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Ground breaking first evacuation of 162 vulnerable refugees from Libya to Italy
First evacuation flight organized by UNHCR and Italian authorities lands at Rome's Pratica di Mare military airport.
More speed needed to help refugees stranded in Greek islands
UNHCR moves a dozen families from soggy tents at Lesvos reception centre to hotels, but transfers to the mainland need to speed up as conditions deteriorate.
In Kenya, UN refugee chief urges support for Somali refugees and host communities
Filippo Grandi expresses his gratitude to Kenya for hosting almost half a million refugees and keeping its borders open to people fleeing war.
Somali asylum seeker volunteers in local German fire brigade
Yusuf puts experience gained from two conflicts to good use as a volunteer firefighter in Fürstenwalde.
Community ties help Rohingya cope with hardships in Bangladesh
Refugees have multiple concerns about camp safety, food and children, new UNHCR assessment shows. But they also draw strength from community bonds.
Winter aid provides lifeline for people in eastern Ukraine
UNHCR has increased aid supplies to people in eastern Ukraine, where freezing temperatures and fighting make the winter months a struggle.
Evacuation from Libya gives refugees new hope
Second UNHCR evacuation flight from Libya to Niger gives refugees new hope and takes total number evacuated since November to almost 100.
UN refugee chief finds Somalia suffering from instability and drought, but sees hope
On visit to southern port city of Kismayo, Grandi praises progress and pledges continued investment and support.
Refugees fly home to Darfur as security situation improves
A UNHCR air operation launched this week has brought 230 refugees home to the region in Sudan from the Central African Republic.