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UNHCR’s Statement on a Report Published by Human Rights Watch

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes note of the report published this week by Human Rights Watch on the repatriation programme for Somali refugees living in Dadaab, and shares some of the concerns raised by the organisation.

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Refugee resettlement - Civil Liberties MEPs in Lebanon

A 7-strong delegation of Civil Liberties Committee MEPs will be in Lebanon this week to look into the situation of refugees and resettlement. MEPs will visit refugee camps and meet UNHCR, UNICEF, UNRWA, international NGOs and the International...

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World leaders at UN summit adopt 'bold' plan to enhance protections for refugees and migrants

Greek volunteer life-guards help a young child out of a boat that reached the shores of Lesbos, having...

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Refugees chief meets Pope Francis to discuss global displacement crisis

Pope Francis discussed the plight of millions of forcibly displaced people around the world with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Thursday, during a private audience in Vatican City.

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