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Migrant arrivals to Italy fall 30% in first half of 2026, UNHCR says
Nearly 2,800 migrants arrived in Italy by sea in June, marking a 10% decrease compared with the previous month, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Since the…
Risks multiply for Mediterranean-bound migrants, UN study shows
Migrants face grave dangers journeying through Africa to the Mediterranean, risking abuse.
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday said the number of people forcibly displaced stood at a record 117.3 million as of…
UNHCR warns Sudanese refugees may head to Europe if aid not provided
The United Nations refugee chief said on Friday that Sudanese refugees could be making their way to Europe if humanitarian aid was…
UNHCR chief Grandi says Palestinian spillover into Egypt’s Sinai would be disaster
MUNICH, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The U.N.'s High Commissioner for Refugees said on Friday that a spillover of refugees from Gaza's Rafah…
Israel-Hamas conflict puts global refugee resources at risk – UN official
TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The conflict between Israel and Hamas may jeopardize already limited humanitarian resources needed in other parts of…
UN refugee agency chief ‘extremely worried’ about funding
GENEVA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. refugee agency said on Monday that the organisation was facing one of…
UNHCR calls on governments not to return people to Sudan
GENEVA, May 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday called on governments to allow civilians fleeing Sudan into…
Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. refugee agency after more than 20 years
GENEVA (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) but…
U.N. refugee boss warns of ‘severe cuts’ without immediate new funding
GENEVA, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The U.N. refugee agency will have to make "severe cuts", increasing the hardships of those who have…