The Latest Breaking News from UNHCR

Ten years ago, M23 rebels forced thousands from their homes in North Kivu until they were defeated. But now they are back

Despite court hearing, Home Office continues to claim UNHCR is supportive of controversial scheme

Asharq Al-Awsat has asked Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths about the three biggest threats the world’s poorest collectively face. His answer was: “Climate, conflict and cost-of-living. And they’re all connected.” When asked about double standards in refugee treatment, the UN official told the newspaper in…

Refugees who fled a military crackdown in Myanmar face a precarious situation in Thailand as they wait for resettlement.

A Lebanese minister says the government hopes to start repatriating Syrian refugees within months

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) evacuated on Friday 95 asylum-seekers and refugees from Libya to safety in Italy. They included children, women, survivors of violence, the organization stated, noting that it relies on the international community to provide safe pathways out of Libya for some of the…

Despite overwhelming evidence that asylum seekers have been brutally pushed back from Greek waters, authorities deny it.

Asylum seekers at Ain Zara detention centre say Mohamed Abdel Aziz hanged himself, highlighting refugees’ plight.