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UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond region
The Middle East crisis has generated far‑reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains and the delivery of aid, as spikes in transport costs and freight disruptions are forcing UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to adapt its delivery strategy.
UNHCR: 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees
In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, making it the deadliest year on record for maritime movements in South and South‑East Asia, according to data from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
UNHCR’s Salih urges civilian protection and sustained support as escalation in Lebanon continues
Protection of civilians in Lebanon and sustained international support for the Government‑led response to the country’s huge displacement crisis are imperative, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, said on Wednesday.