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Mosul residents tell of harsh rule and perilous flight
7 Nov 2016 Displaced families describe years of privation under militant rule in Iraq's second city before finding sanctuary. -
South Sudan actor played dead to save his life
4 Nov 2016 Abducted by gunmen as he fled, Moses had to draw on all his skills and experience to cheat death. -
UNHCR opens new camp amid spike in Mosul displacement
4 Nov 2016 Hasansham camp opens following largest displacement since start of Mosul offensive, as 8,000 men, women and children flee frontlines in past 24 hours. -
Families fleeing Mosul assault find safety in Iraq, Syria
25 Oct 2016 Across the region, UNHCR is stepping up its preparations to receive those displaced by the fighting to retake Iraq's second city. -
New 'Protection Desks' give expert help to South Sudan's vulnerable
21 Oct 2016 Protection Desks, available in most in most POC sites in South Sudan, offer tailored advice and assistance. -
UNHCR focuses on preparations for Mosul exodus
21 Oct 2016 A military operation to retake Iraq's second city has so far uprooted a few thousand people, allowing the UN Refugee Agency to focus on continued preparations. -
Mosul civilians tell of fear and destruction
18 Oct 2016 Speaking with families who fled Mosul assault, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi stresses the need to protect civilians and prevent further displacement. -
UN refugee chief says protecting Mosul civilians is key
17 Oct 2016 Speaking in Baghdad, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi stresses civilian protection must be part of the military strategy for retaking Iraq's second city. -
100,000 fearful civilians trapped in South Sudan town
30 Sep 2016 Civilians seeking safety from raids flee to Yei, joining tens of thousands there with no means to leave as military operations continue.