Grandi concerned at reports of Balkan border closures

Europe said to be backing into an even greater refugee crisis by tightening border restrictions.

23 Feb 2016

Home at last for young refugees in Hungarian orphanage

Young refugees who fled their homes are now back on track thanks to an orphanage in Hungary

22 Feb 2016

No holiday for Iraqis taking refuge in broken tourist complex

Some 400 Iraq families displaced by violence in Anbar province are staying in dire conditions at the hotel in Habbaniyah Tourist City which lacks power and water.

22 Feb 2016

Two children drown every day on average trying to reach safety in Europe

With growing numbers of child deaths at sea, UN agencies call for enhancing safety for refugees and migrants

19 Feb 2016

Fresh fighting in South Sudan displaces up to 26,000 people

Reports of 18 killed and more than 90 wounded after violence erupts at a site hosting 48,000 internally displaced people in Malakal.

19 Feb 2016

Grandi meets with Syrian refugees at Berlin centre

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visits emergency shelter during visit to Germany

18 Feb 2016

UNHCR stresses asylum right of Mozambicans fleeing to Malawi

More than 6,000 have arrived in Malawi since mid-December, citing clashes between armed elements of the opposition RENAMO and government forces.

18 Feb 2016

Acting out their trauma, refugees bond with Ugandan hosts

Kampala stage show, with a mixed refugee and Ugandan cast, tells refugees' stories of flight and resettlement through drama, dance and song.

18 Feb 2016

Afghan refugee makes it to final 10 in Global Teacher Prize

UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award winner Aqeela Asifi makes shortlist for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2016.

18 Feb 2016