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UNHCR tackles dire conditions for thousands of displaced in Central African Republic church
25 Oct 2013 UNHCR reinforces its team in Bossangoa to try and improve living conditions for 37,000 people on top of each other in the grounds of a Roman Catholic church. -
Thousands displaced by fighting need urgent help in Central African Republic
26 Sep 2013 A humanitarian team, including UNHCR, discovers devastation, horrific stories and thousands of displaced people in urgent need of help after fresh fighting. -
Fresh fighting sees more displacement in northern Central African Republic
20 Sep 2013 UNHCR team visits affected area with partners to assess the extent of the displacement and gauge needs. Locals speak of multiple abuses, including murder, rape and torture. -
Once Congolese refugees in CAR, now they shelter former hosts fleeing CAR
10 Sep 2013 Congolese civilians in northern provinces have repeatedly fled to Central African Republic over the years, but now 40,000 refugees from CAR have flooded into DRC. -
UNHCR fears for safety of civilians in Central African Republic amid continuing lawlessness
6 Sep 2013 Refugee agency calls anew on authorities in Central African Republic and all armed groups to protect civilians and make sure aid agencies can reach people in need. -
UNHCR seeks protection of civilians in Central African Republic
29 Aug 2013 UN refugee agency urges authorities to act after thousands flee 10 days of violence in areas of the capital. -
Forced displacement from CAR continuing amid lawlessness
13 Aug 2013 UNHCR says it is extremely concerned by reports of insecurity in CAR that have forced thousands to flee in recent weeks. -
Liquid treasure: The challenge of providing drinking water in a new refugee camp
4 Jul 2013 The recommended minimum in an emergency situation is 15 litres per person per day, but in Chad's Ab Gadam camp, it's a struggle to reach 10 litres per person a day. -
UNHCR completes relocation of thousands of Darfur refugees to Chad camp
14 Jun 2013 UNHCR and its partners move more than 7,000 people from Tissi at the border to Ab Gadam camp in the past month, mostly women, children and older refugees.