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Students learn about refugee law in Yemen's war zone
A group of law students takes part in a mock court hearing known as a "moot" in which they will arbitrate two refugee cases.
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Refugees pay price when governments ignore asylum rules
Some politicians cast aside humanity in favour of short-term political gains, says UNHCR's international protection chief Volker Türk.
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UNHCR tackles diarrhoea outbreaks in Bangladesh camps
As Rohingya influx rises to an estimated 507,000, UN Refugee Agency adds three diarrhoea treatment centres and rehydration outreach teams.
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Zambia faces crisis as thousands flee violence in DRC
As thousands more flee violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia is now facing a growing humanitarian crisis.
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Hindus from Myanmar find welcome in Bangladesh
Driven out of Myanmar by persecution, Hindu families from four villages now live as refugees in a rural hamlet.
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Nigerian lawyer receives UNHCR's annual Nansen Award
Zannah Mustapha provides orphans of Boko Haram conflict with education and hope.
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Grandi calls for more efforts to solve conflicts
UN refugee chief says global community is letting down millions of refugees and displaced people
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Moving refugees out of the rain in Bangladesh
To beat monsoon downpours, UNHCR is providing tarps to Rohingya as they cross the border from Myanmar.
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Nigeria wins second Refugees World Cup title in Brazil
Sixteen teams with a total of 250 players took part in the annual football knock-out tournament in São Paulo.