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Ebola awareness and prevention activities under way for refugees in Liberia
23 Oct 2014 UNHCR focuses its efforts on targeted prevention and preparedness activities for refugees in Liberia and other countries affected by the deadly Ebola virus. -
Angola Repatriation: Antonio returns home after 40 years in DR Congo
28 Aug 2014 "I feel joy when I think that I will go home. It's better to be a citizen of your country than a refugee in another country," says 66-year-old returnee. -
Angolans head homewards by train from Democratic Republic of the Congo
19 Aug 2014 A group of 500 Angolans head homewards by train and road as UNHCR launches a repatriation programme to end one of Africa's most protracted refugee situations. -
Refugee camp closed in Liberia as return to Côte d'Ivoire gathers momentum
25 Mar 2014 UNHCR is well on course to meet its repatriation target of 16,000 Ivorian refugees for this year, with 7,834 returns as of Friday and more convoys planned this month. -
Ivorian refugees call for disarmament, reconciliation and increased grant before return
10 Feb 2014 Although UNHCR is facilitating the voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees, more than 52,000 remain in four camps and various communities in Liberia. -
UN refugee agency welcomes Brazil announcement of humanitarian visas for Syrians
27 Sep 2013 Brazil's embassies in countries neighbouring Syria will handle issuance of travel visas for people wanting to go there. Asylum claims can be made in Brazil. -
Hands Across the Water: Brazil's large Syrian community absorbs refugees
6 Aug 2013 Brazil has granted asylum to over 200 Syrian refugees since early 2011. Many are staying with family or friends among the 3 million-strong Syrian community. -
Ivorian refugee repatriation from Liberia this year tops 10,000 mark
30 Jul 2013 UNHCR hopes to facilitate the repatriation of 16,000 refugees from Liberia to areas such as Toulepleu, Tabou and Danane in western Côte d'Ivoire. -
Repatriation of refugees from Liberia to Côte d'Ivoire picks up this year
23 May 2013 In the first four months of this year, some 7,300 Ivorians returned home with UNHCR's help from Liberia under a voluntary repatriation programme.