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UNHCR chief urges African leaders to tackle displacement
21 Jun 2017 In an address to members of the African Union, Filippo Grandi calls on governments to end the conflicts that cause millions to flee. -
Security key to solving soaring South Sudan displacement
19 Jun 2017 Witnessing the world's fastest growing displacement crisis, Filippo Grandi says peace, hope and a sense of a future are essential. -
As South Sudan crisis deepens, more funds needed for refugees
15 May 2017 UNHCR and its partners launch a major new humanitarian appeal, seeking more than US$1.4 billion to provide vital aid to those fleeing fighting and hunger. -
More than one million children flee South Sudan violence
8 May 2017 Children make up 62 per cent of more than 1.8 million refugees uprooted by three years of escalating conflict in South Sudan, according to the latest UN figures. -
Families hit by conflict in South Sudan find safety in Sudan
12 Apr 2017 Driven by fear and worsening food security, refugees cross into White Nile State. -
More than 6,000 flee fresh South Sudan violence into Uganda
7 Apr 2017 UNHCR expresses alarm at deteriorating security situation in South Sudan. -
Hungry and desperate, thousands of Somalis trek to Ethiopia
25 Mar 2017 Menaced by Al Shabab militants and a worsening drought, thousands of Somalis are abandoning the land to seek refuge in neighbouring Ethiopia. -
Refugee crisis in South Sudan now world's fastest growing
17 Mar 2017 Uganda and regional states are overwhelmed and in critical need of help. -
Insecurity in Yemen threatens incoming refugees and migrants
7 Feb 2017 UNHCR launches campaign to highlight dangers to thousands of people – most from Ethiopia and Somalia – who continue head to Yemen despite the raging conflict.