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Record numbers of Syrian refugees flee as UN warns of critically low funding
9 Nov 2012 The majority, reportedly 9,000 Syrians, crossed into Turkey. The remaining 2,000 Syrians were registered and assisted in Jordan and Lebanon. -
UN education investment scores high marks for Somali refugee students
1 Nov 2012 Somali refugees pass national exams with flying colours thanks to UN investment in classrooms, labs, teacher training -
Number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon passes 100,000 mark
23 Oct 2012 Lebanon becomes third country in the region after Turkey and Jordan to reach the milestone. Region-wide the number climbs to more than 358,000. -
Number of Somali refugees in south-east Ethiopia swells to 170,000
19 Oct 2012 Although the rate of arrivals has slowed this year, Dollo Ado is now the world's biggest refugee camp complex after Dadaab in Kenya. -
Syria Crisis: UNHCR urges European Union states to honour their asylum system principles
16 Oct 2012 These include ensuring access to territory, access to asylum procedures and harmonized approaches to the adjudication of asylum claims. -
Number of registered Syrian refugees triples to more than 300,000 in three months
2 Oct 2012 The rapid rise underscores the urgency of the revised Syria Regional Response Plan seeking US$487.9 million to help up to 710,000 refugees. -
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. -
Tuk-tuk project drives Somali IDPs in search of self-sufficiency
26 Sep 2012 Mohamed fled to Galkayo in northern Somalia's Puntland three years ago. Today, he drives a tuk-tuk as part of a UNHCR income-generation project. -
More than 10,000 Somalis flee coastal city of Kismayo, fearing fighting
21 Sep 2012 The majority are heading to villages in other parts of Kismayo, Jilib and Jamame districts. Some are moving towards Mogadishu or Kenya.