World news about “UNHCR” published by euronews.
Warning of refugee crisis in Mauritania Medical charity Doctors without Borders is warning that thousands of Malian refugees in a UN-run camp in neighbouring Mauritania are facing appalling… 12/04/2013
UN warns of widespread human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory The United Nations has warned that human rights violations are widespread in occupied Palestinian territory. Speaking at a meeting of the UN Human Rights… 18/03/2013
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie meets Syrian refugeesUNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie meets Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. REUTERS/UNHCR/Jason Tanner/Handout 13/09/2012
Refugees taking a risk on Europe Escaping unimaginable horror leaving families and loved ones behind in a desperate search for safety…There are an estimated 15 million refugees in the world… 27/06/2012
António Guterres: “we’re witnessing human suffering on an epic scale” For the fifth consecutive year the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has reached 42 million and aid is now at a critical level. Euronews met with… 19/06/2012
António Guterres: “we’re witnessing human suffering on an epic scale” For the fifth consecutive year the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has reached 42 million and aid is now at a critical level. Euronews met with… 19/06/2012
UN agency seeks to reward commitment to the cause of refugeesThe UNHCR, the United Nations’ agency dedicated to the plight of refugees worldwide is looking for candidates for its Nansen Refugee Award, which honours… 14/01/2013
Jordan: refugees being shot at as they leave SyriaJordan says it is continuing to see an increase in Syrian refugees crossing into its territory. Border officials say many people are being shot at by Syrian… 27/12/2012
Pakistan: Explosion near international buildings in PeshawarAn attack by a suicide bomber in a car in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar has killed five people and injured at least 19 others. The seriously… 03/09/2012
Syria refugee exodus grows as violence ragesOff the south coast of Italy, police have intercepted a fishing boat said to be carrying more than 120 Syrians seeking refuge from the violence in their… 10/08/2012
Millions of euros promised for Syrian refugee campsBritain and America say they have pledged millions of euros to help Syrian refugees. Washington’s commitment totals 50 million, while London will pay an… 07/08/2012
UNHCR: Mali humanitarian crisis ‘threatens whole region’The UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees has called on the international community to do more to solve the humanitarian crisis in Mali. Visiting neighbouring… 03/08/2012
UN monitors praised for Syria aid roleAs UN observers prepare to leave Syria following their failed peace mission, the EU’s crisis chief has defended their role in the delivery of vital aid, as… 02/08/2012
Racial violence on the rise in cash-strapped GreeceGreece’s financial crisis is exacerbating racial violence according to a report by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. It is sounding the alarm… 01/06/2012
