News releases

News releases

Latest press releases and briefing notes

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First UNHCR emergency airlift flight for Sri Lanka arrives in Colombo

27 April 2009

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UNHCR stepping up Sri Lankan operations to meet growing needs

24 April 2009

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Thirty-five drown in latest smuggling tragedy in the Gulf of Aden

23 April 2009

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High Commissioner speaks on asylum and migration in Asia-Pacific region

15 April 2009

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TPG partners with UNHCR for "Gimme Shelter" campaign

14 April 2009

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Release of UNHCR staff member John Solecki in Pakistan

4 April 2009

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Conflicts in Afghanistan and Somalia fuel increase in asylum seekers

24 March 2009

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UNHCR to upgrade its mission in Myanmar

12 March 2009

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Media Advisory: Nicholas van Praag, Director of External Relations, leaving UNHCR

2 February 2009

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UNHCR's Guterres shocked, saddened by attack on staff in Pakistan

2 February 2009

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UNHCR concerned over humanitarian situation in Lampedusa, Italy

23 January 2009

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High Commissioner Guterres briefs Security Council on global protection challenges

8 January 2009

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine