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UNHCR rushes aid as 66,000 Congolese refugees stream into western Uganda
15 Jul 2013 Ugandan government, UN agencies rally to help victims of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo seeking safety in overstretched area of Uganda. -
A Congolese mother and her sons regain hope in Cape Town
10 Jul 2013 Mzuji and her boys were identified as vulnerable under UNHCR's Protection Needs Assessment programme, They were interviewed for resettlement and given hope. -
UNHCR urges protection for civilians amid fresh fighting in DR Congo
22 May 2013 UNHCR is particularly concerned for the safety of thousands of internally displaced people after shelling hit areas close to Mugunga III camp, causing people to flee. -
In Romania, Congolese refugee does as the Romanians do
10 May 2013 Jean-Louis Kialoungou has had a long love affair with Romania and over the years the Congolese refugee has come to see himself as Romanian. -
Telling the truth yields relief and vital documents in Burundi
24 Apr 2013 Nearly 40,000 refugees across Burundi turn out for a six-month document-checking exercise that pays off in better protection and better assistance. -
Hundreds more flee Central African Republic to escape fresh violence
16 Apr 2013 UNHCR calls for end to violence and restoration of security, both to stem the outflow and allow for resumption of critical humanitarian operations. -
"Beauty" brings confidence and hope to Congolese refugee woman
15 Apr 2013 War, jail, rape and poverty couldn't deter one Congolese refugee in Kampala from achieving her dream of opening a beauty salon to support her family. -
UNHCR chief urges international support for Central African Republic and DR Congo
12 Apr 2013 Guterres made the call during a visit to the Worobe camp in DRC's Equateur province, where he talked to refugees from Central African Republic. -
A web of love and solidarity keeps Eritrean refugees afloat in Kampala
11 Apr 2013 More than most other refugees struggling to survive in the booming Ugandan capital, Eritreans rely on each other for strength, comfort and hope.