IOM, UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African Coast
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla, Western Sahara. A lone survivor has been...
Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes in 2020
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. More than 150,000 Somalis have been forced to flee their homes since late June,...
UNHCR rushes support for Beirut in the aftermath of massive blast
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. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and other humanitarian partners in Lebanon are rushing...
Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of South Sudanese track and field athlete Yiech Pur Biel as their newest Goodwill Ambassador. A refugee, Pur was forced to flee the conflict in South Sudan in 2005, journeying alone to Kakuma refugee camp...
UNHCR outraged by attack on camp hosting displaced people in Cameroon, at least 18 people killed
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, strongly condemns an unprovoked and brutal attack on a...
South Sudanese sisters overcome heartbreak and make a new life in Ethiopia
Siblings Nyamach and Nyakoang are among more than 42,000 South Sudanese refugee children in Ethiopia who are either unaccompanied or separated from their parents or guardians. By Katie Nguyen in Gambella, Ethiopia Nyamach Lul has known more loss and sorrow in her 16...