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Thousands of refugees fleeing war cross into Croatia triggering sad memories of own recent past

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Mandana Amiri, UNHCR protection officer, writes an information poster in Farsi for refugees at the Croatian government transit...

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Concerned by escalating violence in Burkina Faso, Ban urges respect for all citizens

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Protesters burn tires on the streets of Ouagadogou, Burkina Faso, following the government takeover...

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UNHCR outlines proposals to manage refugee and migration crisis in Europe ahead of EU Summit

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People relaxing at the Croatian government transit center in Opatovac, near the Serbian border.

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Another weekend of tragedy marks the Mediterranean, with up to 40 refugees dead

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Belongings from the latest victims of a doomed attempt to reach safety in Europe

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