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Perils of journey to Yemen no deterrent for thousands fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa
23 Dec 2010 In the first ten months of this year, some 43,000 migrants and refugees from Somalia and Ethiopia made the dangerous trip across the Red Sea to Yemen. An unknown number have died in the attempt or fallen prey to human traffickers. -
Some 55,000 head south to areas of origin ahead of Sudan's referendum
21 Dec 2010 Tens of thousands of southerners living in North Sudan have headed back to South Sudan in recent weeks ahead of a key referendum on independence. -
Q&A: An Ethiopian humanitarian's odyssey to a pinnacle of the aid world
15 Dec 2010 Bekele Geleta heads the Red Cross-Red Crescent Federation. It was a rocky ride getting there for the Ethiopian former refugee, diplomat and politician. -
UNHCR chief visits Somalia, Djibouti to highlight plight of the displaced
7 Dec 2010 UNHCR chief António Guterres visits Djibouti and northern Somalia to raise awareness about the displaced and those who risk their lives to cross to Yemen. -
World AIDS Day: South Sudan addresses concerns of HIV-affected refugees
1 Dec 2010 Mary has long thought of returning to South Sudan from Uganda. But she needs treatment for HIV. UNHCR took her back recently to assess conditions for return. -
UNHCR starts relocation of 3,500 Sudanese refugees in Central African Republic
16 Nov 2010 UNHCR and the Central African Republic begin relocating some 3,500 Sudanese refugees from the far northeast to Bambari in the safer south. -
UNHCR helps thousands of Karens fleeing fighting in Myanmar
9 Nov 2010 UNHCR coordinates efforts to provide shelter, food and water for thousands of Karen refugees who have crossed into Thailand to escape fighting in Myanmar. -
Khartoum symposium discusses citizenship ahead of referendum
9 Nov 2010 UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Erika Feller addresses citizenship issues for Sudan at a Khartoum meeting; visits displaced people. -
Educating Hassina: From a humble classroom, big dreams
27 Oct 2010 In the refugee camps of eastern Sudan, thousands of refugee children are receiving primary education in UNHCR-funded schools.