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Hopes fade for new Syrian friends camped at Greek border
4 Mar 2016 A group of seven Syrian refugee families, once strangers, arrived on the Greek islands together and are still together. -
UNHCR sets out detailed plan to solve refugee situation in Europe
4 Mar 2016 Ahead of key EU-Turkey meeting, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warns Europe is running out of time. -
UNHCR aid reaches besieged Syrian town of Moadamiyeh
1 Mar 2016 Convoy of 51 trucks carrying blankets, tarpaulins and hygiene items was the first to reach the town since a cessation of hostilities on February 27. -
UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Greece
1 Mar 2016 Disarray in Europe over asylum as governments fail to work together to implement already reached agreements. -
UNHCR, UNICEF launch plan to protect refugee women and children
26 Feb 2016 Blue Dot hubs to boost protection for children and families on the move across Europe. -
Grandi warns of critical refugee bottleneck in Greece
25 Feb 2016 UN High Commissioner fears closures in the Balkans could create enormous and critical refugee bottleneck -
Grandi concerned at reports of Balkan border closures
23 Feb 2016 Europe said to be backing into an even greater refugee crisis by tightening border restrictions. -
Two children drown every day on average trying to reach safety in Europe
19 Feb 2016 With growing numbers of child deaths at sea, UN agencies call for enhancing safety for refugees and migrants -
Grandi meets with Syrian refugees at Berlin centre
18 Feb 2016 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visits emergency shelter during visit to Germany