UNHCR alarmed at brutal attacks by insurgent armed group in Mozambique
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is extremely alarmed at the tragic events in Palma, in...
UNHCR rushing support and aid to Rohingya refugees affected by last week’s massive fire
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. An estimated 48,000 Rohingya refugees have lost their shelters and belongings in the...
Nepal becomes first country in Asia Pacific to vaccinate refugees against COVID-19
Nepal is vaccinating refugees over the age of 65 as part of its national vaccination rollout. By Deepesh Das Shrestha in Kathmandu, Nepal Laxmi Maya Regmi, 72, a refugee from Bhutan, never thought that she would need a vaccination at her age. But on 19 March, she was...