Headlines
  • After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
  • On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
  • At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
  • Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
  • The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
  • Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
  • To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
  • In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
  • Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.

Tag: UNHCR

January 17, 2019

Yazidi Doctor Dedicating Her Life to...

Two years ago, Dr. Nagham started an organization called “Hope Makers for Women which is helping women survivors of ISIL terror

January 8, 2019

UNHCR Provides Emergency Aid to Syrian...

In Lebanon, life is a daily struggle for more than a million Syrian refugees, who have little or no financial resources. Around 70 percent live below the poverty line. There are no formal refugee camps and, as a result, Syrians are scattered throughout more than 2,100 urban and rural communities and location

Saudi Woman Fleeing Home Avoids Deportation...

The 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, arrived to Thailand from Kuwait on Saturday and was detained by the Thai authorities at the airport in Bangkok and was slated for deportation to Kuwait. She was released to the UNHCR after an international outcry

January 7, 2019

Rahaf will not be forcibly sent...

The 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun fled from Kuwait during a family vacation and arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport Saturday night

December 28, 2018

Refugees in Rwanda

Burundian refugee Annick Iriwacu started a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) distribution business in the city that has been her home since she fled unrest at home in 2015

December 26, 2018

DRC: Displaced by Conflict

Even after civil war ended in 2003, the nation has continued to experience waves of fighting – especially in the eastern parts of the country

December 24, 2018

For Widad Alghamian Vienna Looks Like...

Widad’s family is among thousands of refugees making Vienna their home, and the city is helping to welcome them

December 19, 2018

Displaced People of Democratic Republic of...

Jacqueline managed to save her children from the violence that destroyed their home in eastern DRC. They sought refuge in North Kivu where thousands are struggling to start over. Jacqueline and other displaced joined an association to help each other

December 18, 2018

Refugee Crisis in South Sudan

Sexual and gender-based violence and child protection activities remain primary concerns, as 83% of refugees are women and children

Venezuelans Refugees in Brazil

The municipality of São Paulo has set up several Portuguese classes for refugees and migrants with educational material available online

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