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UN agencies warn conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya
Joint statement by OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, WHO, IOM. Conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya. The health and safety of the country’s entire population are at risk. Close to 400,000 Libyans have been displaced since the...![UNHCR warns stateless people risk being left behind in coronavirus response](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5eb3162c4.jpg)
UNHCR warns stateless people risk being left behind in coronavirus response
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging Governments worldwide to pay urgent attention to the plight of millions of stateless people and to follow a set of recommendations the organization has issued today to ensure their coverage in the COVID-19 response. “Millions of...![Conflict and heavy floods force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Somalia, amidst COVID-19 threat](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5eb512fb4.jpg)
Conflict and heavy floods force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Somalia, amidst COVID-19 threat
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Heavy flooding, conflict, a crippled economy, impending desert locust swarms and the...![UN issues US$6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5eb314284.jpg)
UN issues US$6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries
The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a US$6.7 billion appeal and an updated global plan to fight coronavirus in fragile countries. COVID-19...![Displaced people urgently need aid and access to social safety nets as coronavirus causes severe hardship](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hardship1.jpg)
Displaced people urgently need aid and access to social safety nets as coronavirus causes severe hardship
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented social and economic impact globally....![UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5eaac7aa4.jpg)
UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning today of the potentially devastating impact of a COVID-19 outbreak in South Sudan. Years of conflict and a number of recent natural disasters have left many internally displaced people, refugees and host communities throughout...![Despite pandemic restrictions, people fleeing violence and persecution continue to seek asylum in Mexico](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5d92fcc74.jpg)
Despite pandemic restrictions, people fleeing violence and persecution continue to seek asylum in Mexico
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. While a number of countries throughout Latin America and the rest of the world have...![Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5ea2e93c4.jpg)
Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception
With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries in Europe and beyond have adopted exceptional measures to manage their borders, limiting air travel and cross-border mobility. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has called today on European...![UNHCR says all parties must protect civilians as more fighting sweeps across Sahel](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5c471bea3.jpg)