UNHCR and partners rush aid as Sudan arrivals overwhelm South Sudan border
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Over 20 months in, the war in Sudan shows no sign of...
Emerging from the shadows: ending statelessness in Central Asia
After living on the margins of society for most of their lives, nearly 220,000 people have been granted nationality by Central Asian states over the past decade. By Radhika Bhatnagar in Kulob, Tajikistan For the first 34 years of her life, Adolat Shabozova cannot...
UNHCR urges continued protection and support for Syrians inside and outside the country
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Rema Jamous Imseis – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. While recent developments bring hope and a...
Cyclone Chido leaves a trail of destruction in Mozambique and beyond, displacing thousands
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. GENEVA – Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing...
UNHCR urges more support for Syria and safety for aid workers as humanitarian activities slowly resume
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Syria, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Over the past 14 years of conflict and crisis, more than 13 million...
Cartagena+40: The Chile Declaration and Plan of Action consolidate regional leadership in the protection of refugees, displaced and stateless people
SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Today, by adopting the Chile Declaration and Plan of Action, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have renewed their commitment to solidarity, protection and sustainable solutions for refugees, displaced people and stateless people in the...
Syria: UNHCR comment on asylum processing suspension and returns
This is a summary of remarks made by Shabia Mantoo, Global Spokesperson for UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), at the regular UN Press Briefing in Geneva. Suspension of processing / decision making on Syrian asylum requests in a number of European states As events have...
UNHCR raises alarm on surge of new arrivals in South Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the recent surge of people...