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Libya is a key departure point for thousands of migrants who attempt to reach Europe every year

Ireland agrees to migrant resettlement plan across EU

Europe / 23 Jul 19

The UN report shows that two-thirds of all refugees come from just five countries

More than 70 million people flee war and persecution

World / 19 Jun 19

189 Palestinians were killed and more than 6,000 injured

UN: Israel security should face justice for Gaza deaths

World / 28 Feb 19

The centre is managed by the Libyan interior ministry, UNHCR, and UNHCR's partner LibAid

Facility offers alternative to dangerous sea crossings

News Lens / 07 Dec 18

The UNHCR said about 72,000 people had arrived in Italy, Greece and Spain between January and July

More than 600 migrants rescued off Spanish coast

World / 03 Sep 18

The displaced: In pictures and numbers

News Lens / 20 Jun 18

The UNHCR says many asylum seekers may now expect to wait two years before they receive a decision on their claim

Action needed to cut asylum waiting times - UNHCR

Ireland / 25 Apr 18

A group of migrants arriving in Lesbos, Greece last December

UNHCR cuts East Med migrant prediction by 75%

News / 14 Jun 16

A group of people cross from Austria into Germany

One 'stateless' child born every ten minutes

News / 03 Nov 15

Police carry the body of one of 24 illegal migrants, mostly Afghans, who drowned off the coast of Turkey last month when their boat capsized

3,419 die in Mediterranean trying to reach Europe

News / 10 Dec 14

John Kerry said it would be 'preferable' not to preclude the use of ground troops

Kerry refuses to rule out use of troops in Syria

News / 03 Sep 13

Syrian refugee children receive aid at the Zaatri refugee camp

Major influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan

News / 28 Aug 12

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