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Massive loss of life reported in latest Mediterranean tragedy
20 Apr 2016 UNHCR interviewed shipwreck survivors who reported sinking of a large boat that went down with up to 500 people on board between Libya and Italy. -
War strands Yemenis in Egypt, separated from their families
12 Apr 2016 Thousands of Yemenis desperate to see their loved-ones again are trapped in Egypt, and running out of resources -
Picture at an exhibition opens a door for young Syrian burns victim
23 Feb 2015 When a visitor to a photo exhibit in Cairo saw an image of nine-year-old refugee Judy, she contacted a plastic surgeon who treated the girl for free. -
UNHCR fears for the safety of thousands of refugees in embattled Libya
5 Aug 2014 Almost 37,000 people are registered with UNHCR in Tripoli and Benghazi, with many living in areas heavily damaged by fighting and unable to leave to safer areas. -
UNHCR warns of dramatic consequences if funding gaps for Syrian refugees continue
3 Jul 2014 The UN refugee agency and its partners call on donors to fund a $3.74 billion programme as the Syria crisis deepens into its fourth year. -
UNHCR and host countries seek more help to cope with Syria refugee crisis
5 May 2014 UNHCR chief Guterres says that due to the protracted character of the crisis, international support needs to massively increase in the months to come. -
UNHCR concerned at arbitrary detention of Syrian refugees in Egypt
26 Jul 2013 Amid increasingly hostile atmosphere, a growing number of Syrians say they fear arrest if they circulate in public -
Depression grips forgotten refugees stranded at Egyptian-Libyan border
26 Jun 2013 A lack of hope for refugees and asylum seekers in Sallum camp led to an attempted suicide and abuse against aid workers -
UNHCR reaches out to Syrian refugees in Egypt
10 Jun 2013 More than 75,000 Syrian refugees have made their way to Egypt. Half of them are women and children. Registration is vital so that they can receive help.