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Hope amid the ruins as displaced Iraqis return to West Mosul
While the battle for control of Iraq's second city has been declared over, the task of rebuilding the city the lives of its inhabitants is just beginning.
Seeking alternatives for Niger's people smugglers
Niger is cracking down on smugglers, although those caught up in transporting people across the Sahara need real economic alternatives.
Deadly trade through Niger snares refugees and migrants
Nearly 30 per cent of those who risk all to cross the desert to Libya could qualify for some form of protection once they reach Europe.
Refugee team competes in World Athletics Championships
Five athletes heading from Kenya to the IAAF championships in London will be the first refugees to take part in the competition.
Afghans dream of stepping out of the shadows with Pakistan ID scheme
Programme aims to provide up to one million undocumented Afghans with identity cards legalizing their stay in Pakistan.
UNHCR helps displaced Iraqis acquire vital documentation
Mobile court issues key ID papers and certificates to displaced Mosul residents who need them to access essential services.
As refugee journeys get perilous, UNHCR seeks safer options
The UN Refugee Agency is appealing for US$421 million in funding to provide alternatives to a growing number of refugees making dangerous journeys to Europe.
Violence engulfs Congo's once-peaceful Kasaï region
A father is among more than 1.3 million people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasaï region fleeing a war that they never expected.
Malala highlights education needs of Iraq's displaced children
Nobel Peace Prize winner says access to education is needed to protect displaced children both now and in the future