UNHCR assists flood victims in Myanmar’s Rakhine and Kachin states
Help Now GENEVA, Aug 4 (UNHCR)—Cyclone Komen which swept across western Myanmar last week has caused extensive damage, including to areas where thousands of displaced people are living, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Strong winds, heavy rains and serious...
Central African Republic urged to allow refugees to vote in landmark poll
GENEVA, July 14 (UNHCR)—The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday (July 14) it was alarmed by a decision of the interim parliament of the Central African Republic (CAR) to exclude refugees who fled to neighbouring states and elsewhere to escape fighting in the country...
Worldwide displacement hits all-time high as war and persecution increase
GENEVA, June 18 (UNHCR)—Wars, conflict and persecution have forced more people than at any other time since records began to flee their homes and seek refuge and safety elsewhere, according to a new report from the UN refugee agency. UNHCR’s annual Global Trends...