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Civilians continue to flee military offensive in Mali; internal return prospects mixed
1 Feb 2013 To the extent that refugee numbers are a barometer of the situation, UNHCR notes that the number of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries is continuing to rise. -
UN refugee agency prepares to assist possible returnees in Mali
29 Jan 2013 UNHCR aims to open new presences in Gao and other cities in the north as soon as security conditions allow. -
UNHCR calls anew on international community to help Mali as war expands
25 Jan 2013 UNHCR says increased international aid for hundreds of thousands of displaced Malian civilians is vital to prevent a worsening of the humanitarian situation. -
More than 7,500 flee new Mali offensive; refugees report food shortages
22 Jan 2013 The forcibly displaced speak of increasing shortages of food and fuel, with traditional markets unable to operate. UNHCR and partners assisting refugees. -
UNHCR ready for possible influx of Malian refugees in neighbouring countries
16 Jan 2013 UNHCR and its partners have plans to cope with a further possible displacement of 300,000 displaced people inside Mali and 407,000 to surrounding countries. -
UNHCR says stepped up fighting in Mali triggers fresh displacement
15 Jan 2013 Refugees say they fled continuing military intervention, the absence of subsistence opportunities and basic services, and the imposition of Sharia law. -
Helping refugees by respecting and assisting their hosts in Burkina Faso
8 Jan 2013 The arrival of thousands of Malian refugees initially met with mixed reactions, but relations have warmed thanks to inspired leaders and aid for host communities. -
IDPs struggle to survive after escaping fighting in northern Mali
12 Dec 2012 Nearly 200,000 displaced Malian civilians are concentrated in various areas of north and south where their need for food and shelter is huge. -
New data shows 85,000 more IDPs in Mali than previously known
2 Nov 2012 A least 203,845 people are internally displaced, according to estimates by UNHCR and its key partners. Previously, the estimate was 118,795.