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UNHCR urges protection for civilians amid fresh fighting in DR Congo
22 May 2013 UNHCR is particularly concerned for the safety of thousands of internally displaced people after shelling hit areas close to Mugunga III camp, causing people to flee. -
In Romania, Congolese refugee does as the Romanians do
10 May 2013 Jean-Louis Kialoungou has had a long love affair with Romania and over the years the Congolese refugee has come to see himself as Romanian. -
Telling the truth yields relief and vital documents in Burundi
24 Apr 2013 Nearly 40,000 refugees across Burundi turn out for a six-month document-checking exercise that pays off in better protection and better assistance. -
Hundreds more flee Central African Republic to escape fresh violence
16 Apr 2013 UNHCR calls for end to violence and restoration of security, both to stem the outflow and allow for resumption of critical humanitarian operations. -
"Beauty" brings confidence and hope to Congolese refugee woman
15 Apr 2013 War, jail, rape and poverty couldn't deter one Congolese refugee in Kampala from achieving her dream of opening a beauty salon to support her family. -
UNHCR chief urges international support for Central African Republic and DR Congo
12 Apr 2013 Guterres made the call during a visit to the Worobe camp in DRC's Equateur province, where he talked to refugees from Central African Republic. -
Number of refugees from Central African Republic approaches 40,000 mark
5 Apr 2013 Over the last two weeks, UNHCR offices have reported fresh arrivals into Chad, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are now 37,000 Central African Republic refugees. -
Newly displaced in eastern Congo need urgent assistance
20 Mar 2013 An assessment mission, including UNHCR staff, find displaced people in desperate need of assistance, including food, shelter and medical care in Masisi territory. -
Refugee band sounds a positive note for truth-telling in Burundi
19 Mar 2013 UNHCR and the Burundian government set the stage for a data and document-checking exercise affecting tens of thousands of refugees living in the country.