UNHCR warns of mounting refugee and migrant deaths in the Central Mediterranean
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Sami – to whom quoted text may be attributed – who joined the Palais press briefing from the port of Trapani in Sicily where some 450 persons were disembarking following rescue by the NGO vessel Sea...
IOM, UNHCR: Latest Mediterranean tragedy underscores need for search and rescue
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened by the latest loss of life in the Central Mediterranean, after two boats capsized off Tunisia’s shores on Tuesday, 9 March. At least 39 people drowned in a...
As Sub-Saharan crises force more to flee, UNHCR calls for stronger Mediterranean route response
The international community must do more to save lives of refugees taking risky routes towards the Mediterranean, warns UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, releasing today its 2021 strategic action plan and related funding appeal for this situation. Deeply worried about...