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Ethiopia. Tens of thousands arrive in Ethiopia, fleeing recent clashes in Somalia

100,000 new Somali refugees arrive in Ethiopia in the past month, UN and partners are calling for urgent funding

22 March 2023

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AU, EU and UN push for urgent action to address the pressing needs of migrants and refugees in Libya

21 March 2023

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High Commissioner's message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

21 March 2023

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UNHCR statement on Bangladesh, Myanmar bilateral pilot project on Rohingya returns

19 March 2023

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Peru. While many countries in South America have welcomed substantial populations of refugees and migrants from Venezuela, stability has proven elusive for many. Many have had to move several times. The Andean nation of Peru is a popular destination, largely due to the perceived strength of its econ

Venezuelan refugees, migrants, and their hosts need help to chart a brighter future

14 March 2023

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Türkiye. High Commissioner visits earthquake-affected Hatay in the country visit.

Visiting earthquake-ravaged areas of Türkiye and Syria, UNHCR's Grandi urges more support for survivors trying to rebuild

13 March 2023

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) welcoming a group of 89 Syrian refugees at Torrejón military airport in Madrid.

UNHCR, IOM welcome Spain's expedited resettlement of Syrian refugees from Türkiye in earthquake aftermath

4 March 2023

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Italy. The conference launching the first organization founded by stateless people for stateless people in Italy takes place in Rome

UNHCR's Innovation Fund awards projects designed by refugees for refugees

1 March 2023

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Yemen. Displaced People received Cash Assistance in Shaab IDP site in Aden governerate

UNHCR: Funding gap of US$295m in Yemen jeopardizes life-saving humanitarian aid

27 February 2023

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UNHCR: One year after the Russian invasion, insecurity clouds return intentions of displaced Ukrainians

23 February 2023

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Statement by UNHCR on the arbitrary deprivation of nationality by Nicaragua

17 February 2023

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Poland. First Christmas in exile for refugees from Ukraine

UN and partners appeal for US$5.6 billion to help millions affected by Ukraine war

15 February 2023

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine