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Drought and conflict force 80,000 to flee Somalia for Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

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Somalia Refugee Crisis Explained

Over the last 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have fled Somalia because of political instability and a dangerous civil war.

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How UNHCR is fighting food insecurity in the wake of a global hunger crisis

Check out three ways the world can come together to stop famine and food insecurity, and what UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is doing to support these efforts.

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Durable solutions required for Syrian refugees in Jordan as Za’atari camp turns 10

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, marked the 10th anniversary of Za’atari camp in Jordan, stressing the need for durable solutions for the 80,000 Syrian refugees living in the camp.

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Rohingya Refugee Crisis Explained

The Rohingya have been persecuted for decades. Their largest exodus began in August 2017, after armed attacks forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes and seek refugee in Bangladesh.

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Syria Refugee Crisis Explained

After a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis. More than 6.8 million Syrians have fled their country and another 6.9 million have been internally displaced.