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UNHCR calls for urgent action as hundreds feared lost in Mediterranean boat sinking
20 Apr 2015 Available information is that the boat overturned shortly before midnight on Saturday, in Libyan waters, some 180 kilometres south of Italy's Lampedusa Island. -
Tragedy strikes again on the Mediterranean
20 Apr 2015 Over a thousand refugees and migrants have drowned this month en route to Europe. Meet seven survivors and two rescuers. -
UNHCR - New Mediterranean boat tragedy may be biggest ever, urgent action is needed now
19 Apr 2015 -
More than 8,000 Burundians flee the country to escape pre-election violence
17 Apr 2015 With political tension rising and more acts of violence being reported, UNHCR is concerned that more people may flee in the run up to key elections starting in May. -
UNHCR concern at xenophobic violence in South Africa
17 Apr 2015 The refugee agency sends team to Durban to assess the situation and identify where the organization can support government and civil society partners in their response. -
Mediterranean smugglers cram burn victims onto boat, one dead
17 Apr 2015 -
UNHCR concern at xenophobic violence in South Africa
17 Apr 2015 -
Growing number of Burundians fleeing pre-election violence
17 Apr 2015 -
Shelter shortages emerging as major concern for Yemen's displaced
17 Apr 2015