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UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced
The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle.
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Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games
Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport
Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens
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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.
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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.
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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.