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UNHCR stresses that repatriation of Somalis from Kenya must be voluntary
26 Nov 2013 The understanding was reaffirmed when Kenyan and Somali refugee commissioners visited Dadaab refugee camp-complex to discuss the repatriation process. -
More than 62,000 people, mostly Ethiopians, risk lives to cross Gulf of Aden this year
8 Nov 2013 In total, since 2006 when UNHCR began collecting data, more than half-a-million asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants have travelled by sea to Yemen. -
More than 46,000 people cross Gulf of Aden in first six months of the year
6 Aug 2013 UNHCR concerned by growing number of people risking their lives to reach Yemen by boat after high number of sea crossings from Africa. -
UNHCR chief praises Ethiopia for open borders, refugee protection
12 Jul 2013 High Commissioner António Guterres met Ethiopian leaders during the final leg of a tour of the region to promote solutions for Somali refugees. -
UNHCR chief visits Mogadishu, expresses solidarity with Somali people on eve of Ramadan
9 Jul 2013 With parts of Somalia showing signs of increasing stability, countries hosting Somali refugees are considering the potential to encourage refugees to return. -
Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia get new camp in north of country
13 Jun 2013 To relieve pressure on three existing camps, UNHCR opens Hitsats Camp that can eventually house up to 20,000 refugees. -
More than 30,000 refugees and migrants make risky sea crossing to Yemen this year
26 Apr 2013 Most of this year's arrivals were Ethiopian nationals, with the rest coming from Somalia and a very small number from other African countries. -
Refugees in Ethiopia choose their own housing - and create jobs
8 Apr 2013 An innovative approach to providing shelter for Somali refugees pays off in greater comfort, security and self-reliance. -
Ethiopian women giggle and strain in a yoga class like no other
25 Feb 2013 Yoga classes attract Ethiopian refugees in South Sudan's Gorom camp. The aim is to help empower women in the camp and create a space away from their daily tasks.