We are outraged and deeply saddened by the killing of two beloved members of the UNHCR family and extend our deepest sympathies to their families.
The protection of civilians is a must, in line with obligations under international humanitarian law.
https://t.co/tLyProntl3
🚨 A boat w/ 45 refugees & migrants capsized off Ta'iz, #Yemen last night due to strong winds and overloading. Only 4 survivors found. This highlights the perilous journeys between Yemen & Africa.
UNHCR & IOM are working w/ partners to assist survivors & address protection needs
🗣️ Tragic news: At least 49 lives lost. Over 140 still missing in the 3rd shipwreck since April in the Gulf of Aden.
This is just one of many dangers refugees & migrants face along this route. @Refugees & partners are trying to locate survivors to offer protection & assistance.
Tunisia: Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants stranded in desolate areas near the country's border must be brought to safety. Saving lives must be the priority.
@refugees and @UNmigration Joint Statement:
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https://t.co/FIvMWLfV1A
UN Refugee Agency sounds the alarm on horrific sexual violence faced by women and girls in Sudan - including rape, sexual assault, exploitation and physical violence. Children also at risk incl of recruitment into armed forces, forced labour, trafficking… https://t.co/QPTZrGyNFY
Farkli Yasam Rende sitesi arananlar. Isimler bagiriliyor. MYRA (MIRA), ordaysaniz, ismini bagirin. Tanidigi kimse yok. Turkce bilmiyor. Dunyanin dort bir yaninda calismis bir insani yardim calisani. Lutfen yardim edin.#TurkeyEarthquake#hatayyardimbekliyor
Increased numbers of people looking for safety or a better life are dying while crossing the notorious Darien Gap. @Refugees and UN Agencies urge States to work together & protect their rights, including the right to seek & be granted asylum https://t.co/A6lg0mdFZZ via @refugees
Se siguen sucediendo las tragedias en el mar.
En las últimas 2 semanas, más de 130 personas han perdido la vida en la peligrosa travesía hacia las Canarias.
ACNUR y @UNmigration siguen pidiendo establecer alternativas seguras y viables: https://t.co/XnltYkONB3
The risks of the West African route towards the Canaries is of great concern to UNHCR and IOM. We are calling on States to strengthen legal and safe pathways to provide credible alternatives to dangerous sea crossings.
@Dr_BoubacarS@cochetel@ACNURspain
https://t.co/1ds5RtTUmY
🚨 Press release: UNHCR and IOM condemn the return of migrants and refugees to Libya.
In the absence of predictable disembarkation mechanisms, maritime actors should not be obliged to return refugees and migrants to unsafe places.
https://t.co/yDky3nqeBS