UNHCR warns Ebola outbreak threatens displaced communities in DRC and beyond
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Head of Public Health, Dr. Allen Maina – 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 deeply concerned by the...
UNHCR calls to expand refugee resettlement lifeline as part of global solutions drive
This is a summary of what was said by Jackie Keegan, Head of UNHCR’s Durable Solutions and Field Protection Support Service, Division of International Protection and Solutions – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des...
Renewed insecurity and rising displacement in South Sudan’s Jonglei put thousands at grave risk, UNHCR warns
This is a summary of what was said by Matthew Brook, UNHCR Representative in South Sudan – 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 warning that a grave...
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...