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Crossings of Mediterranean Sea exceed 300,000, including 200,000 to Greece
28 Aug 2015 The Mediterranean Sea continues to be the deadliest route for refugees and migrants. -
Survivors tell harrowing tales of fight for air on "boat of death" off Libya
28 Aug 2015 A total of 52 people, including Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and Sudanese, died on board the boat. -
Bodies found dead in a truck near border, while asylum seekers flow into Hungary
28 Aug 2015 Latest tragedy underscores the ruthlessness of people smugglers who have expanded their business from the Mediterranean sea to the highways of Europe. -
UNHCR chief Guterres stresses need to fight human trafficking, protect victims
26 Aug 2015 EU needs to accelerate and intensify" efforts to resolve the crisis in view of recent influx to Europe of refugees fleeing war. -
Greater support in countries of first asylum needed to stem refugee outflows
26 Aug 2015 UNHCR notes that, despite urgent need for funds to handle Syria crisis, action plan remains hugely underfunded. -
UNHCR urges humane treatment for refugees, urges collective action on issue
25 Aug 2015 Arrivals of refugees into Western Balkans from Greece over next few days could reach 3,000 a day. -
UNHCR assists refugees at Greece-FYR Macedonia border, where calm is returning
24 Aug 2015 At the weekend, refugees from Syria found themselves in the midst of a chaotic scene in south-eastern Europe. -
UNHCR voices concern about developments at border of FYR Macedonia and Greece
21 Aug 2015 UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres receives assurances that the border will not be closed in the future. -
Athens accommodation site opens for new arrivals in Greece
20 Aug 2015 New centre provides shelter and basic services to people who recently arrived in Greece.