News on Countries of Origin
Published: 13 Oct 2016
Global
- Sub-Saharan Africa produces one-third of the world’s refugees
- Fewer refugees crossing the Mediterranean this year but higher percentage dying
Africa
Burundi
More than 300,000 refugees have fled violence, abductions, torture in Burundi
Ethiopia
Ethiopian soap star the latest high-profile figure to seek asylum in the US; Civil society groups urge international investigation into ongoing human rights violations in Ethiopia
Gabon
Gabonese fleeing violence following disputed election results find refuge in Cameroon
Mozambique
Thousands of Mozambicans flee Renamo insurgency and banditry
Somalia
- Jubaland says Somali refugees returning from Kenya are not welcome
- Kenya says 100,000 Somali refugees have been processed for voluntary repatriation
- Refugees returning to Somalia from Dadaab camp in Kenya at risk of going hungry
- Repatriated Somali refugees from Dadaab held at the Somali border
South Sudan
- South Sudanese continue to flee increasing kidnapping, looting, and sexual violence
- The number of South Sudanese refugees passes 1 million mark
Sudan
Darfuri refugees still afraid to return home
Middle East
Israel
Ethiopian jews face increasing discrimination and police brutality in Israel