"UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGUEES - UNHCR"

When extremists took Gao in 2012, residents scattered, seeking safety across borders and elsewhere in Mali. But with the presence of peacekeepers and help from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and aid groups, the city is progressively resuming its role as an economic hub, and returnees are determined to rebuild. UNHCR

The tranquil town of Perast, on Montenegro’s Mediterranean coast, has everything to build a thriving tourism industry – except manpower. But one hotel manager is countering the country’s skilled labour shortage with the help of refugee employees. UNHCR

As the Syrian conflict enters its ninth year, half of the country’s population remains forcefully displaced, with more than 5.6 million Syrians living as refugees across the region. Little Abdulhay and his family are among the millions of refugees who are increasingly contemplating whether and when to return. But many are held back by fear. UNHCR

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Monday expressed deep sadness on behalf of the UN Refugee Agency following the death of three staff members who were on board an Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed a day earlier. UNHCR

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on Friday that it has opened a reception centre in Colombia for the most vulnerable Venezuelans crossing the border. UNTV CH

In August 2016, the entire town of Souran, in Syria’s Hama Governorate, emptied out. Armed groups took over the town. Last year, residents who fled to Lebanon, Turkey or other parts of Syria started slowly making their way back. UNHCR

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ireland launched its first-ever Community Sponsorship Programme for refugees, giving communities around the country the opportunity to provide sanctuary to people fleeing war and persecution. UNHCR

Ali Abdi fled conflict in Somalia two decades ago. He found refuge in Kigali, where he also found love – getting married and starting a family with Jasmine Mukagashagaza, a Rwandan woman. UNHCR