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UNHCR airlifts aid to Uganda as thousands arrive from South Sudan
Thousands of refugees fleeing violence and human rights violations in South Sudan benefit from major aid operation.
Refugees fleeing South Sudan pass one million mark
With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees.
UN Refugee Chief: World must act to end South Sudan suffering
During a visit to Uganda, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to end the violence in South Sudan that has sent thousands fleeing.
Drums, hugs and tears of joy as refugee Olympians land back in Kenya
Exuberant welcome for South Sudanese track and field athletes who made history at Rio 2016 Games as competitors in first Refugee Olympic Team.
Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs
Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years.
Popole makes history – twice – at Rio Games
Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.
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.
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.
60,000 flee South Sudan's recent violence to nearby countries
Since conflict flared three weeks ago, the number of people fleeing to Uganda has doubled to 52,000, with 8,000 more seeking refuge in Sudan and Kenya.
South Sudanese families rebuild their lives at Ugandan refugee settlement
UNHCR redeploys staff from other parts of the country while partner organizations set up new health clinics to cope with the influx.
Refugee athletes set out for Rio Olympics, and history
Five middle-distance runners from South Sudan, until recently living in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, to take part in first-ever Refugee Olympic Team.
South Sudan fighting drives surge of refugees to Uganda
UNHCR voiced extreme concern about the volatile security situation in South Sudan, where some 4,000 people are currently fleeing daily to neighbouring Uganda.
Flight across border achingly familiar for some South Sudan families
Despite Uganda's generous policy towards refugees, the latest influx is putting the country's resources under strain.
Thousands flee to Uganda after South Sudan flare-up
Influx expected to continue as tension remains high across the border.
Q&A: Growing pains vex South Sudan, five years after independence
The world's youngest nation is grappling with war, hunger and a worsening refugee crisis.
Muted cheers mark South Sudan's fifth birthday, with millions displaced
Some are going home, but over 2.4 million South Sudanese will be far away for the fifth anniversary of independence, driven to flee by conflict, hunger and worry.
Mali refugees cautious about return, despite peace deal
A year after a landmark peace accord ended conflict in Mali, some refugees in Mauritania have mixed feelings on whether it is safe to return home.
Kenya: UN refugee chief sees opportunity with Kakuma
While in Kenya, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Kakuma refugee camp, home to nearly 200,000 refugees, primarily from South Sudan. He also toured a new site, Kalobeyei, where refugees share services, farm the land and build businesses with locals.