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UNHCR calls for urgent European support for Greece
16 Jun 2015 With hundreds of refugees arriving every day, reception conditions are worsening on Greek islands despite strenuous efforts of local authorities. -
Mediterranean crossings in 2015 already top 100,000
9 Jun 2015 As of June 8, a total of 103,000 refugees and migrants had arrived in Europe: 54,000 in Italy, 48,000 in Greece, 91 on Malta and 920 in Spain. -
UNHCR boosts presence in Greek islands to cope with soaring refugee arrivals
5 Jun 2015 UNHCR is increasing its personnel in Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Leros and Evros with more deployments planned. The agency is already helping local authorities. -
UNHCR head "extremely enthusiastic" after meeting leaders of Afghanistan
15 May 2015 Afghanistan is working with UNHCR to simultaneously re-integrate returnees, care for internally displaced and host refugees from Pakistan. -
UNHCR chief visits Somali port of Kismayo, meets refugee returnees
12 May 2015 António Guterres says emphasis is not to push people to go back, but to create conditions for sustainable return and reintegration in Somalia. -
UNHCR urges Kenyan government rethink on Dadaab closure announcement
14 Apr 2015 UNHCR ready to work even more closely with Kenya to strengthen law enforcement at Dadaab and support other measures to protect refugees and Kenyans alike. -
Forced to flee Nigeria, young refugee couple celebrate their reunion in Chad
16 Mar 2015 When militants attacked the Nigerian town of Baga, pregnant mother Zulaika and her husband Ali were separated. But fate has brought them together again. -
Revolving fund paves way towards self-reliance for Afghan refugees
16 Mar 2015 With a loan from the UNHCR-supported fund, Ali rents premises for his tailoring business, buys new sewing machines and hires workers, half of them women. -
Innovation: Instant Network Schools open up a new world for Somali refugees
4 Feb 2015 Students at the 13 solar-powered ICT centres use Internet-enabled tablets to help them learn and study. Teachers use interactive whiteboards as a vital class aid.