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Uganda opens border to thousands fleeing Congo violence
Uganda lifts COVID-19 closure to admit refugees escaping escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to ensure refugee protection during the pandemic and beyond
UNHCR is proposing concrete ways the EU can ensure a bold and robust response to forced displacement during the pandemic as well as long term.
Uganda provides a safe haven to DRC refugees amid COVID-19 lockdown
UNHCR welcomes the decision by the Government of Uganda to give safe haven to thousands of refugees fleeing escalating violence in the DRC.
Enhanced support for Syria refugees vital amid COVID-19 pandemic – UNHCR chief
UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi tells donors enhanced support is needed to prevent refugees and their hosts from slipping “deeper into poverty and despair.”
UNHCR appalled at rising violence against displaced in eastern DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed at the increasing number of violent attacks on displaced civilians by armed groups in the DRC.
Economic misery engulfs Syrian refugees and their hosts
In Lebanon, capacity of local community and Syrian refugees to provide mutual support being stretched to breaking point by economic turmoil and COVID-19.
UN chiefs urge sustained support to Syrians and the region ahead of fourth Brussels conference
On the eve of the fourth Supporting Syria and the Region conference in Brussels, the UN urged donors to redouble their commitment to Syrians and the region.
More than 30,000 refugees flee violence in northwestern Nigeria in last two months alone
More than 30,000 refugees from Nigeria have arrived in Niger during the past two months alone, tripling the number who have fled there since last year.
For Salvadoran LGBTI people, “At the moment, it’s riskier than ever”
A transgender activist speaks with Mexican actor Alfonso Herrera about how the LGBTI community in El Salvador is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions
Over 1.4 million refugees currently residing in 62 host countries will be in need of resettlement next year according to latest estimates released by UNHCR.
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