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Yemen sees fresh displacement after five years of conflict
27 Mar 2020 After fleeing latest fighting in country's north, Yemenis describe harrowing route to safety and dire conditions on arrival as humanitarian aid struggles to meet needs. -
Refugee pushes through pain to make history in Tokyo Marathon
1 Mar 2020 Despite battling cramp and fatigue, first ever refugee athlete to compete as an elite runner in the Tokyo Marathon crosses the finish line to win hearts and minds. -
Long way home for displaced Sudanese as fears of insecurity persist
14 Jan 2020 UNHCR calls for increased funding and global support for Sudan's displaced, their hosts and those who want to return home. -
UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Greek island
28 Nov 2019 Filippo Grandi bears witness to conditions at the Moria centre on Lesvos and calls on European states to help Greece address situation -
UN refugee chief visits South Africa to show support for government and refugees
16 Oct 2019 Filippo Grandi pledges continued support and cooperation with South African government to ensure refugee protection during a two-day visit. -
After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says 'finally I exist'
7 Oct 2019 Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett interviews statelessness activist Maha Mamo about her 30-year-push to belong. -
For refugees trapped in Libya, a flight out of danger
27 Sep 2019 Evacuation flight takes 66 vulnerable refugees to Rwanda, where they receive shelter, medical checks and options for a safe future. -
Hurting in Yemen, Somali refugees head home in time for Eid
31 May 2019 Ground down by conflict and worsening conditions, 125 Somali refugees opt for UNHCR-assisted return, bringing total departures via scheme to 4,298 since 2017. -
Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings.