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New York. Eduardo Stein speaks at UN HQ in New York

Joint statement by UNHCR and IOM on the appointment of Mr. Eduardo Stein, as a Joint Special Representative for Venezuelan refugees and migrants in the region

19 September 2018

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Uganda. Refugees from South Sudan arrive in northern Uganda

UNHCR calls on South Sudan parties to deliver a lasting peace

17 September 2018

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People queue at a checkpoint in Marinka, close to the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, July 2016.

UNHCR notes Ukraine Supreme Court ruling on pension rights for internally displaced

11 September 2018

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UNHCR dismayed as traffickers, smugglers impersonate staff in Libya amid clashes in Tripoli

8 September 2018

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Uganda. South Sudanese Refugees

Refugee representatives set to meet South Sudan peace talk parties

4 September 2018

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Mediterranean crossings deadlier than ever, new UNHCR report shows

3 September 2018

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Libya. UNHCR chief visits refugees at Tariq al-Sikka detention facility

UNHCR moves detained refugees out of harm's way in volatile Libyan capital

30 August 2018

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Millions of refugee children going without schooling, UNHCR report shows

29 August 2018

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Italy. 150 refugees and migrants on board the Italian Coast Guard ship "Diciotti", are allowed to disembark in the port of Catania after a 10 day stand- off.

UNHCR relieved at disembarkation of rescued persons from Diciotti

26 August 2018

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Italy. Refugees and migrants arrive at Port Augusta in Sicily

UNHCR calls on Europe to stand by humanitarian principles, receive rescued Diciotti passengers

25 August 2018

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Tanzania. Market provides opportunities for Burundian refugees

Burundian refugee returns must be voluntary and sustainable

24 August 2018

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UNHCR and IOM chiefs call for more support as the outflow of Venezuelans rises across the region

23 August 2018

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