UNHCR
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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View Timeline →Protesters Close UNHCR Headquarters in Tripoli Amid Refugee Crisis
Protesters have shut down the United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, in response to ongoing issues related to refugee treatment. While the article…
Dwindling Aid for Rohingya Refugees: A Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The UNHCR's representative in Bangladesh, Ivo Freisen, has highlighted a significant decline in aid for Rohingya refugees, leading to a decrease in hope among this…
Malaysian Foreign Minister Urges Review of UNHCR's Role Amid Rohingya Backlash
The Malaysian foreign minister has called for a review of the UNHCR's presence in light of growing local backlash against the Rohingya refugees. This situation…
Tragedy at Sea: Over 500 Rohingya Feared Dead in Myanmar Boat Capsizing
Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers capsized off the coast of Myanmar, leading to fears of over 500 deaths. The International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
World Refugee Day; United Nations: Returning Home for Migrant Families Marks the Start of a New Struggle
On World Refugee Day, the UN highlighted the challenges faced by over 6 million returning Afghan migrants since 2023. The UNHCR commended their resilience in…
UNHCR Report: Over 117 Million People Displaced Worldwide, Including Lebanon War Victims
A new UNHCR report indicates that 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced globally by the end of 2025, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crises, including those…
UNHCR: Over 117 Million People Worldwide Forcibly Displaced
The UNHCR reports that over 117.8 million people globally are forcibly displaced due to various crises. This issue highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by…
UNHCR Reports Rising Protection Concerns for Afghan Refugees in Iran Post-Ceasefire
The UNHCR reports increasing protection concerns among Afghan refugees in Iran following a ceasefire, highlighting the challenges they face in accessing assistance and safety. This…
UNHCR warns Iran crisis driving up aid costs, delaying relief for refugees
The UNHCR has warned that the ongoing "Iran crisis" (referring to a broader conflict involving Iran, US, and Israel, which started Feb 28) is significantly…
Announcement on Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI 12th Cycle) - UNHCR Iran
UNHCR Iran has announced the commencement of the 12th cycle of its Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) scheme, making it accessible to all registered refugees…
Urgent Appeal: Possibility of Deportation of Iranian Refugees by Turkey - November 6, 2003
Fifty-three Iranian refugees detained in Turkey may face imminent deportation after protesting UNHCR policies. They were arrested during a peaceful demonstration in Van, raising concerns…