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- Renewed insecurity and rising displacement in South Sudan’s Jonglei put thousands at grave risk, UNHCR warns More information 🔽
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- How do refugee stories survive times of change? Join @MattSaltmarsh and Omer Elnaiem of @Refugees at @sxswlndn to discuss shrinking aid, its impact on refugees and UNHCR’s evolving storytelling in a fast-changing world. 4 June | 14:45–15:45 BST | Event:
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Some Happy News: UNHCR welcomes Thailand 🇹🇭 move to issue identification cards to refugees who have lived in temporary shelters for decades - UNHCR: Despite announced ceasefire, more people are forced to flee their homes in Lebanon Learn more:
- UNHCR: The Middle East crisis has generated far-reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains and the delivery of aid. Learn more:
- UNHCR: 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees For more information 🔽
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A refugee boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving 250 people missing. The tragedy underscores growing desperation among Rohingya refugees facing unsafe conditions, UN @Refugees agency says. soundcloud.com/unradio/clip-u… - UNHCR News reposted
@UNHCR_BGD and @IOMBangladesh are deeply saddened by reports that some 250 men, women and children are missing at sea after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea. Our joint statement 👇🏻
