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UN launches biggest humanitarian appeal, fearing deepening of Syrian crisis

16 December 2013

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UN airlifts humanitarian aid to Northeast Syria as displaced families face harsh winter

15 December 2013

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Decline in education for Syrian children "worst and fastest in region's history"

13 December 2013

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NRC and UNHCR expand cooperation under new agreement

12 December 2013

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UNHCR and partners in operation to help refugees amid winter storm

11 December 2013

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Statement by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie on the passing of the 1000th day of the Syrian conflict

11 December 2013

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Donors promise initial US$ 671.6 million for UNHCR operations in 2014

10 December 2013

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One month on, typhoon Haiyan survivors start to return home

6 December 2013

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Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on the death of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013

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UNHCR chief meets Pope Francis, echoes call for more compassion for refugees and others on the move

6 December 2013

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UNHCR urges Dominican Republic to restore nationality

5 December 2013

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UNHCR project helps ethnic minority in Fergana Valley get Kyrgyz nationality

5 December 2013

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