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Human cost of conflict in South Sudan has reached ‘epic proportions,’ warns UN refugee agency chief

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Newly arrived refugees from South Sudan tell UNHCR head Filippo Grandi and UN Emergency...

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Sweden and WFP sign landmark agreement bringing hope to millions in forgotten crises

The Swedish Government and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement on Jan 02, with Sweden making a historic commitment of approximately US$370 million in flexible funds to WFP over the next four years (...

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White House Official: Trump to Approve Release of Classified Russia Memo

A White House official says President Donald Trump plans to approve the release of a classified memo alleging that top law enforcement officials were biased against the president.

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UNHCR condemns forced returns of Cameroon asylum-seekers from Nigeria

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UNHCR staff and local authorities assist recently arrived Cameroonians seeking refuge in Obanliku, south-east Nigeria,...

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