UNHCR expresses alarm at Sudan clashes, urges de-escalation
Geneva – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, joins the UN Secretary-General in expressing alarm over the ongoing armed clashes in Sudan. We are deeply concerned about the safety and security of civilians in the areas affected by the fighting, including refugees and...
Violence and threats by armed groups continue to displace refugees and civilians in Mali
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Mali, Mohamed Toure – 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 calling for enhanced support for those recently...
Escalating violence leaves hundreds dead and hundreds of thousands on the move in eastern DRC
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – 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 by the escalation of brutal attacks on...