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As violence spreads beyond Nigeria, UNHCR calls for urgent access to the displaced
13 Feb 2015 The UN refugee agency seeks urgent humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced people in neighbouring Chad, Cameroon and Niger. -
Nigerian refugee children lose family in the desperate dash for safety
5 Feb 2015 Thousands of people forcibly displaced by militants in northern Nigeria are still dealing with the trauma, among them many children. -
Thousands of Nigerians flee across Lake Chad with harrowing tales
28 Jan 2015 More than 14,000 people have crossed Lake Chad since early January when militants attacked their homes in and around the north-east Nigerian town of Baga. -
UNHCR urges suspension of returns to Nigeria from Niger
16 Jan 2015 Refugees fleeing the fighting between militants and government forces in north-east Nigeria continue to arrive in Niger and Chad with harrowing tales. -
More than 7,000 flee to western Chad to escape attacks on key town in Nigeria
9 Jan 2015 UNHCR teams in Chad are at the border and seeking information on the new arrivals and their needs. The newly arrived are staying with local communities. -
Deadly Boko Haram attack forces more than 3,000 to flee to Niger
28 Nov 2014 The attack on the northern Nigerian town of Damassak also left 50 people dead. The town lies just a few kilometres from the border with Niger's Diffa region. -
Typhoon Haiyan Anniversary: Three generations under one roof in tent city
7 Nov 2014 Having a roof over their heads has helped the Aguilar family in the central Philippines to face their fears and plan for the future. -
Typhoon Haiyan Anniversary: From ship to shore, a story of survival
6 Nov 2014 A year after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, people like Bartoleme and have rebuilt their lives and homes with help from the UN refugee agency, UPS and other organizations. -
Cross-border raids hinder relocation of Nigerian refugees in Cameroon
31 Oct 2014 Nigerian refugees, who fled previous attacks by insurgents in north-eastern Nigeria, are asking to be moved away from the border area as quickly as possible.