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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Football Gives a 'Second Life' to Migrant Children in Mexico?

A football initiative in Mexico City aims to provide migrant and refugee children with opportunities for integration and safety through the sport.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: 76% of Sudanese Refugee Children in Chad Out of School - UNHCR

A report from the UNHCR reveals that over 76% of Sudanese refugee children in Chad are out of school due to the ongoing conflict.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN reports that war in Iran has displaced 3 million people from their homes

The ongoing conflict in Iran has resulted in the displacement of approximately 3.2 million people, with ongoing military actions likely to exacerbate humanitarian needs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

UN: 3.2 million internally displaced persons in Iran

The UN estimates that approximately 3.2 million Iranians have been internally displaced due to ongoing conflict in the region, leading to increased humanitarian needs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Up to 3.2 million displaced internally due to war outbreak

The UNHCR reports that approximately 3.2 million people have been internally displaced in Iran since the outbreak of war nearly two weeks ago.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran has more than 3 million displaced people since the war began, says UN

The UN reports that nearly 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced within the country due to ongoing conflict, with many fleeing from major cities to rural areas.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

UN: Up to 3.2 million internally displaced in Iran due to the war

The UN reports that between 600,000 and 1 million households have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, affecting up to 3.2 million individuals.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UN: Over three million people displaced internally in Iran since the conflict began

The UNHCR estimates that approximately 3.2 million people have been displaced internally in Iran since the onset of the conflict, and warns of a growing humanitarian crisis.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

UN: Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon after Israeli attacks

The UN Refugee Agency reports that nearly 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing Israeli military operations, with significant casualties including over 80 children.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

UN: An additional 100,000 displaced in Lebanon

The number of displaced persons in Lebanon has surged by over 100,000 within a day, according to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Over 100,000 new displaced persons due to war within a 24-hour period

Over 100,000 new displaced persons have been reported in Lebanon within 24 hours as a result of Israeli airstrikes, bringing the total number of displaced individuals to over 667,000 according to UNHCR.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

1,705 Nigerian refugees returned in 2026 โ€” Report

A report reveals that 1,705 Nigerian refugees returned home in January 2026, contributing to a total of 37,911 returns since 2019, while over 406,000 still remain in neighboring countries due to ongoing violence.

Mar 8 โ€ข 00:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned

Tanzania is forcibly evicting Burundian refugees from camps, prompting concern from the UN as refugees report violence and destruction of their homes.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
World

A new wave of refugees, thousands of families forced to flee. UN data is alarming

Escalating conflicts in the Middle East have led to significant internal displacements, with over 330,000 people forced to flee their homes, according to the UNHCR.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Russian strikes on energy sector have not caused mass departure of Ukrainians

The UNHCR reports that despite intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, there has not been a mass exodus of Ukrainians, although reasons for departure now include energy-related issues.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The UN Refugee Agency States That the War in the Middle East Represents a 'Major Humanitarian Crisis'

The UN Refugee Agency has declared that the ongoing war in the Middle East is a major humanitarian crisis requiring immediate action from all parties involved.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The UN Declares the Middle East Crisis a Major Humanitarian Catastrophe

The UNHCR has declared the ongoing crisis in the Middle East a major humanitarian catastrophe that requires urgent regional response.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UNHCR: The situation in the Middle East is a greater humanitarian crisis

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) declares the situation in the Middle East to be a significant humanitarian crisis, calling for immediate action.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UNHCR: Around 100,000 fled from Tehran in two days

Approximately 100,000 people fled Tehran as the United States and Israel began military operations against Iran, according to the UNHCR.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Migrants, Sweden now asks for a tough line: automatic expulsion for those who commit rapes

Sweden has proposed a stricter approach to handling migrants who commit sexual violence, advocating for automatic expulsion for offenders.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: 100,000 people fled Tehran in the first two days of war

A UNHCR report indicates that approximately 100,000 people left Tehran following a massive attack that resulted in significant casualties.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"My house has been demolished": the words of returnees from Tanzania [4/4]

Burundian returnees arriving from Tanzania express their struggles and hardships, as many face destruction of their homes and pressure during the repatriation process.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

100,000 people have left Tehran in the first two days of the war, the UN reports

Approximately 100,000 people have fled Tehran in the first two days following the US and Israeli attacks, according to UN estimates.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Concerns Raised About 'Coercive' Repatriation of Burundian Refugees From Tanzania

There are significant concerns regarding the coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania, many of whom fear political persecution upon returning home.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Western Central African Republic, a decade after the crisis: the Bouar hospital reborn

The Bouar hospital in the Central African Republic is undergoing a rebirth after years of significant challenges, aided by new medical equipment from the UNHCR.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Zelensky discussed the impact of Russian attacks with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

President Zelensky met with Barham Salih, the head of the UN refugee agency, to discuss the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system and the assistance needs of Ukrainians.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UN agency unveils $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven countries

The UN refugee agency has launched a $1.6 billion appeal to assist millions of refugees fleeing conflicts in seven countries, mainly due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 18, 2026

The UNHCR has launched a $1.6 billion appeal to aid refugees affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, targeting millions across seven neighboring countries.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan Crisis - UN Agency Launches $1.6 Billion Appeal to Support Refugees in Seven Countries

The UNHCR and 123 partners have launched a $1.6 billion appeal to assist millions of Sudanese refugees across seven neighboring countries as the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Sudan: Nearly six million refugees dependent on aid

According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, about 5.9 million refugees from Sudan will need assistance this year as they seek food, shelter, and safety in neighboring countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UN: Approximately 150,000 Afghans forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan in January

Around 150,000 Afghans have been forcibly returned to their country from Iran and Pakistan since January, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

UNHCR: The Refugee Convention Does Not Prevent Deportations of Rapists

Sweden's Migration Minister is pushing to change the application of the UN Refugee Convention to enable easier deportations of rapists, even those with refugee status.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Want to make it easier to deport rapists

The Swedish government plans to push for a change in UNHCR refugee regulations to ensure that rape leads to deportation, even for individuals with refugee status, amid concerns about foreign citizens convicted of serious sexual offenses not being deported.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UNHCR: Sorrow over the latest tragic incident off the coast of Chios

The UNHCR expresses deep sorrow over the recent tragic incident off the coast of Chios, where at least 15 people lost their lives and 24 others were injured, emphasizing the need for ongoing protection of human life at sea.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Swedish UN Refugee Agency Representative Resigns Due to Epstein Connections

Joanna Rubinstein, a representative of the Swedish UNHCR, resigns amid connections to Jeffrey Epstein, following a controversial email praising a visit to his Caribbean island.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Swedish Chairperson Resigns After Epstein Case

Joanna Rubinstein has resigned as chairperson for Sweden's UNHCR after being implicated in the Epstein case, confirmed by UNHCR's communications chief.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

UN agency praises Kenya's efforts to integrate refugees in Kakuma camp

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees applauded Kenya's integration initiatives during a visit to Kakuma refugee camp, calling it a model of inclusion and generosity.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:04 UTC

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