UNHCR mobilizing across region as Middle East crisis escalates
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Staff at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are...
UNHCR urges more support for Syria and safety for aid workers as humanitarian activities slowly resume
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Syria, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over the past 14 years of conflict and crisis, more than 13 million...
Syria: UNHCR comment on asylum processing suspension and returns
This is a summary of remarks made by Shabia Mantoo, Global Spokesperson for UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), at the regular UN Press Briefing in Geneva. Suspension of processing / decision making on Syrian asylum requests in a number of European states As events have...