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Helping refugees by respecting and assisting their hosts in Burkina Faso
8 Jan 2013 The arrival of thousands of Malian refugees initially met with mixed reactions, but relations have warmed thanks to inspired leaders and aid for host communities. -
Q&A: UNHCR coordinator for Mali crisis hopes for best, prepares for worst
29 Oct 2012 Valentin Tapsoba is preparing contingency plans for the Mali emergency, including the possibility of further mass displacement in the months ahead. -
Q&A: Swedish diplomat reflects on visit to refugee camp in Niger
19 Oct 2012 Jan Knutsson, who just completed his term as chairman of UNHCR's governing body, discusses his recent trip to meet Malian refugees in Niger. -
More aid needed for Mali's hidden emergency, urge Guterres and U.S.
2 Aug 2012 The world should show the same generosity towards more than 250,000 Malian refugees as the impoverished countries hosting them, said UNHCR and BPRM in Burkina Faso. -
Barbara Hendricks calls for aid during visit to Malian refugees in Burkina Faso
9 Jul 2012 The renowned soprano visits Damba camp in northern Burkina Faso to raise awareness about the refugees in Africa's Sahel region and to help raise funds. -
UNHCR says funding shortfall threatens Mali operation
15 Jun 2012 To date, UNHCR has received only 13 per cent of the US$153.7 million needed to assist desperate Malians displaced inside and outside their country. -
UNHCR seeks US$154 million to help Mali refugees, up sharply from earlier appeal
31 May 2012 In a press release, UNHCR says the money is needed for its operations this year in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. -
UNHCR deeply concerned by deteriorating situation in Mali
3 Apr 2012 UNHCR says the north of the country is becoming more and more dangerous due to the proliferation of armed groups in the region. -
As tens of thousands flee, UNHCR ups assistance to Malian refugees
20 Mar 2012 The aid is needed to help tens of thousands of people from northern Mali fleeing into Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger, as well as to other parts of Mali.