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Global Trends Report: 800,000 new refugees in 2011, highest this century

18 June 2012

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UNHCR report shows a record 800,000 people forced to flee across borders in 2011

18 June 2012

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UNHCR appeals to Bangladesh to uphold its traditional solidarity for people fleeing violence and unrest

15 June 2012

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New camp opens for Congolese refugees in Rwanda

12 June 2012

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35,000 refugees seek shelter in South Sudan over past three weeks

5 June 2012

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High Commissioner Guterres warns of massive refugee flow into South Sudan's remote northeast

4 June 2012

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UPS flies tonnes of aid to Malian refugees in Mauritania

4 June 2012

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Pressure on land, water as more refugees enter South Sudan

1 June 2012

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees launches "State of the World's Refugees" warns of worsening global displacement

31 May 2012

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UNHCR sharply revises projected funding estimates for Sahel operation

31 May 2012

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In Pakistan, free clinic for refugees uncovers effort to save girl's sight

30 May 2012

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UN Security Council diplomats visit Ivorian refugees in Liberia

23 May 2012

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