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Grandi highlights needs of refugees in Bangladesh
Praising response so far, UNHCR chief says he has rarely seen people in so much need.
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Former refugee from South Sudan to address Brussels education gathering
UNHCR-supported initiative aims to provide 100 scholarships a year to enable refugee and internally displaced students to attend UWC colleges worldwide.
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Disease threatens refugees in Bangladesh in unplanned sites
Racing to prevent a 'disaster within a disaster,' UNHCR ups vaccine, clean water and sanitation drives in informal Bangladesh settlements.
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As refugee crisis grows, Rohingya struggle in roadside settlements
As more flee Myanmar for Bangladesh, UN Refugee chief Grandi warns of humanitarian disaster.
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Bangladesh elephant rampage highlights dangers for refugees
A refugee prays on a hill overlooking Kutupalong camp after another Rohingya burial.
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UNHCR boosts delivery of vital aid to Rohingya in Bangladesh
A month after fleeing Myanmar, vast majority of refugees live in informal camps and spontaneous settlements.
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Refugee athletes compete for first time at Asian Games
Five athletes have travelled to Turkmenistan to take part in the biggest sporting event in the region.
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Rohingya refugees and locals help newcomers in need
At a Bangladesh refugee camp, those who fled Myanmar in the 1990s give food, shelter and clothing to new arrivals in greatest need.
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Mud and rain worsen plight for Rohingya refugees
Thousands of Rohingya refugees living in an informal settlement in Bangladesh need shelter, food and water.