-
Italy: Surge in sea arrivals from Libya
29 Feb 2008 -
UNHCR mourns great tenor Luciano Pavarotti
7 Sep 2007 The UN refugee agency has issued a statement mourning the death of Luciano Pavarotti, a staunch supporter of the refugee cause and of UNHCR's work around the world. -
Italian media heeds UNHCR call to set up code of conduct for refugee issues
23 Feb 2007 Stung by the Italian media's demonising of a Tunisian linked to a gruesome murder case last December, UNHCR is working with the industry to draw up a code of ethics for coverage of refugee and immigration issues. -
Italy: misleading statistics reported in the Italian media
27 May 2005 -
Italy: UNHCR clarifies its Lampedusa position ahead of EU debate
15 Apr 2005 -
Italian concert raises euros 1m for Sri Lanka's conflict and tsunami victims
22 Mar 2005 A star-studded concert featuring Italian artistes like Andrea Bocelli, Claudio Baglioni and Zucchero has raised 1 million euros for the UN refugee agency's assistance to people affected by the conflict and tsunami in Sri Lanka. -
Italy: UNHCR deeply concerned about Lampedusa deportations of Libyans
18 Mar 2005 -
UNHCR deeply concerned over Lampedusa deportations
18 Mar 2005 -
UNHCR calls for access, transparency after Lampedusa deportations
18 Mar 2005 Yesterday's deportation of some 180 people from Italy's Lampedusa island to Libya has raised deep concerns from the UN refugee agency, which has appealed to the Italian authorities for more access and transparency.