New UNHCR evacuation of refugees from Libya to Italy, as Tripoli fighting continues
A group of 98 vulnerable refugees have been today evacuated out of Libya to Italy, the third direct humanitarian evacuation to the country this year. With Libya continuing to suffer under conflict, such evacuations are a lifeline for the most vulnerable refugees...
Separated by conflict, Central African cousins long to learn together again
Gothier and Prince-Bonheur grew up together but conflict separated them. While Gothier was able to resume his studies, Prince remains in exile. By Farha Bhoyroo in Mougoumba, Central African Republic “It took us a few seconds to realize why people were screaming,” he...
In a trek to safety, Venezuelans take on mountain peaks on foot
Weakened by hunger, hundreds of Venezuelan refugees and migrants cross the high Andes each day in search of safety in Colombia and beyond. By Jenny Barchfield, in Berlín, Colombia With his long sleeve shirt, cosy sweatpants and knockoff Crocs worn over hole-riddled...