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Return figures to Afghanistan down to 60,000 in first 10 months
28 Oct 2011 Some 60,000 Afghan refugees return home with UNHCR help in the first 10 months compared to more than 100,000 over the same period in 2010. -
Pakistan floods bring further pain to a life marked by loss
11 Oct 2011 Imya Kolhu's life had already been touched by tragedy before her home was inundated. The floods snatched away what little hope she had for the future. -
Pakistan floodwaters recede, urgent humanitarian needs remain
5 Oct 2011 More than a month after floods hit the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, families are still living in makeshift shelters by the side of the road. -
Three face justice in Athens for attacks on foreigners
27 Sep 2011 A rare court trial brings charges for the stabbing of an Afghan asylum-seeker after a wave of racist attacks. -
UNHCR steps up assistance to Pakistan flood victims
20 Sep 2011 The refugee agency commits to supplying 70,000 tents and 70,000 aid kits containing household items as well as other relief items to flood victims. -
UNHCR delivers tents, relief supplies to flood-ravaged areas of Pakistan
14 Sep 2011 The bulk of the relief items, including 10,000 tents, 20,000 plastic sheets and 10,000 kits of household items, are going to communities in Sindh province. -
UNHCR and Pakistan government launch major survey on Afghan refugees
13 Sep 2011 The survey aims to capture information on the challenges faced by the 2 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan, as well as their contribution to the economy. -
Pakistan helping communities that have hosted Afghan refugees
24 Aug 2011 A solar power project to pump water is providing an innovative solution for thousands of people living in arid and remote villages in southern Pakistan. -
UNHCR helps secure health insurance for all registered refugees in Iran
11 Aug 2011 Under an agreement between UNHCR, the government and a local company, refugees in Iran will be able to receive insurance for major medical care.