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StoriesClimate change and displacement
How conflict and climate change form a toxic combination that drives people from their homes.
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StoriesLone children face insecurity on Greek island
Children seeking asylum who have been separated from their parents say they face poor conditions and threats of violence at a reception centre on the Greek island of Lesvos.
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Afghan entrepreneur helps refugees and Iranians alike
Second life-saving evacuation of vulnerable refugees from Libya lands in Rwanda
New approach to refugee support is a 'game changer' – says UNHCR's Gillian Triggs
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Hundreds of thousands in harm's way in northern Syria
The escalation of conflict in northern Syria risks causing more human suffering and adding new displacement to what is already the largest displacement crisis in the world. We are monitoring the situation and remain ready to assist those most in need, but we can't do this alone.
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