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In talks with Southeast Asian leaders, top UN officials stress need to protect migrants stranded at sea

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People risking sea journeys across the Bay of Bengal often set sail at night.

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UNHCR says more than 105,000 refugees have fled violence in Burundi

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UNHCR is working to relocate thousands of Burundians who have fled to Tanzanian teritory on Lake Tanganyika, using an old ferry...

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UNHCR head "extremely enthusiastic" after meeting leaders of Afghanistan

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More than 24,000 Afghan refugees have voluntarily returned home so far this year; since 2002 some 5.8 million Afghans have...

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Security Council welcomes Central African Republic national forum, urges implementation of peace pact

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The Bangui National Forum, held in the Central African Republic capital from 4 to 11 May 2015.

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