Deadly paths and daunting challenges refugees face while fleeing their homes
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-07-05 16:08:28

Deadly paths and daunting challenges refugees face while fleeing their homes

Over a three-year data collection period, the report documents a troubling increase in people undertaking hazardous land journeys.

UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-02 21:52:22

UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda

The latest expansion of the UN response plan brings to seven the number of African countries taking in large numbers of Sudanese refugees.

Record 120 million people displaced worldwide - UN report
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-14 23:24:11

Record 120 million people displaced worldwide - UN report

The report indicates an alarming rise in the growing number of individuals fleeing conflict within their own countries.

UNHCR report: Over 2.9 million refugees to require resettlement in 2025
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-05 19:34:10

UNHCR report: Over 2.9 million refugees to require resettlement in 2025

The continent witnessed millions of new displacements in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Nigeria, driven by escalating insecurity and human rights abuses.

Kenya's refugee numbers climb to 691,868 in 2023, KNBS reports
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-22 14:54:01

Kenya's refugee numbers climb to 691,868 in 2023, KNBS reports

Most of the refugees are from Somalia (371, 919), followed by South Sudan at 171, 402.

  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-03 22:32:55

Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said it was aware that 1,000 people had left Kumer on Wednesday because they felt unsafe after a series of security incidents.

Population of stateless persons to reduce after dissolution of ID vetting committees
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-01 21:08:39

Population of stateless persons to reduce after dissolution of ID vetting committees

Kenya has committed itself to accede to the two UN statelessness conventions and complete legal reforms to address and eradicate statelessness by 2027.

Sudan war: Over 8.5 million displaced, border crossings surpass 1.8 million
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-04-09 18:28:48

Sudan war: Over 8.5 million displaced, border crossings surpass 1.8 million

Sudan has experienced the almost complete destruction of its urban middle class: architects, doctors, teachers, nurses, engineers, and students have lost everything.

UNHCR urges immediate action amid heightened risks for displaced in eastern DRC
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2024-03-30 20:33:47

UNHCR urges immediate action amid heightened risks for displaced in eastern DRC

The UNHCR is calling for an immediate end to the violence and urges all parties to the conflict to respect and uphold international humanitarian law and human rights, and to protect civilians.

Budget shortfall hinders refugee resettlement, commissioner tells MPs
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-22 17:14:24

Budget shortfall hinders refugee resettlement, commissioner tells MPs

Sigor lawmaker Lochakapong said the committee will be addressing the incapacities affecting the department.

Ramadan 2024: UNHCR aid campaign targets Dadaab refugees
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-07 19:10:48

Ramadan 2024: UNHCR aid campaign targets Dadaab refugees

Funds from the Ramadan 2024 campaign will ensure continued provision of clean water and shelter kits to more than 350,000 refugees and host community members at the Dadaab refugee camp.

Hundreds in Eastleigh start process to reclaim Kenyan citizenship
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-02-29 15:03:53

Hundreds in Eastleigh start process to reclaim Kenyan citizenship

The process is extensive, beginning Thursday with the removal of fingerprints and deletion of names from the registry. Subsequently, individuals will undergo a rigorous nationality verification process to initiate ID application procedures.

Saudi Arabia, UNHCR ink $6 million aid deal for African refugees
  • Author: Paul Aginnah
  • Date: 2024-01-05 13:18:14

Saudi Arabia, UNHCR ink $6 million aid deal for African refugees

Funds will support UNHCR's humanitarian response to assist forcibly displaced people in Chad, Sudan, and South Sudan.

Garissa leaders demand suspension of refugees Shirika Plan amidst implementation controversies
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2023-11-29 22:40:21

Garissa leaders demand suspension of refugees Shirika Plan amidst implementation controversies

Parliamentary leaders from Garissa County have called for an immediate suspension of the Shirika plan, currently implemented by the Kenyan government and the UNHCR.

Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UN award
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2023-11-28 10:01:45

Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UN award

Abdullahi's experience led him to start the Refugee Youth Education Hub, focusing on education and youth development at the Dadaab refugee camp.

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