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Thousands of refugees vote in second round of CAR presidential election

15 February 2016

Thousands of refugees took part at the weekend in the second round of Central African Republic's landmark presidential election, which could herald their return.

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Q&A: UNHCR plays vital role in getting Central African refugees to the ballot box

12 February 2016

As the second round of CAR's presidential election nears, UNHCR's Charles Mballa discusses the refugee agency's role in ensuring the participation of refugees.

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UNHCR seeks US$545 million for Nigeria and CAR crises

25 January 2016

Regional Refugee Response Plans seek US$198.76 million for Nigerian refugees and US$345.7 million for CAR refugees and their hosts.

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Congo border town helps Central African neighbours in need

14 January 2016

Since 2013, residents, teachers and medics in Zongo, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have helped refugees fleeing violence in the Central African Republic

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Seeking peace, Central African refugees turn out to vote

31 December 2015

Thousands of refugees voted in Cameroon and the Republic of Congo this week to choose a president in their home country

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I lost everything: my home, my flesh, my identity. My kids sleep on the floor.

Zainaba
widowed mother of four displaced in Bangui

Many fled without anything – no money, no food, not even a mat to sleep on.

Fatoumata Lejeune-Kaba
UNHCR

The Central African Republic is falling through the cracks of international attention. This cannot be allowed to happen.

António Guterres
High Commissioner for Refugees

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