UNHCR warns regional conflicts could drive increased returns to Afghanistan
This is a summary of what was said by Arafat Jamal, UNHCR Representative in Afghanistan – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. ISLAM QALA (HERAT) – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today warned that the...
UNHCR: almost 700,000 displaced in a week across Lebanon as crisis deepens
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 – It has been just over a week since the new escalation in...
UNHCR responds to rising displacement in Middle East emergency
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Director of Emergency and Programme Support and Cross-Regional Refugee Response Coordinator for the Middle East Emergency, Ayaki Ito – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des...
UNHCR mobilizing across region as Middle East crisis escalates
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 – Staff at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are...
After a brutal winter, millions of Ukrainians face deepening displacement and uncertainty
This is a summary of what was said by Philippe Leclerc, UNHCR’s Regional Director for Europe and Regional Refugee Coordinator for the Ukraine Situation – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA –...
As Sudan war approaches fourth year, humanitarian agencies appeal for support to refugees
This is a summary of what was said by Mamadou Dian Balde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa – 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 123 partners...
UNHCR seeks support for solutions as 5.4 million Afghans return since late 2023
This is a summary of what was said by Arafat Jamal, UNHCR Representative to Afghanistan – 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, continues to observe significant...
UNHCR: ‘These proposed changes have a very real impact on human lives’
On February 10, 2026, UNHCR Canada was invited to appear before the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Standing Committee as part of its study of Bill C-12, an Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the...