UNHCR’s Salih urges civilian protection and sustained support as escalation in Lebanon continues
BEIRUT – Protection of civilians in Lebanon and sustained international support for the Government‑led response to the country’s huge displacement crisis are imperative, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, said on Wednesday. One fifth of...
UNHCR: Over 200,000 people cross into Syria after a month of hostilities in Lebanon
This is a summary of what was said by Aseer T.E. Al-Madaien, UNHCR acting Representative in Syria – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. DAMASCUS – One month after hostilities intensified in the region...
UNHCR: almost 700,000 displaced in a week across Lebanon as crisis deepens
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. BEIRUT – It has been just over a week since the new escalation in...