UNHCR, humanitarian partners ask the world not to forget Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA – This year, the world will mark nine years...
UNHCR appalled by attacks on aid operations and rising civilian toll in Ukraine
This is a summary of what was said by Bernadette Castel-Hollingworth, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. KYIV – Intensifying Russian attacks across Ukraine are...
UNHCR: Despite announced ceasefire, more people are forced to flee their homes in Lebanon
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. BEIRUT – Despite an announced ceasefire in place since 17...
UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond region
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Wolf – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – The Middle East crisis has generated far‑reaching ripple effects well beyond...
UNHCR: 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were...
UNHCR survey shows a third of displaced Venezuelans in Latin America could consider return
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – A significant minority of Venezuelans living outside their country in...
Three years on, war-weary Sudanese remain on the move
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Representative in Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. As the crisis in Sudan moves into its fourth year, fighting still...
UNHCR: Over 200,000 people cross into Syria after a month of hostilities in Lebanon
This is a summary of what was said by Aseer T.E. Al-Madaien, UNHCR acting Representative in Syria – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. DAMASCUS – One month after hostilities intensified in the region...