Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games

Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.

12 Aug 2016

Funding lags as more flee South Sudan

Relief operations in countries hosting South Sudanese refugees are overstretched, and critically underfunded, as refugee population edges toward 1 million.

12 Aug 2016

Rohingya refugees lead unlikely cricket revival in Ireland

In the refugee camps of Bangladesh, many young Rohingya developed a love of cricket. Now resettled to Ireland, they are thrilled to be back on the pitch.

9 Aug 2016

Fears grow for Aleppo residents amid latest violence

Fresh fighting threatens hundreds of thousands of lives, driving shortages of food, medical supplies and mass displacements.

9 Aug 2016

Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport

Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens

5 Aug 2016

Refugee Olympic Team makes history at Rio Games

Rose Lokonyen, 23, leads a squad of 10 athletes behind the flag of the International Olympic Committee.

5 Aug 2016

Countdown to Rio 2016: Refugee Olympic Team prepares for historic debut

They fled violence and persecution but still excelled in their sports. Here's how they got ready to make history.

5 Aug 2016

Ahead of Rio 2016, capoeira brings a taste of Brazil to DRC

After fleeing violence in CAR refugees focus hopes on Refugee Olympic Team as they practice Brazilian martial art combining dance, acrobatics and music.

4 Aug 2016

Central and North American states vow joint action on refugees

Ahead of September summits focused on refugees, nine countries pledge to work together to strengthen protection for refugees fleeing Central America.

4 Aug 2016