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Coastguard rescues some 1,000 refugees and migrants off Italy

Operation plucks Syrians, Iraqis and other nationalities from two boats off the coast of Sicily.

Refugee baker joins Ecuador earthquake relief effort

Refugees are among volunteers helping out in a relief drive following the country's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake last month.

Armed clashes drive growing displacement in western Colombia

Since March, more than 6,000 people have fled their homes to escape clashes between illegal groups fighting for territorial control in western Chocó department.

Survey finds Nigerian refugees in Cameroon want to go home

But those questioned in UNHCR survey at Cameroon's Minawao camps also voiced concern about conditions in their towns and villages of return.

UNHCR appeals to Kenya over decision to end refugee hosting

Syria camp airstrikes show shocking disregard for civilians

UNHCR denounces fatal attacks on settlements where displaced had sought safety in northern Syria which killed many and injured scores more.

UNHCR urges dialogue to end herder, farmer clashes in Nigeria

Clashes have left several hundred people dead and tens of thousands displaced this year in fertile regions of Nigeria.

Workshop teaches Tuareg artisans new skills in exile

A hands-on workshop in Burkina Faso is helping Malian refugees to develop new products and the business skills to tap international markets.

Syrian refugee carries Olympic torch through Brasilia

Twelve-year-old Syrian schoolgirl Hanan bore the Olympic flame on the first stage of its relay across Brazil to the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio on August 5.