News releases

News releases

Latest press releases and briefing notes

UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat

30 April 2020

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Statement on passing of Professor Gil Loescher

30 April 2020

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An Afghan asylum-seeker stands with two of his children at a reception centre in Fylakio, Greece, in February 2020.

Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception

27 April 2020

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Yemen. Hostilities in the north of the country force thousands to flee to Marib

On the eve of Ramadan, UNHCR calls for support for refugees and displaced people as millions are exposed to deprivation amid the COVID-19 crisis

23 April 2020

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Andaman Sea. Rohingya boat people stranded at sea

News comment on maritime movements of refugees and asylum-seekers, from the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

23 April 2020

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Asmir Begović and Alphonso Davies compete online to aid coronavirus response

23 April 2020

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UN refugee chief calls for solidarity during Ramadan

23 April 2020

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Chad. New influx of Nigerian refugees in the Lake Chad region

UNHCR calls on warring parties to protect civilians in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions

23 April 2020

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Brazil. COVID-19 protection for Venezuela's indigenous Warao refugees

Beware long-term damage to human rights and refugee rights from the coronavirus pandemic: UNHCR

22 April 2020

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Jordan. Nuzha community centre supports urban refugees in Amman

As COVID-19 pandemic continues, forcibly displaced children need more support than ever

20 April 2020

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Colombia. Survivor of sexual violence gets support at Riohacha safe shelter

Displaced and stateless women and girls at heightened risk of gender-based violence in the coronavirus pandemic

20 April 2020

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Bangladesh. Rohingya boat arrival

Nearly 400 Rohingya refugees receiving assistance in medical facilities in Cox's Bazar, following two months at sea

16 April 2020

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