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From camp to city, Myanmar returnees grapple with Yangon life
10 May 2017 Six months after they repatriated from Thailand, a returnee family reflects on the life they left behind and embraces their future in Myanmar. -
Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report
3 May 2017 Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Afghan boy retreats into silence after separation from family
10 Apr 2017 Eight-year-old Farzad is one of a growing number of refugee children whose health has been affected by flight. -
UNHCR seeks equal treatment for all Rohingya in Bangladesh
20 Mar 2017 A small proportion who fled violence decades ago are considered refugees, while many recent arrivals remain undocumented and miss out on vital aid. -
Determined young Afghan eyes academic success in Italy
3 Mar 2017 At the age of 10, Alidad Shiri set off alone for Europe. Fifteen years later, he is about to graduate with a degree in philosophy from the University of Trento. -
Rohingya arrivals in Bangladesh struggle to get back on their feet
2 Feb 2017 Nearly four months after violent incidents drove them from Myanmar to Bangladesh, Rohingya women and children are living precariously with limited assistance and fears of deportation. -
Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
27 Dec 2016 Strasbourg restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, changing perceptions one palate at a time. -
Myanmar refugees pave the way home in pilot return
28 Oct 2016 After decades in exile, 71 refugees have returned from Thailand to Myanmar, feeling both joy and trepidation about their future.