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UNHCR gravely concerned by intensified hostilities in Al Mokha affecting Yemeni civilians

UNHCR is deeply concerned about the plight of thousands of Yemeni civilians fleeing or caught up in heavy confrontations between the warring parties in the Red Sea districts of Al Mokha and Dhubab in Taizz governorate.

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Edited transcript of video statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

“There is very little that one can say – these ruins speak for themselves. When you see children’s clothes hanging out of windows, kitchens cut in half by shells and rockets, the real lives of people interrupted by war as it was happening, I think...

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UNHCR Alarmed at Impact of U.S. Refugee Program Suspension

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi is deeply worried by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees around the world who are in the process of being resettled to the United States.

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More people in UK to receive help to stay warm in their homes thanks to new energy reforms

Homes across the UK will get extra support to keep warm during the colder months thanks to reforms published on 30 January. Changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will make sure energy companies provide necessary support to people struggling...

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