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This year's neglected migration crises

Countless Afghan asylum seekers are making the long journey across Europe: from the Greek island of Lesvos, through the Balkans and onward to their final destinations. Jodi Hilton/IRIN

In 2015, all eyes have been on the Mediterranean and Europe's so-called migration crisis.

But people are being displaced in many other corners of the world away from the media's glare. According to the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, this year is likely to see worldwide forced displacement exceeding 60 million for the first time.

See our full feature highlighting six under-reported migration stories.

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