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As Gambia crisis passes, displaced return from Senegal
Several thousand people have returned to the Gambia since ex-president Yahya Jammeh ceded power.
UN seeks $4.63 billion to aid Syrian refugees and host nations
Funding appeal launched at Helsinki event seeks to ease desperate plight of 4.7 million refugees and neighbouring countries hosting them.
Chad helps returnees at risk of statelessness to get papers
UNHCR is working with Chad and partners to ensure the children of Chadian émigrés fleeing war in neighbouring countries finally receive ID cards to start over.
Some 45,000 people have fled uncertainty in Gambia as tension mounts
Women and children cross border of West African nation to Senegal as crisis talks take place.
Syrian refugee says more than food needed to nourish dreams
Team Refugees swimmer Yusra Mardini appeals to star-studded Davos event for more support to those fleeing war and persecution.
Displaced by war, Ukrainians with disabilities find creative ways to cope
Vlada and Alexandr, among 66,000 people with disabilities forced to flee the fighting in eastern Ukraine, are determined to make the most of their new lives.
Gambians seek refuge in Senegal amid political tension
Several thousand Gambians have crossed to Senegal in the last 10 days to escape growing tension over the results of last month's presidential election.
UNHCR calls for help for refugees facing European winter freeze
The UN Refugee Agency urges governments to do more to help and protect refugees and migrants battling freezing temperatures in Europe.
Guatemala volunteer helps families fleeing street gangs
Bordertown mechanic gives spare room over to men, women and children fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.