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UN News Centre - Humanitarian Aid, Refugees
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A world of news from the world organization.
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UN agency calls on Syria's neighbours to keep borders open for refugees
The United Nations refugee agency today called on countries around Syria to keep their borders open for refugees, while also stressing the need for "urgent and robust" international support for host countries and aid agencies.
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Sudan: UN humanitarian chief urges stronger bridges between humanitarian, development work
Civilians in Sudan are paying the biggest price in the war between the Government and rebels, the United Nations humanitarian chief reiterated today as she wrapped up a visit to the country urging more sustainable support for displaced populations, many of whom have been living in camps for a decade.
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International community must help Darfur become self-sufficient – UN official
The United Nations humanitarian chief today stressed the international community must do more to ensure the people of Sudan's Darfur region can better provide for themselves.
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UN emergency fund provides $9.8 million to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has provided $9.8 million to support the establishment of a new camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan and to help meet the growing needs of those fleeing the ongoing conflict.
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Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million - UN
A senior United Nations humanitarian official reported today that the total number of people in need of assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict in Syria is now 8.3 million, representing about 38 per cent of the country's population.
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UN praises Bangladesh's preparedness, response to tropical storm Mahasen
The United Nations has commended the work carried out by the Bangladeshi Government ahead of tropical storm Mahasen, which hit the country last Thursday, noting it saved thousands of lives.
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Number of Syrian refugees tops 1.5 million mark, says UN agency
The United Nations refugee agency announced today that the number of Syrian civilians who have fled their country to escape conflict has passed the 1.5 million mark, while warning that the widening gap between the needs and resources available is becoming a huge challenge.
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UN assesses low damage from weakened Cyclone Mahasen in Bangladesh, Myanmar
United Nations agencies and partners are assessing parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar after Tropical Cyclone Mahasen hit land today, weakened and dissipated, leaving behind less damage than originally feared.
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UN agency prepositions for Darfur refugees in Chad ahead of rainy season
With tens of thousands of Darfur refugees in eastern Chad, the United Nations refugee agency today said it is "in a race against time" to deliver aid before heavy rains cut off access to the group escaping violence linked to tribal conflicts.
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Yemen's humanitarian crisis could threaten political gains, warns UN relief official
Yemen is facing a worsening humanitarian situation which could destabilize the country's gains on the political front, a senior United Nations relief official warned today, noting that half of the country's 24 million people are in need of assistance.
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