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Latest press releases and briefing notes

France. New beginning for reunited Congolese mother and daughters in Dijon

Pandemic threatens progress on refugee admissions through family, work, study permits

5 May 2021

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News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on US decision to increase refugee resettlement admissions

4 May 2021

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UNHCR applauds US decision to increase refugee resettlement

3 May 2021

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Burundi. Refugees return home

UN High Commissioner for Refugees urges more support for Burundians returning home

29 April 2021

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Kenya. Aerial view of Dadaab Refugee Camp

Joint statement by the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps Roadmap

29 April 2021

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At least 24 people people have died following the latest tragedy at sea.

UNHCR and IOM saddened by latest tragedy off Canary Islands

28 April 2021

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Jordan. Lebanese TV presenter visits Za'atari

Raya Abirached appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in the MENA Region

26 April 2021

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UNHCR, IOM: Latest Caribbean shipwreck tragedy underscores need for safe pathways

26 April 2021

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Mounting death toll in the Central Mediterranean calls for urgent action

23 April 2021

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Democratic Republic of Congo. High Commissioner visits CAR refugees

UNHCR's Grandi calls on the international community to stand with DR Congo

23 April 2021

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Data visualization reveals impacts of climate change on displacement

22 April 2021

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Cyprus. Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs' visit

UNHCR's Protection Chief visits Cyprus, addresses challenges in access to asylum

22 April 2021

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Malaysia. Vietnamese Boat People

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine