Press releases and news comments
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As war enters 7th year, UNHCR warns Syria is 'at a crossroads'
9 Mar 2017 While there are some hopes for peace, the needs and suffering of millions of Syrians continue unabated; Syrian war is a 'collective failure.' -
UNHCR underscores humanitarian imperative for refugees as new U.S. rules announced
6 Mar 2017 -
Refugees and migrants face heightened risks while trying to reach Europe - UNHCR report
27 Feb 2017 -
Yemen's Brutal Conflict Pushing One Million Displaced to Return to Danger (Joint UNHCR-IOM Press Release)
21 Feb 2017 -
Severe food shortages hit Africa's refugees hard, UNHCR and WFP warn
20 Feb 2017 -
Neil Gaiman appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
20 Feb 2017 -
UNHCR Statement on the Senior Officials' Meeting on Migration in Valetta
10 Feb 2017 -
UN Chiefs Call for International Solidarity to Address Migrant and Refugee Flows in Libya
10 Feb 2017 -
News comment by UNHCR's Spokesperson, William Spindler, on the death of Eight Somali refugees off Yemen
7 Feb 2017