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UNHCR helps boat people in Libya as search for survivors continues
1 Apr 2009 UNHCR staff in Tripoli were helping hundreds of boat people rescued off the coast of Libya as authorities search for other survivors in the Mediterranean. -
UNHCR shocked by reports of hundreds missing in Mediterranean
31 Mar 2009 UNHCR expresses shock and sorrow at reports that hundreds of people trying to reach Europe by sea are missing off the coast of Libya. -
UNHCR signs agreement aimed at ensuring refugee protection in Libya
4 Jul 2008 UNHCR, as part of its work on mixed migration flows, signs an agreement aimed at ensuring refugee and asylum seeker protection needs in Libya. -
Libyan NGO pledges to support UNHCR in North Africa
26 Feb 2007 During a visit to UNHCR's Geneva headquarters, the chairman of a Libyan non-governmental organisation, pledged on Monday to support the work of the UN refugee agency in North Africa. -
UNHCR calls for access, transparency after Lampedusa deportations
18 Mar 2005 Yesterday's deportation of some 180 people from Italy's Lampedusa island to Libya has raised deep concerns from the UN refugee agency, which has appealed to the Italian authorities for more access and transparency. -
Long desert drive brings Libyan aid to refugees in Chad
14 Oct 2004 Libyan foundation GIFCA has sent eight trucks on a two-week journey through the desert, carrying aid supplies like tents, blankets, oil and sugar to eastern Chad. This is GIFCA's second donation and part of logistically challenging efforts to bring relief to 200,000 Sudanese refugees. -
A new home for Tripoli's refugees
4 Dec 2002 Tripoli's neediest refugees have been transferred to new accommodation as Libya expands its co-operation with the UN refugee agency. -
A new Assistant High Commissioner
10 Aug 2001 UNHCR appoints veteran U.N. Kamel Morjane as its new Assistant High Commissioner.