Geopolitics
New York, Mar 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Concerned about hampering the rights of displaced Iraqis seeking shelter in camps, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday urged the Government to set up clear procedures and special facilities for screening people that are separate from camps established to provide shelter and humanitarian aid. more
UN refugee agency seeks $13 million to protect for boat arrivals in Southeast Asia

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday announced that it is seeking $13 million to help with the needs of new boat arrivals to countries in Southeast Asia, where ...

UN refugee agency assists hundreds of Libyans rescued at sea

New York, Apr 29 (JEN): The heads of United Nations agencies with a stake in the current crisis in the Mediterranean Sea have pledged to working closely with the European Union (EU) followin ...

UN refugee agency says ‘over a million’ may already be displaced by eastern Ukraine violence

New York, Feb 7 (JEN) Nearly 1 million people may have now been displaced by the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with the recent upsurge in violence causing massive destruction of buildings and ...