UNHCR welcomes Kenya statement, urges flexibility
Today’s statement by the Government of Kenya on its continued search for solutions for refugees at Dadaab is welcome. Kenya has been generously hosting and protecting Somali refugees over many years in line with its international obligations. We are glad that this...
UN refugee chief warns of “forgotten population” in Egypt
Filippo Grandi met African refugees in Egypt, many of whom are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Two years ago in Ethiopia, Sayida’s husband left to buy something for the family. He never returned. Sayida thinks he was arrested, and now she thinks he is dead....
Syrian student flees guns, earns study place in Turkey
Would-be chemical engineer Rawan Batal learned Turkish and gained a university place in the central Anatolia province of Konya. The armed men knocking at the door said they just wanted to talk about a problem. Rawan Batal, then 16, opened hesitantly. They pushed into...