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Q&A: Yemenis face a 'struggle for survival'
20 Dec 2016 UNHCR's country representative, Ayman Gharaibeh, warns war is tearing the fabric of Yemen apart and creating a humanitarian catastrophe. -
Conflict pushes displaced Yemenis to the brink
14 Dec 2016 UNHCR warns millions of displaced Yemenis face "humanitarian catastrophe" as 21 months of war deepen hunger, poverty and suffering. -
UNHCR delivers more aid in Yemen, welcomes ceasefire
21 Oct 2016 Latest aid distributions to 125,000 displaced in Taizz are part of an on-going humanitarian response since March 2015. -
UN refugee chief warns of "forgotten population" in Egypt
20 Oct 2016 Filippo Grandi met African refugees in Egypt, many of whom are becoming increasingly vulnerable. -
Survivors tell of fights over lifejackets as boat flipped off Egypt
30 Sep 2016 In interviews with UNHCR, survivors recall their horror as a trawler that smugglers packed with up to 500 people capsized, claiming at least 202 lives. -
UNHCR saddened by loss of life in boat capsize off Egypt
23 Sep 2016 Egyptian authorities rescue 150 people including Sudanese, Eritreans and Somalis after boat capsizes off Rosetta. At least 42 bodies have reportedly been recovered. -
World Humanitarian Day: UNHCR chief honours sacrifices by aid workers
19 Aug 2016 In an address to mark World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of colleagues risking all to help those in need worldwide. -
In Kenya, UNHCR chief assured refugee return will not contravene international obligations
12 Jun 2016 Calls for massive investment in stable parts of Somalia to enable more refugees to return. -
These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio
3 Jun 2016 For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag.