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UNHCR calls for global support for Syrian refugees returning home

Published on: January 28, 2025
09:55

Damascus, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, called on the international community to implement bold and decisive measures to help displaced Syrians return home.

Lebanese president stresses rapid return of Syrian refugees

Published on: January 24, 2025
00:30

Beirut, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) President Joseph Aoun stressed Lebanon's desire for a rapid return of Syrian refugees to their land. Upon meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi at Baabda Palace on Thursday, the Lebanese head of State urged the international community to provide financial and humanitarian support.

UNHCR asked for financial support to prevent Mpox among refugees

Published on: September 12, 2024
13:09

Kinshasa, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a campaign to raise financial support to prevent Mpox among displaced persons in Africa.

UNHCR warns of high number of displaced and refugees in Afghanistan

Published on: September 3, 2024
14:48

Kabul, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today that Afghanistan currently is sheltering more than three million internally displaced persons and nearly six million refugees in countries in the region.

UNHCR warns of displaced and refugees in Afghanistan

Published on: September 3, 2024
11:23

Kabul, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today that Afghanistan currently has more than three million internally displaced people and nearly six million refugees in countries in the region.

Influx of Syrian returnees from Jordan soars

Published on: August 28, 2024
16:26

Damascus, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) At least four thousand Syrian refugees returned to their country from Jordan during the first seven months of this year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported today, quoted by local media.

UNHCR considers alarming the lack of protection for migrants

Published on: June 5, 2024
08:44

United Nations, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The lack of protection services on the main routes used by refugees and migrants is alarming, and the situation has worsened in recent years, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned.

Venezuela rejects UNHCR’s method to include refugees in the Olympics

Published on: May 4, 2024
08:16

Caracas, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela rejected the method implemented by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to include a compatriot who does not meet that condition of refugee in the Olympic team.

UNHCR issues guidance on international refugee protection for Haiti

Published on: March 20, 2024
17:21

United Nations, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Amidst the rapidly deteriorating security, human rights and humanitarian situation in Haiti, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has issued today new legal guidance to ensure that international refugee protection is provided for Haitians who need it.

UNHCR aids over 70K people fleeing armed group violence in Mozambique

Published on: March 2, 2024
11:34

United Nations, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has voiced deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the restive Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique following a recent surge in violence and attacks by armed groups.

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