballot box
12 Feb 2016 As the second round of CAR's presidential election nears, UNHCR's Charles Mballa discusses the refugee agency's role in ensuring the participation of refugees. -
Fighting in eastern DRC forces thousands to flee
29 Jan 2016 Clashes between militias, rebel groups since November have driven tens of thousands of people from their homes. -
Congolese refugees flee new South Sudan fighting
28 Jan 2016 Renewed insecurity in Equatoria states forces refugees to flee again and aid groups to leave temporarily. -
UNHCR seeks US$545 million for Nigeria and CAR crises
25 Jan 2016 Regional Refugee Response Plans seek US$198.76 million for Nigerian refugees and US$345.7 million for CAR refugees and their hosts.