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  • The number of Venezuelans seeking asylum has increased year-on-year since 2014. The total for 2014-2017 has reached approx. 88,000 persons and will likely continue to increase
    highlight 07 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Venezuela - Asylum-seekers
  • The primary receiving countries of Venezuelan asylum seekers between 2014 and 2017 have been: USA: 46,200, Brazil: 14,400, Spain: 10,000, Peru: 4,700, and Costa Rica: 3,600
    highlight 07 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Venezuela - Asylum-seekers
  • Considering the evolving situation in Venezuela, it is projected that people will continue to leave the country and UNHCR is stepping up the response accordingly
    highlight 07 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Venezuela - Refugees / Venezuela - Asylum-seekers
  • Bangladesh: dozens of community volunteers in both camps are providing essential services to the newcomers and assisting with activities by UNHCR and partners. Volunteers are being managed to ensure a uniform presence in all blocks.
    highlight 06 Sep 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Myanmar - Asylum-seekers
  • As of 31 August 2017, the number of new arrivals was 4,887 since January 2017. The arrival rate over the year is an average of 20 individuals per day so far. Of the 4,887 new arrivals, 52% have settled in Reception Centers and the rest of 48% have settled in urban areas ( Kigali, Huye).
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Burundi - Refugees
  • In the new site of Mulongwe works are ongoing with two operational partners (MEDEOR and CARITAS) working with their own funds. However, works have slowed down due to the worsening security situation in Fizi territory.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • Cholera epidemics was declared in the territories of Fizi and Uvira. No cases have been reported so far in refugees hosting structures. Preventive measures were put in place.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo / Burundi - Refugees
  • 458 households have benefited from kitchen gardens aimed at improving food security at household level in Kalobeyei settlement.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Kenya / South Sudan - Refugees
  • National Commission for Refugees (CNR) and UNHCR estimated that around 64,000 new refugees arrived in DRC between mid-May and August 2017.
    highlight 31 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    / Central African Republic - Refugees
  • UNHCR Deputy Representative and Sudan's RC/HC make first visit Bantiu refugee site in Khartoum to assess living conditions of an estimated 17,000 refugees.
    highlight 28 Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
    Sudan / South Sudan - Refugees