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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.
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.
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.
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.
Rogge praises young refugees, hails sport
Honorary IOC President say refugees have right to be treated as normal citizens
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.
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.
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.