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...
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...
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...