UNHCR concerned at new measures impacting rescue at sea in the Central Mediterranean
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – 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 concerned about last night’s decision by the Italian...
Birth certificates signal brighter future for stateless children in Kenya
Government move to issue birth certificates to 600 children from Shona community hailed as an important protection measure and first step towards ending statelessness for the group. By Rose Ogola in Nairobi, Kenya Emma Muguni smiles through her tears as she holds her...
Emergency monsoon training saves Rohingya refugee lives
After receiving lifeguard instruction, Rohingya volunteers in Bangladesh rescue drowning teenager from reservoir. By Caroline Gluck and Iffath Yeasmine in Nayapara refugee camp, Bangladesh As a group of boisterous children played in the rising waters of a reservoir in...