Floods and conflict fuel an alarming humanitarian emergency in DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in recent weeks has displaced...
Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis
Despite a life of upheaval and displacement, Jean Pierre Gatera’s commitment to bringing people together is unchanged By Andrea Mucino-Sanchez in Minneapolis, United States of America Jean Pierre Gatera has always been a community builder, whether in the Kakuma...
UNHCR: CAR refugee returns are happening; more assistance needed to sustain trend
GENEVA – As the Central African Republic (CAR) continues moving toward recovery from a protracted crisis, there has been a modest but important return of refugees to the country, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging the international community to intensify its...