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Vital cash grant gives winter relief to Iraqi refugees in Syria
16 Dec 2010 For the first time since it started helping refugees in Syria, UNHCR hands out cash grants to help tens of thousands of them endure the harsh winter. -
UNHCR poll indicates Iraqi refugees regret returning home
19 Oct 2010 A UNHCR poll finds that most Iraqi refugee returnees to Baghdad regret their decision because of economic hardship, insecurity and lack of basic services. -
Iraqi refugees in Syria reluctant to return to home permanently: survey
8 Oct 2010 A recent UNHCR survey of Iraqi refugees living in Syria finds that most are still reluctant to return home on a permanent basis. -
UNHCR concerned at continuing deportations of Iraqis from Europe
3 Sep 2010 UNHCR objects to the continuing forced returns of Iraqi citizens from Western European countries soon after 61 people are flown back to Baghdad. -
"My fear is to fail in assisting people in real need"
19 Aug 2010 On World Humanitarian Day, UNHCR staff in Iraq, Yemen, Syria and elsewhere discuss their challenges and what keeps them going every day. -
UNHCR chief stresses need to improve refugee conditions in Lebanon
24 Jun 2010 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres stresses the need to work with Lebanese authorities to improve refugee protection provisions in the country. -
UNHCR reaches milestone in resettlement of Iraqi refugees
18 Jun 2010 UNHCR chief António Guterres announces that his agency has referred 100,000 Iraqi refugees for resettlement from Middle East countries since 2007. -
UNHCR says ordered to close office in Libya
8 Jun 2010 Operations to help refugees in Libya suspended as government orders UN refugee agency to leave. -
The UN refugee agency cautions against European deportations to Iraq
8 Jun 2010 UNHCR urges that Iraqi asylum applicants in Europe continue to receive international protection amid fears that some Iraqis may be sent back home.