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.

26 Sep 2017

As refugee crisis grows, Rohingya struggle in roadside settlements

As more flee Myanmar for Bangladesh, UN Refugee chief Grandi warns of humanitarian disaster.

24 Sep 2017

Bangladesh elephant rampage highlights dangers for refugees

A refugee prays on a hill overlooking Kutupalong camp after another Rohingya burial.

22 Sep 2017

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.

22 Sep 2017

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.

22 Sep 2017

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.

21 Sep 2017

Mud and rain worsen plight for Rohingya refugees

Thousands of Rohingya refugees living in an informal settlement in Bangladesh need shelter, food and water.

19 Sep 2017

Amid danger, Somali refugees in Yemen return home

In first UNHCR-assisted spontaneous return movement, 133 refugees departed for Somalia

19 Sep 2017

Rohingya influx strains camp resources in Bangladesh

Thousands of Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence are filling Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, stretching resources.

15 Sep 2017