Some 350,000 people in urgent need of help in Goma
This is a summary of what was said by Jackie Keegan, UNHCR head of office in Goma, DRC – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to assist thousands of people...
UNHCR rushing to help displaced after volcano eruption in DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Following the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic...
Safety and support for Central African refugees in the DRC
On a visit to the DRC, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi, applauds inclusive efforts to support Central African refugees, while calling for greater international support. Twice in five years, Fidel, 35, has had to flee the Central African Republic (CAR), across the...