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News releases

Latest press releases and briefing notes

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UNHCR on US Government announcement of its intention to build a wall at its border with Mexico

25 January 2017

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United Nations and Partners Strengthen Commitment to Syrians and Neighbours Affected by Syria Crisis

24 January 2017

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Greece. Syrian children at Lagkadikia refugee camp

UNHCR, IOM and partners launch new plan to respond to Europe's refugee and migrant situation

19 January 2017

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Nigeria. Africa's worst humanitarian crisis

UNHCR's Grandi: Failures behind Nigeria IDP camp tragedy must be identified

18 January 2017

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Syria. Renewed hope as the UN scales up its response in Aleppo

Joint Statement on Syria

16 January 2017

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Italy. Sea landing in Messina of 300 survivors at sea. 2 were dead before the others were rescued.

UNHCR lauds Europe's rescue efforts in Mediterranean Sea

15 January 2017

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Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Vulnerable and Reliant on Aid, Study Shows

6 January 2017

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Statement on Aleppo by UN High Commissioner for Refugees

17 December 2016

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Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative promotes Canada's private refugee sponsorship model

16 December 2016

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UNHCR chief launches U$241 million appeal for conflict-displaced in Lake Chad Basin

16 December 2016

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UNHCR convenes dialogue on how to better protect children on the move

7 December 2016

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Greece. Refugees arrive on the shores of the island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey

UNHCR calls for stronger EU action on refugees

5 December 2016

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Malaysia. Vietnamese Boat People

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