Hellish journey over for young woman rescued from the Mediterranean
An asylum-seeker allowed to disembark from the Open Arms rescue vessel on the Italian island of Lampedusa recalls the horror of her journey. By Marco Rotunno AGRIGENTO, Italy – Feven* kept looking at her feet. The 18-year-old’s voice was a whisper amid dozens of...
Months on, humanitarian needs still high in DR Congo
UNHCR is concerned about thousands who have fled brutal attacks in DRC’s Ituri province, where humanitarian access remains extremely limited. By Gloria Ramazani and Fabien Faivre in Kasenyi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Resina Love has been having recurring...
UN Refugee Chief calls for more engagement in areas of Brazil hosting Venezuelans
BRASILIA, Brazil – UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a four-day visit to Brazil with an urgent appeal for increased international engagement, including by financial institutions and development actors, in the communities hosting...