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UNHCR fears for civilians in Central African Republic as hundreds flee to DR Congo
6 Dec 2013 UNHCR staff in Bangui report the situation as very tense on Friday morning. Gunfire could be heard in the city's 8th District, preventing residents from leaving their homes. -
UNHCR tackles dire conditions for thousands of displaced in Central African Republic church
25 Oct 2013 UNHCR reinforces its team in Bossangoa to try and improve living conditions for 37,000 people on top of each other in the grounds of a Roman Catholic church. -
Thousands displaced by fighting need urgent help in Central African Republic
26 Sep 2013 A humanitarian team, including UNHCR, discovers devastation, horrific stories and thousands of displaced people in urgent need of help after fresh fighting. -
Fresh fighting sees more displacement in northern Central African Republic
20 Sep 2013 UNHCR team visits affected area with partners to assess the extent of the displacement and gauge needs. Locals speak of multiple abuses, including murder, rape and torture. -
Once Congolese refugees in CAR, now they shelter former hosts fleeing CAR
10 Sep 2013 Congolese civilians in northern provinces have repeatedly fled to Central African Republic over the years, but now 40,000 refugees from CAR have flooded into DRC. -
UNHCR fears for safety of civilians in Central African Republic amid continuing lawlessness
6 Sep 2013 Refugee agency calls anew on authorities in Central African Republic and all armed groups to protect civilians and make sure aid agencies can reach people in need. -
UNHCR seeks protection of civilians in Central African Republic
29 Aug 2013 UN refugee agency urges authorities to act after thousands flee 10 days of violence in areas of the capital. -
Forced displacement from CAR continuing amid lawlessness
13 Aug 2013 UNHCR says it is extremely concerned by reports of insecurity in CAR that have forced thousands to flee in recent weeks. -
UNHCR reaches Sudanese refugees in remote region of Central African Republic
31 May 2013 UNHCR has met with some 3,500 refugees in the northern district of Birao and plans to organize an aid distribution. But it needs guarantees for safe humanitarian access.