Israel to let more building materials into Gaza

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:17

Israel is to allow the entry of more building materials into the Gaza Strip, the defence ministry said on Sunday, and a UN refugee agency said they should be delivered soon.

UN relief efforts stepped up in Syria for winter

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:55

The UN Refugee Agency is delivering more aid across Syria in preparation for winter as the country is witnessing a 30-month conflict, a UN spokesperson said.

UN agency seeks fund for Congolese refugees

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 11:08

The UN refugee agency said Friday it is seeking an extra fund of $21.4 million to assist civilians who have fled the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to take refuge in neighbouring Uganda, Xinhua reported.

Over 625,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UNHCR

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 12:00

Over 625,000 Syrian refugees are receiving aid in Lebanon, the UN refugee agency has said.

At least 9,000 displaced in Somalia violence

Last Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 00:06

Africa Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia said that its forces and the Somali Army have secured all major roads leading in and out of Afgooye town.