Amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa, UNHCR ramps up aid for refugees, calls for urgent action
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 deeply concerned about recurring violence against...
Months on, humanitarian needs still high in DR Congo
UNHCR is concerned about thousands who have fled brutal attacks in DRC’s Ituri province, where humanitarian access remains extremely limited. By Gloria Ramazani and Fabien Faivre in Kasenyi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Resina Love has been having recurring...Amidst escalating violence in Mali, UNHCR issues new protection guidelines
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. In light of the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation, UNHCR, the UN...