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UNHCR Staff Members Killed In Lebanon Amid Israeli Airstrikes

UNHCR mourns loss of staff in Lebanon tragedy, urges peace and protection for civilians amidst ongoing conflict.

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'Atrocious' Sudan War Pushing Refugees Further Afield: UNHCR Chief

The UN's refugee chief questioned Sunday what future awaited the Sudanese people as the country's civil war rages, pushing its people ever further afield including to Uganda and Europe's maritime borders.

International Business Times

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya

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Pakistan says it will expel hundreds of thousands more Afghans in a continued clampdown on migrants

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says authorities will expel hundreds of thousands more Afghans who have been living in Pakistan for years, the latest in a monthslong government clampdown on undocumented migrants

The Independent UK

Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year

Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.

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UN chief meets Pakistan's premier to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees following clampdown

The head of the U.N. refugee agency met the Pakistani prime minister to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees living in uncertainty since Islamabad began a persistent anti-migrant crackdown last year

The Independent UK

UN urges swift action to help millions of displaced people across Africa

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's comments came ahead of World Refugee Day Thursday, when he highlighted the desperate plight of millions of refugees and internally displaced people across Africa.

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Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says

The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new restrictions on asylum-seekers entering the United States, but cautioned that some aspects of the executive order may violate refugee protection required under international law

The Independent UK

Record 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, UN says

The displacement of people around the world has once again smashed records, the United Nations refugee agency warned, reporting that 120 million people have been forced from their homes by war, violence and persecution.

Radio France Internationale

Wars drive number of forcibly displaced people to record high, UN says

The number stood at 117.3 million at the end of 2023 – with the UN’s refugee agency saying it could reach 120 million in the near future

The Independent UK

UN refugee chief says 114 million have fled homes because nations fail to tackle causes of conflict

The UN refugee chief says the number of people fleeing their homes because of war, violence and persecution has reached 114 million and is climbing because nations have failed to tackle the causes and combatants refusing to comply with international law

The Independent UK

UN Launches Fund To Shield Displaced People From Climate Shocks

The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting protections for "refugees and displaced communities" threatened by climate change.

International Business Times

Fears Grow For Crucial Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid

Fears mounted Saturday for people trapped in one of Gaza's main hospitals after Israeli troops raided the facility and the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said several patients had died there from a lack of oxygen.

International Business Times

UN warns of ‘epic suffering’ in Sudan and appeals for $4bn in aid

Ten months of armed conflict in the country has displaced nearly 11 million people and left half the population facing hunger

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UN Court to Rule on Ukraine-Russia Genocide Accusation Jurisdiction

The International Court of Justice will rule on Ukraine's case against Russia, accusing them of using a false accusation of genocide as a pretext for the 2...

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701

As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.

International Business Times

UN Seeks $4.2 Billion For Ukraine Aid In 2024

The United Nations said on Monday it needs $4.2 billion this year to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and help millions who have fled, urging people not to forget the war-torn country's plight as the Gaza war dominates attention.

International Business Times

'From Despair To Hope': UN Urges Leaders To Support Refugees

As the number of refugees soars worldwide, the United Nations is appealing for countries to support displaced people at a global summit this week with the aim of showing that "change is possible".

The Guardian - UK

Row brews between Home Office and Foreign Office on eve of UN refugee summit

Furore over the controversial Rwanda scheme labelled far from ‘helpful’ as Britain seeks to fulfil role in the international forum

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Record 114 million people displaced globally, says UN

As wars rage from Ukraine to Gaza, the number of displaced people is at a record high, the UN estimates.

The Independent UK

UN refugee chief says Rohingya who fled Myanmar must not be forgotten during other world crises

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has urged the international community not to forget the plight of ethnic Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in the midst of many other world crises

The Independent UK

UN slams immigration Bill as plans for more vessels to house migrants in trouble

The UN refugees head said the Government’s asylum plans expose refugees ‘to grave risks in breach of international law’.

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