UNHCR urges inclusion of refugees and IDPs in flood response across West and Central Africa
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – With the onset of the rainy season, severe flooding across Cameroon, Chad, Mali,...
As fighting rages in Sudan, refugee aid efforts expand to two new countries
This is a summary of what was said by Ewan Watson, UNHCR Head of Global Communications – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – As the impact of the conflict in Sudan continues to spread, UNHCR,...
UNHCR urges support to address urgent needs of Sudanese refugees at Chad border
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Representative in Chad Laura Lo Castro – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for urgent international support as...