More than 30,000 refugees flee violence in northwestern Nigeria in last two months alone
Growing insecurity forces thousands, mainly women and children, to seek safety in neighbouring Niger. By Sélim Meddeb Hamrouni in Maradi, Niger More than 30,000 Nigerian refugees have arrived in Niger’s Maradi region during the past two months alone, tripling the...
For Salvadoran LGBTI people, “At the moment, it’s riskier than ever”
A transgender activist speaks with Mexican actor Alfonso Herrera about how the LGBTI community in El Salvador is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. By UNHCR Staff In Central America, the violent gangs that control many marginalized communities often single out...
Syrian family awaits end of lockdown to start new life in Norway
Airport closure put Wafaa and her Syrian family’s resettlement on hold, but she hopes that once crisis eases they can leave Lebanon and her teenage son can stop work. By Warda Al-Jawahiry and Ali Khedr in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon After surviving fourteen months living...