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Volcanic eruption in Iceland delays resettlement plans of Palestinians
22 Apr 2010 The volcanic ash drifting across Europe from Iceland prevents a group of Palestinian refugees from boarding a flight to a new life in France this week. -
End of long ordeal for Palestinian refugees as desert camp closes
1 Feb 2010 UNHCR closes the Al Tanf camp between the borders of Syria and Iraqi and relocates the last of the Palestinian refugees who lived there for years. -
Palestinian refugees arrive at Romania centre en route to resettlement
17 Apr 2009 A group of 59 Palestinian refugees arrive at a special transit centre in Romania en route to a new life overseas after being evacuated from a desert camp in Iraq. -
Emergency transit centre in Romania sets precedent for other countries
13 Mar 2009 Dignitaries cut a ribbon to formally open the centre as refugees look on. -
Refugees add their footballing skills to Brazil's rich soccer scene
10 Mar 2009 Ali Abu Taha last year became the first Palestinian refugee to play for a professional football team in Brazil. Other refugees could follow. -
Refugees evacuated from desert camp to safe haven in Romania
29 Jan 2009 A group of Sudanese refugees swap the heat and sand of Iraq for the cold of Romania as they shelter in a special transit centre awaiting resettlement. -
UNHCR chief urges adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza conflict
5 Jan 2009 High Commissioner Guterres calls for strict adherence to humanitarian principles in Gaza, including respect for the universal rights of those fleeing war to seek safety in other states. -
Sudanese refugees arrive in Romania after incredible journey
17 Dec 2008 After an incredible journey, a group of 97 Sudanese refugees from Darfur arrive in Romania en route to a new life after years stuck in a desert camp in Iraq. -
UNHCR chief Guterres urges support for 2009 Humanitarian Appeal
24 Nov 2008 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres, representing the UN system, appeals to the international community to help meet the needs of tens of millions of the world's most vulnerable people.