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Syrians escape bombings in Lebanon to the country they once fled
More than 250,000 people have crossed into Syria since the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon began two weeks ago. Seventy per cent of them are Syrians who had sought safety in Lebanon.
Escaping airstrikes in Eastern Ukraine: an 82-year-old’s journey to safety
With intensified hostilities in eastern regions of Ukraine, Nina Ryazantseva was among thousands of people who have fled or been evacuated from frontline communities in recent months.
Displaced families in Lebanon yearn for peace and a return home
In Lebanon, UNHCR’s Grandi urges increased international support and an immediate ceasefire to ease the plight of some 1.2 million people displaced by deadly airstrikes.
Lebanese and Syrians suffer loss and displacement amid surging attacks
Recent intensified attacks across Lebanon are having devastating consequences for Lebanese and refugees living in the country.
History-making Refugee Paralympic Team shows the power of sport to inspire
Competing in six sporting disciplines in Paris, the Refugee Paralympic Team won its first-ever medals, showing the world what refugees with disabilities can achieve.
How is the mpox outbreak impacting refugees and displaced people?
A recent surge in mpox cases in Africa has raised concerns about its potentially devastating impact on displaced people living in crowded camps. Find out how UNHCR is working with partners to contain the outbreak.
Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya
After her family’s life in Darfur was ripped apart by conflict, Tahani Hamid took a dangerous route to Libya, where nearly 100,000 Sudanese refugees have sought safety from the war.
Journey of recovery for refugee Paralympic fencer
Wheelchair fencer Amelio Castro Grueso fought long and hard to reach the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
Atangana adds to Refugee Paralympic Team medal tally with 400m bronze
Personal best time in men’s 400m T11 final means a podium finish for the vision-impaired sprinter and Refugee Paralympic Team flagbearer.
Zakia Khudadadi takes bronze and an historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
A thrilling series of Para taekwondo bouts leads to a bronze medal in the K44-47kg category and the first-ever podium finish for a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
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