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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.
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.
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.
Refugee team takes centre stage ahead of Opening Ceremony
Since the Refugee Olympic Team arrived in Brazil, leading celebrities and fellow athletes have rallied to their side.
Families struggle in heat and dust of Iraqi desert camp
Thousands displaced from Falluja seek ways to stay calm and cool amid harsh conditions.
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.