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As Gambia crisis passes, displaced return from Senegal
24 Jan 2017 Several thousand people have returned to the Gambia since ex-president Yahya Jammeh ceded power. -
Some 45,000 people have fled uncertainty in Gambia as tension mounts
20 Jan 2017 Women and children cross border of West African nation to Senegal as crisis talks take place. -
Gambians seek refuge in Senegal amid political tension
13 Jan 2017 Several thousand Gambians have crossed to Senegal in the last 10 days to escape growing tension over the results of last month's presidential election. -
Slovenian centre provides warm welcome after escape ordeal
13 Jun 2016 EU relocation scheme is helping to share asylum-seekers around Europe and reduce pressure on Greece, Turkey and Italy. -
Thousands still at Greek-FYR Macedonia border
4 Dec 2015 UNHCR calls on authorities of both countries to manage border in a manner consistent with human rights and refugee-protection principles -
On a high seas rescue mission with the Italian Navy
21 Mar 2014 A flotilla of five navy vessels has saved more than 10,000 people from overcrowded boats on the Mediterranean under an operation launched last year. -
Central, Eastern Europe aim to improve refugee status decisions
18 Sep 2008 Eight European Union countries, now meeting in Budapest, are to spend 18 months reviewing and developing the quality of their asylum status decisions. -
UNHCR helps Central Europe tackle sexual and gender-based violence
3 Jul 2008 UNHCR's efforts to ensure better protection against violence for refugees and asylum seekers throughout Central Europe comes a step closer with Slovenia's adoption of mechanisms to help women and children at risk. -
UNHCR chief calls on EU to harmonize asylum systems
28 Mar 2008 UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres stresses the need for a harmonized asylum system in European Union countries.