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Somali education champion wins UN refugee prize


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A former Somali refugee intent on bringing books and education to his compatriots languishing in sprawling camps in Kenya was named the winner of the UN refugee agency's prestigious Nansen Award. Abdullahi Mire, 36, was hailed for…

Nigeria, UNHCR collaborate to protect Refugees


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Ahead of the World Refugee Day, the Nigerian Government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and overall well-being of refugees in Nigeria. The…

Congolese protests over refugee killing in USA


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Dozens of demonstrators gathered in a fresh protest in Grand Rapids, eastern USA. The death of a 26-year-old Congolese refugee, Patrick Lyoya, ignited demands for Police reform. Chanting, "there is no justice in this land" and…

Cameroonian war refugee in US asks for TPS treatment


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In March, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, granting Temporary Protected Status also known as TPS to another 30,000 already in the U.S. But while Ukrainians fleeing the war are met with great marks…

Burkina Faso lifts ban on Norwegian Refugee Council


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Burkina Faso has lifted a ban on the Norwegian Refugee Council from working in camps for displaced people in the jihadist-hit north after accusing the body of discrediting the government. It was the first time an international NGO has…