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30th April, 2013
A look at Jalozai camp as elections edge closer
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis in the country’s restive tribal areas have been displaced by fighting between the military and the Taliban and living in…
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis in the country’s restive tribal areas have been displaced by fighting between the military and the Taliban and living in…
22nd March, 2013
Sri Lanka state media slams UN panel after rights vote
The US-initiated move was passed with the support of 25 nations, including Sri Lanka's immediate neighbour India.
The US-initiated move was passed with the support of 25 nations, including Sri Lanka's immediate neighbour India.
11th March, 2013
In Syria, deadly diseases add to people’s miseries
Aleppo's hospitals, overflowing with war victims, are also dealing with patients suffering from 'Aleppo boil' - a deadly disease spread in the chaotic conditions of war.
Aleppo's hospitals, overflowing with war victims, are also dealing with patients suffering from 'Aleppo boil' - a deadly disease spread in the chaotic conditions of war.
8th February, 2013
UN says 5,000 Syrian refugees fleeing each day
The UNHCR, in a nearly $1 billion funding appeal in mid-December, forecast that there could be up to one million Syrian refugees by the end of June.
The UNHCR, in a nearly $1 billion funding appeal in mid-December, forecast that there could be up to one million Syrian refugees by the end of June.
25th January, 2013
Record number: 6,400 Syrians flee to Jordan in 24 hours
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
2nd January, 2013
Left out in the cold
Hundreds of families living in makeshift shelters around the Afghan capital Kabul collected blankets, charcoal and other supplies on January 2 as authorities struggle to avoid last year's deadly winter toll.
Hundreds of families living in makeshift shelters around the Afghan capital Kabul collected blankets, charcoal and other supplies on January 2 as authorities struggle to avoid last year's deadly winter toll.
30th November, 2012
250,000 displaced in Syrian city of Homs: UN
Melissa Fleming said UNHCR was especially concerned at reports from refugees arriving in Jordan who say they were specifically targeted en route.
Melissa Fleming said UNHCR was especially concerned at reports from refugees arriving in Jordan who say they were specifically targeted en route.
17th October, 2012
Malala will be considered for Nobel prize, hopes Jolie
“Our 8-year-old suggested that the world build a statue for Malala, and fittingly create a reading nook near it.”
“Our 8-year-old suggested that the world build a statue for Malala, and fittingly create a reading nook near it.”
22nd August, 2012
UNHCR warehouse gutted in Quetta fire
Spokesperson to UNHCR Balochistan Javeria Tareen said that investigation has been ordered to ascertain reasons of the fire.
Spokesperson to UNHCR Balochistan Javeria Tareen said that investigation has been ordered to ascertain reasons of the fire.
14th August, 2012
UN humanitarian chief holds talks in Syria on aid crisis
UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos held talks in Syria on ways to step up relief efforts as the country faces an increasingly precarious humanitarian situation.
UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos held talks in Syria on ways to step up relief efforts as the country faces an increasingly precarious humanitarian situation.
11th July, 2012
54 migrants die of thirst in Mediterranean boat drama
The rescued man, who drank sea water to survive, was spotted clinging to a jerry can and the remains of the stricken boat off the Tunisian coast.
The rescued man, who drank sea water to survive, was spotted clinging to a jerry can and the remains of the stricken boat off the Tunisian coast.
19th June, 2012
UN: 90,000 have fled Myanmar ethnic violence
UNHCR Spokesman Adrian Edwards says boatloads of Rohingya Muslims continue to strike out for neighbouring Bangladesh.
UNHCR Spokesman Adrian Edwards says boatloads of Rohingya Muslims continue to strike out for neighbouring Bangladesh.
1st June, 2012
UN report predicts increase in world’s displaced
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
23rd May, 2012
Nato summit’s forgotten people: Afghan civilians
Far from the bright lights of Chicago, a war victim, 12-year-old Aleema, sums up her life in three words: “It's the worst.”
Far from the bright lights of Chicago, a war victim, 12-year-old Aleema, sums up her life in three words: “It's the worst.”
13th May, 2012
US drone strikes kill 16 suspected militants in Yemen
Bulgaria's ambassador to Yemen escaped with minor injuries after masked gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital and tried to kidnap him.
Bulgaria's ambassador to Yemen escaped with minor injuries after masked gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital and tried to kidnap him.
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12th May, 2012
The road back home
While Pakistan has embraced the largest number of refugees in the world, it should be no surprise that it is taking a toll on the country.
While Pakistan has embraced the largest number of refugees in the world, it should be no surprise that it is taking a toll on the country.
2nd May, 2012
The Malian refugees
More than 320,000 people have fled their homes in Mali since mid-January, with more than half seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.
More than 320,000 people have fled their homes in Mali since mid-January, with more than half seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.
17th April, 2012
Angelina Jolie to take on UN special envoy role
The actress, a goodwill ambassasdor since 2001, will take on a “new and expanded” role as special envoy of High Commissioner for Refugees
The actress, a goodwill ambassasdor since 2001, will take on a “new and expanded” role as special envoy of High Commissioner for Refugees
13th April, 2012
‘Over 181,000 have fled recent NW Pakistan fighting’
The UNHCR said that about 10,000 new arrivals are being registered daily at the Jalozai camp near Peshawar.
The UNHCR said that about 10,000 new arrivals are being registered daily at the Jalozai camp near Peshawar.
7th April, 2012
War in the north sparks refugee exodus
“We felt danger everywhere. If the situation becomes good and our area gets freedom, we'll go back. We need peace."
“We felt danger everywhere. If the situation becomes good and our area gets freedom, we'll go back. We need peace."
