Ignorance of the law, antagonistic authorities and overcrowding were cited as major obstacles at an education rights for refugees workshop.
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/ 31 October 2011
A Kenyan air raid that struck a camp hosting thousands of displaced Somalis has killed five people and wounded dozens, aid officials say.
Even among refugees fleeing Somalia there are "haves" and "have-nots" — those who cross the border in a battle for survival and those who drive.
Desperation is mounting for undocumented Zimbabweans waiting for permits needed ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Johannesburg has long been a destination for migrants and refugees from around Africa and the world, but is only now examining its migration policies.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is to address the nation on Monday as his forces sweep through the north-western border region.
Syrian forces swept through a north-western border region on Sunday to stem an exodus of refugees to Turkey.
More than 300 000 people are still displaced in Côte d’Ivoire almost two months after the end of the country’s post-election crisis, the UN says.
Hotels are closed and cafés deserted at what should be the height of the tourist season on Tunisia’s holiday island of Djerba.
Around 4 600 Syrians have fled a brutal crackdown against pro-democracy protesters and are staying in camps in southern Turkey.