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Cross-border aid reaches 12,000 displaced civilians in western Libya
18 Aug 2014 UNHCR has for the first time begun sending aid into western Libya from Tunisia to help some of the tens of thousands of people displaced by weeks of fighting. -
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. -
Hendricks commends efforts to end statelessness in Côte d'Ivoire
22 Jul 2014 UNHCR's Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks recently saw the impact of government efforts to resolve a problem affecting hundreds of thousands of people. -
Refugee camp closed in Liberia as return to Côte d'Ivoire gathers momentum
25 Mar 2014 UNHCR is well on course to meet its repatriation target of 16,000 Ivorian refugees for this year, with 7,834 returns as of Friday and more convoys planned this month. -
Ivorian refugees call for disarmament, reconciliation and increased grant before return
10 Feb 2014 Although UNHCR is facilitating the voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees, more than 52,000 remain in four camps and various communities in Liberia. -
Côte d'Ivoire takes big step to end statelessness by acceding to conventions
4 Oct 2013 UNHCR welcomes the accession by Côte d'Ivoire and its commitment to the protection of the fundamental right to nationality. -
Birth certificate opens the door to school in Côte d'Ivoire
26 Sep 2013 As a new school year starts in Côte d'Ivoire, some parents are finding that a birth certificate is more than a piece of paper. It's crucial for an education. -
Ivorian refugee repatriation from Liberia this year tops 10,000 mark
30 Jul 2013 UNHCR hopes to facilitate the repatriation of 16,000 refugees from Liberia to areas such as Toulepleu, Tabou and Danane in western Côte d'Ivoire. -
UNHCR closes camp in south Tunisia, moves services to urban areas
2 Jul 2013 More than 600 refugees are living in the southern Tunisian towns of Ben Gardane and Medenine. Around 300 refugees have declined assistance in urban areas.