UNHCR expresses grave concern for the protection of people displaced by violence in eastern DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – 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 sounding the alarm as escalating violence and pervasive human rights...
Families fleeing insecurity in DR Congo make neighbouring Republic of the Congo their new home
In Ngabé, local residents share what little they have with refugees from the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo By Cyprien Cheval in Ngabé, Republic of the Congo At dawn, Gaëlle sets out on foot for the bakery in the small town of Ngabé, in south-eastern...
UNHCR warns of mounting violence against women and girls in eastern DRC
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA — Distressing trends are unfolding in eastern...