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Central African Republic. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees smiles as returnees arrive in the Central African Republic

UN High Commissioner for Refugees starts visit to Central African Republic, welcoming home refugees

3 December 2019

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UNHCR and Turkey hold further discussions on voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees

29 November 2019

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UNHCR expands help to refugees in urban areas in Libya, reassesses role of Gathering and Departure Facility

28 November 2019

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Greek. UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Lesvos

Head of UNHCR calls for urgent response to overcrowding in Greek island reception centres, Europe to share responsibility

28 November 2019

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Somalia. Families affected by the ongoing drought

UNHCR welcomes Somalia's ratification of the Kampala Convention

27 November 2019

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Rwanda. Third lifesaving evacuation flight of refugees held in Libya arrived in Rwanda

Third group of refugees evacuated to Rwanda from Libya with UNHCR support

25 November 2019

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Statement on new U.S. asylum policy

19 November 2019

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Colombia. Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia

US$1.35 billion needed to help Venezuelan refugees and migrants and host countries

13 November 2019

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UNHCR and Turkey discuss voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees

11 November 2019

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UNHCR welcomes commitment by Central American states and Mexico to address forced displacement

9 November 2019

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Italy. Afghan boy reunited with siblings after crossing two continents alone

60,000 young refugees and migrants who arrived in Italy alone need support as they enter adulthood – UN Agencies

8 November 2019

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2019.UNHCR flight relocates 54 vulnerable refugees from Niger to Italy.Italy

UNHCR flight relocates 54 vulnerable refugees from Niger to Italy

5 November 2019

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Malaysia. Vietnamese Boat People

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