refugees

Refugees, migrants face violence, abuse and death on routes across Africa, new data shows

Data from a new report by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, the UN migration agency IOM and the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) highlights the often under-reported perils facing vulnerable people on the move on dangerous land routes. Abuse along the route “Regardless of their status, migrants, refugees, seem to face serious human rights violations and abuse along the … Read moreRefugees, migrants face violence, abuse and death on routes across Africa, new data shows

Armenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh

“We call upon the international community to urgently support refugees and their hosts,” said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “International support is crucial to sustain this welcome and to enable us to respond to immediate needs and to also build upon the resilience of this population.” Following the escalation of hostilities at the … Read moreArmenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh

UNHCR increasingly concerned for refugees fleeing Karabakh region

Some 19,000 refugees have reportedly left the Karabakh Economic Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including many elderly people, women and children.   UNHCR Spokesperson Shabia Mantoo called on all sides to protect civilians and to fully respect international humanitarian refugee law allowing them safe passage. All parties must “refrain from actions that would cause displacement … Read moreUNHCR increasingly concerned for refugees fleeing Karabakh region

Ukraine refugees: Eager to work but need greater support |

Lives on Hold: Intentions and Perspectives of Refugees from Ukraine, is based on 4,800 responses from people who have fled the brutal war in their homeland and are now living in countries in Europe and beyond.  Seven months after the onset of the international armed conflict in Ukraine, refugees remain grateful for the warm reception … Read moreUkraine refugees: Eager to work but need greater support |

Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland ‘in a state of distress and anxiety’ |

“Poland remains the main country of arrival for refugees from Ukraine,” UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado told journalists at a regular press briefing in Geneva. And while the pace has slowed in comparison to early March – when over 100,000 people were arriving per day – May has continued to witness around 20,000 daily arrivals. Vulnerable refugees … Read moreUkrainian refugees arrive in Poland ‘in a state of distress and anxiety’ |

UK’s bid to export some refugees to Rwanda, ‘all wrong’, says UN refugee chief |

The development comes as senior judges in the UK ruled that the Government’s first flight taking asylum seekers to the African nation, could go ahead. A High Court judge refused a temporary injunction on Friday to halt the first flight, due to take place on Tuesday, and on Monday, according to news reports, the Court … Read moreUK’s bid to export some refugees to Rwanda, ‘all wrong’, says UN refugee chief |