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Côte d'Ivoire: emergency repatriation operation
7 Feb 2003 -
Côte d'Ivoire: emergency repatriation continues
4 Feb 2003 -
UNHCR could expand emergency repatriation from Ivorian south-west
4 Feb 2003 Having moved more than 1,500 Liberian refugees home from Tabou, the UN refugee agency is looking at repatriating others stranded in villages outside Tabou. Meanwhile, as tensions continue in Abidjan, displaced refugees are getting increasingly anxious and asking to be evacuated. -
Côte d'Ivoire: most operations now resumed
31 Jan 2003 -
Liberian repatriation back on track as Ivorian tensions continue
31 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency resumes most of its operations in Côte d'Ivoire amid continued tensions in Tabou between locals and Liberian refugees. More than 1,250 Liberians have returned home with UNHCR assistance so far, and over 1,700 more are set to follow. -
UNHCR resumes Ivorian operation for now; top official voices hope and concern
29 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency has partially resumed its work in Côte d'Ivoire, sending 100 Liberian refugees home from Tabou. But the climate is still unsettled, and UNHCR will assess the situation on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the Deputy High Commissioner gives a rundown of her recent trip to the region. -
West Africa: Deputy High Commissioner to give press briefing tomorrow
28 Jan 2003 -
UNHCR temporarily suspends operations in Côte d'Ivoire
28 Jan 2003 Due to the recent unrest in Abidjan and the overall climate of insecurity, the UN refugee agency has temporarily suspended its operations in the country. The week-long repatriation of Liberians from south-western Côte d'Ivoire has also stopped after helping 900 people to go home. -
Rocky start, but hundreds of Liberians sail home from Côte d'Ivoire
20 Jan 2003 The UN refugee agency has overcome rough seas and logistical problems to repatriate close to 300 Liberian refugees stranded in Tabou. Another 3,000 are set to follow. Meanwhile, UNHCR plans an awareness campaign to ease tensions between the refugees and Ivorians.