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UNHCR warns of further boat tragedy risk on Mediterranean
11 Oct 2013 UNHCR warns that without a comprehensive response to last week's Lampedusa boat tragedy, further disasters are inevitable. -
UNHCR urges Italy to improve facilities on Lampedusa as boat tragedy death toll rises
9 Oct 2013 A total 156 people survived the sinking and 297 bodies have been recovered to date from the sea and the shipwreck, including many children. More are likely. -
Rescue efforts focus on survivors of Lampedusa boat tragedy as search suspended
4 Oct 2013 Reports from Lampedusa Island say there are 155 survivors, all but one of whom is Eritrean. A total 110 bodies were recovered before the search was suspended. -
UNHCR shocked as boat tragedy leaves scores dead off Italian coast
3 Oct 2013 UNHCR chief shocked at the news of a boat tragedy off the Italian island of Lampedusa, which is reported to have claimed at least 82 lives. -
More than 46,000 people cross Gulf of Aden in first six months of the year
6 Aug 2013 UNHCR concerned by growing number of people risking their lives to reach Yemen by boat after high number of sea crossings from Africa. -
UNHCR chief praises Ethiopia for open borders, refugee protection
12 Jul 2013 High Commissioner António Guterres met Ethiopian leaders during the final leg of a tour of the region to promote solutions for Somali refugees. -
Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia get new camp in north of country
13 Jun 2013 To relieve pressure on three existing camps, UNHCR opens Hitsats Camp that can eventually house up to 20,000 refugees. -
More than 30,000 refugees and migrants make risky sea crossing to Yemen this year
26 Apr 2013 Most of this year's arrivals were Ethiopian nationals, with the rest coming from Somalia and a very small number from other African countries. -
A web of love and solidarity keeps Eritrean refugees afloat in Kampala
11 Apr 2013 More than most other refugees struggling to survive in the booming Ugandan capital, Eritreans rely on each other for strength, comfort and hope.