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Statement by Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR’s Regional Refugee Coordinator for the Refugee Crisis in Europe
Wednesday 9, September 2015 We have met the authorities here in Budapest and have offered UNHCR’s assistance to deal with the increasing number of refugees and migrants arriving in Hungary. We have repeated our call for simplifying and streamlining registration,...
Statement by UNHCR Chief, António Guterres on refugee crisis in Europe
Friday 4, September 2015 The European Union is preparing key emergency meetings to take decisions in its response to the present refugee and migration crisis. The situation requires a massive common effort that is not possible with the current fragmented approach....
Bodies found dead in a truck near border, while asylum seekers flow into Hungary
Friday 28, August 2015 This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Melissa Fleming – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 28 August 2015, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. We are deeply shocked and saddened at the grim...
Human Stories
Polish and Chechen children mingle in cheerful village school
It is the first day of the school year and head teacher Barbara Protasiewicz is welcoming the children. She is not expecting flowers but, to her surprise, three Chechen girls hand her roses.
Pakistani refugee overcomes injury and trauma on road to Europe
After suffering a horrific accident, 18-year-old Muhammad is on the road to recovery and has the chance of a fresh start in Croatia.
Refugee children find voice in Romania’s inclusive choirs
A project to bring children together through song is extended to include refugees.