UNHCR boosts aid as Mali outflow doubles in size
UNHCR is re-establishing a camp and stepping up the distribution of food, tents and relief supplies to more than 44,000 people who fled Mali into the region.
View ArticleUNHCR stepping up aid as influx from Mali to neighboring countries doubles
The number of people fleeing violence in northern Mali to seek refuge in neighboring countries has doubled over the past ten days as fighting between Tuareg rebels and the Malian army continues. Over...
View ArticleMali displacement expands, UNHCR appeals for $35.6 million
UNHCR issued an appeal yesterday (Thursday) for US$35.6 million to respond to the growing humanitarian crisis surrounding the new rebel insurgency that broke out in northern Mali on 17...
View ArticleRefugees from Mali continue to arrive in neighbouring countries
Fighting in the north of the country is reported to have displaced more than 150,000 people.
View ArticleMore Malians fleeing to Mauritania and Burkina Faso
Mauritania and Burkina Faso continue to receive large numbers of Malian refugees who say they are fleeing insecurity in their hometowns in northern Mali and the risk of further fighting between rebel...
View ArticleAs tens of thousands flee, UNHCR ups assistance to Malian refugees
The aid is needed to help tens of thousands of people from northern Mali fleeing into Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger, as well as to other parts of Mali.
View ArticleUNHCR upping assistance to Malian refugees across the Sahel
UNHCR is boosting assistance to the thousands of Malians who have been uprooted by fighting between Tuareg rebels of the Mouvement National de Libération de l'Azawad and Malian forces since...
View ArticleUNHCR watching Mali situation, High Commissioner Guterres to visit Mauritania
UNHCR is monitoring developments in Mali following the announcement that army soldiers had taken control of the country. Thus far we are not seeing new population movement either inside the country or...
View ArticleUNHCR completes repatriation of more than 24,000 Mauritanians
UNHCR chief Guterres took part in a ceremony to welcome home a group of 277 refugees. He also met Malian refugees who have crossed into Mauritania
View ArticleUNHCR deeply concerned as Mali crisis worsens
UNHCR is deeply concerned by the deteriorating political and security situation in Mali, where thousands of people continue to flee their homes. The north of the country is becoming more and more...
View ArticleUNHCR deeply concerned by deteriorating situation in Mali
UNHCR says the north of the country is becoming more and more dangerous due to the proliferation of armed groups in the region.
View ArticleUNHCR seeks US$154 million to help Mali refugees, up sharply from earlier appeal
In a press release, UNHCR says the money is needed for its operations this year in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.
View ArticleUPS flies tonnes of aid to Malian refugees in Mauritania
The global package delivery company, UPS, flies 10 tonnes of UNHCR aid to Mauritania for distribution to some 10,000 Malians in Mbera refugee camp.
View ArticleUNHCR says funding shortfall threatens Mali operation
To date, UNHCR has received only 13 per cent of the US$153.7 million needed to assist desperate Malians displaced inside and outside their country.
View ArticleSharp increase in Malian refugee arrivals in Mauritania, critical low funding...
Six months ago refugees began fleeing Mali to Mauritania, Niger and Burkina Faso. Today, political instability in Bamako and insecurity in northern Mali continue to trigger the flight of thousands of...
View ArticleHigh Commissioner Guterres visiting Burkina Faso, calls for more support to...
Note to Palais media: You are invited to attend a joint press conference by High Commissioner Antonio Guterres and Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard on Friday, 03 August in 11:30...
View ArticleQ&A: Swedish diplomat reflects on visit to refugee camp in Niger
Jan Knutsson, who just completed his term as chairman of UNHCR's governing body, discusses his recent trip to meet Malian refugees in Niger.
View ArticleUNHCR distributes biometric ID cards to refugees in Senegal
UNHCR and the Senegalese government recently launched a campaign to provide biometric ID cards to some 19,000 refugees by year's end.
View ArticleQ&A: UNHCR coordinator for Mali crisis hopes for best, prepares for worst
Valentin Tapsoba is preparing contingency plans for the Mali emergency, including the possibility of further mass displacement in the months ahead.
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