Tokyo, Japan — AFP Any escalation of military activities will be “catastrophic” for people in the Gaza Strip, the UN high commissioner for refugees has said. More than 4,200 Palestinians have been killed across the Gaza Strip in relentless Israeli bombardments since October 7 when Palestinian resistance movement Hamas launche...
ISLAMABAD (AA) – The UN refugee agency has said that the extent of the damage caused by the earthquake in Afghanistan is devastating and sought support for the war-torn country. “As the needs of those affected continue to rise, UNHCR and partners are on the ground providing critical assistance and distributing relief items,” UNHCR said [&helli...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – The UN on Tuesday opposed a deadline set by Pakistan to evict over 1 million “illegal immigrants,” saying “the return must be voluntary and without any pressure.” “Any refugee return must be voluntary and without any pressure to ensure protection for those seeking safety,” Qaisar Kha...
ANKARA (AA) – More than 5.25 million people have been displaced by the ongoing fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, according to the United Nations. “Over 5.25 M people have been displaced within and outside Sudan since April when the conflict flared up,” said UN OCHA Sudan (Office […...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – The UK on Tuesday announced a new funding of £3 million ($3.7 million) for the Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. “I am pleased to announce a further UK contribution of £3,000,000 to UNHCR, which will help to ensure refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char are able to access healthcare, clean […]
Geneva, Switzerland – AFP The United Nations warned Tuesday that the political crisis in Niger and the sanctions imposed against the coup regime risk triggering “catastrophic” humanitarian effects. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said it had revised contingency planning for Niger since a military coup on July 26 toppled Preside...
