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UNHCR urges aid for displaced people in Colombia's south-west
7 Jun 2005 Some 1,000 people have fled their homes in south-western Colombia in the last three months, reported the UN refugee agency today, warning that hundreds of them have not received humanitarian aid so far. -
UNHCR helps 100,000 Afghans to repatriate this year
1 Jun 2005 More than 100,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan since UNHCR's voluntary repatriation programme for 2005 started in March. The pace of returns is expected to increase with upcoming camp closures in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas. -
African Union team finds Togolese refugees well integrated in Ghana
26 May 2005 A high-level African Union mission to assess the situation of Togolese refugees in Ghana has found the recent arrivals living harmoniously among the local community in the border area. The delegation has donated US$30,000 to the Ghanaian government to help with the refugee programme. -
Giving credit to Colombian refugees in Ecuador
23 May 2005 Creative and hardworking, Colombian refugees are making a living in Ecuador with the help of small loans to start or expand businesses like bakeries, catering and recycling services. Besides providing an income, these small businesses help refugees regain their sense of purpose and self-respect. -
More than 1,000 people flee fear of clashes in Colombia's north-west
20 May 2005 Some 1,100 Colombians have fled their homes along the Buey River in the north-west, citing fears of heightened clashes in the area. UNHCR today joined the authorities on a mission to verify reports of further displacement along the river. -
Afghan refugees in search of Indian identity
19 May 2005 Thousands of Afghan refugees of Sikh and Hindu faiths have lived in India for over a decade, sharing religious and cultural ties with the local community. For many, naturalised citizenship is often the best long-term solution, if they can overcome obstacles like the long and complicated application process. -
Colombia's displaced youth face violence, forced recruitment in cities, warns UNHCR
17 May 2005 Young displaced people in Colombia's cities are increasingly facing dangers like murders, sexual abuse and forced recruitment by armed groups, warned the UN refugee agency today as it stressed the need for urgent actions to protect and assist these vulnerable youths. -
More Togolese refugees found in remote parts of Ghana, Benin
13 May 2005 While the exodus from Togo has slowed considerably in recent days, the UN refugee agency has found groups of previously undetected arrivals living in poor conditions in remote areas of Benin and Ghana. -
Ghanaian chief opens palace to Togolese refugees
12 May 2005 The Chief of Hevi in south-eastern Ghana, not far from the border with Togo, is hosting Togolese refugees in his palace and urging his people to show the same hospitality to the recent arrivals from Togo.