Thousands fleeing new violence in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch– 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 seeing a surge in refugee arrivals from South Sudan in...
UNHCR concerned about the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in southern Chin State and Rakhine State in Myanmar, and stands ready to offer support
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. UNHCR is aware of reports of escalating violence and a deteriorating security...
UNHCR Chief calls for more international support for Tanzania
Concluding a four-day visit to East African nation, Filippo Grandi urges greater investment for north-west regions hosting 330,000 refugees. By Melissa Fleming Dar es Salaam, 8 February 2019 – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi ended his four-day...
Angelina Jolie urges end to injustices that have driven nearly one million Rohingya into exile in Bangladesh
Visiting the world’s largest refugee settlement, UNHCR’s Special Envoy heard testimonies from Rohingya refugees and called for expanded access to education for Rohingya children. By Christopher Reardon in Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh UNHCR Special Envoy...
Conditions deteriorate for civilians amid fighting in north-eastern Syria
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. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is increasingly worried for the safety of civilians...
Statement by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie in Kutupalong refugee settlement, Bangladesh
The events that unfolded in the aftermath of August 2017 showed us the best and worst of humankind that exist in our world today. In a matter of months, over 700,000 people were forced from their homes in Rakhine State into Bangladesh. A year and a half later, there...
Once his only option, running is now Somali refugee’s passion
Inspired by former refugee and Olympic champion Mo Farah, Guled joined a running club in his adopted Cairo and began chasing his dreams. By Yasmine El Demerdash and Nawar Rifaah in Cairo, Egypt For the past six years, Guled’s long-striding legs have carried him to...
World’s biggest refugee settlement gets biggest ever waste facility
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. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Oxfam have together put into service this week in...