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UNHCR and partners seek extra US$295 million for Syria refugee ops
27 Sep 2012 The new appeal brings the amount sought for Syria humanitarian operations to US$487.9 million and covers needs of up to 700,000 by year's end. -
Syrian refugee children prepare to start school, Iraq opens border crossing
21 Sep 2012 With the new academic year approaching, hundreds of Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan have been registering with schools. -
UNHCR chief welcomes Iran commitment to maintain asylum space
18 Sep 2012 Iran's government confirms its commitment to asylum space for Afghan refugees and to legalize undocumented Afghans living in Iran. -
Syrian refugees in Lebanon tell UNHCR's Guterres and Angelina Jolie of escape and challenges
12 Sep 2012 Guterres and UNHCR Special Envoy Jolie hear about the difficulties people face in escaping Syria and the challenges of finding shelter for them in Lebanon. -
UNHCR chief Guterres and Angelina Jolie visit refugees in Jordan
11 Sep 2012 Guterres and Jolie praise Jordan for keeping its border open for Syrian refugees and urge stepped-up international support and help. -
UNHCR scaling up relief operation for displaced inside Syria
7 Sep 2012 As more and more Syrians flee their homes, the refugee agency is stepping up the provision of household items, financial assistance, medical assistance, counselling, shelter and schooling. -
More than 100,000 flee Syria in August, highest monthly total
4 Sep 2012 The August influx brings the total number of Syrian refugees registered or awaiting registration to more than 235,300. -
Afghan returns pass 50,000 in first eight months, up on last year
30 Aug 2012 Some 40,000 of them came from Pakistan and just over 10,000 from Iran. About a third of the returnees went to the provinces of Kabul and Nangarhar. -
UNHCR fears larger influx as number of Syrians fleeing to Jordan picks up pace
28 Aug 2012 Some 10,200 people arrived at Za'atri in the past week. Refugees say thousands more are waiting to cross amid violence in Daraa province.