UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has expressed concern over Pakistan’s intention to forcibly return Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration cards.

Funding for refugees in Uganda will run out next month, UN warns reut.rs/3UdLB50

We are urgently seeking funding to protect over 1.4 million people who have returned or been forced to return to Afghanistan so far this year, including over 1 million from Iran.

At @unhcr.org we know the awesome power of sports — allowing those who have lost so much the opportunity to play, heal and dream. Khaman, a refugee from South Sudan, is a shining example — with hope, determination and the right opportunity, anything is possible. @nba.com @sunsphx.bsky.social

Some two million Syrian refugees and internally displaced people have returned home since last year, per @unhcr.org. But support is urgently needed to ensure that these returns are sustainable, safe + propitious. apnews.com/article/unhc...

The latest from @unhcr.org – the number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution worldwide is untenably high, as funding for humanitarian assistance disappears. apnews.com/article/unhc...

🚨 UNHCR is raising the alarm over the deepening humanitarian emergency in eastern Chad. The number of Sudanese refugees has more than tripled in just over two years of deadly conflict.

How many times can a family flee before there's nowhere left to run? 165,000+ people have fled rising violence in South Sudan, seeking safety both within the country and across borders, deepening an already dire humanitarian situation across the region. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

Extreme desperation may have led to 400 Rohingya refugees dying at sea, UN agency says reut.rs/3HmlOnH

"The future is your time. You have the power to define it." Our congratulations to the @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social class of 2025 and to High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org on receiving an honorary doctorate from Georgetown. His commencement speech: bit.ly/3YNdrYw

After 14 years of conflict, half a million Syrians have made it back home to Syria. Not without challenges—but with hope. Their voluntary return is a reminder: with the right support, recovery is possible.

UNHCR is gravely concerned by the rapidly increasing number of Sudanese refugees crossing into eastern Chad. Nearly 20,000 people – mostly exhausted and traumatized women and children – have arrived in the past two weeks alone.

In a region racked by war and displacement, South Sudan is on the brink. Current figures from @unhcr.org included below. edition.cnn.com/2025/05/03/a...

More than 3.4 million Afghans have returned or been deported from Iran and Pakistan since 2023. Over 250,000 Afghans returned in adverse circumstances in the past month alone. UNHCR stresses: returns must be voluntary, safe and dignified.

Statement from @unhcr.org, where we join the world in mourning the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis – a truly tireless advocate for the rights and dignity of refugees and the forcibly displaced worldwide. May his legacy be an inspiration. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

Per @filippograndi.unhcr.org: The Sudanese are besieged on all sides... And they face indifference from the outside world, which for the past two years has shown scant interest in bringing peace to #Sudan or relief to its neighbors. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

Today marks two years of brutal civil war in #Sudan – a conflict that has displaced millions and resulted in famine, the spread of deadly disease & a tremendous loss of life. Most recently – violent attacks on camps for the displaced in Darfur. apnews.com/article/suda...

An important new resource from @unhcr.org for those considering returning home to Syria: syriaishome.org/en/

How does UNHCR keep people safe? We protect families fleeing war and persecution—ensuring legal safeguards, preventing exploitation and helping them stay safe until they can go home. UNHCR is here to protect. Will you help? bit.ly/4lowYIm

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A deadly earthquake – in the middle of a conflict zone. The central and NW parts of Myanmar, where the earthquake struck, host more than 1.68 million people who have been forcibly displaced by ongoing violence. @unhcr.org teams are already providing essential support.

Warning signs are flashing red in South Sudan. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Per @unhcr.org High Commissioner: This is not just a funding shortfall – it is a crisis of responsibility. The cost of inaction will be measured in suffering, instability and lost futures.

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini returns to Syria after 10 years, reuniting with family and witnessing the struggle of returnees rebuilding their lives. 🧵1/3

After three years of war, people in #Ukraine are still being forced to flee their homes. Incessant aerial attacks are continuing to kill, injure and displace Ukrainians every day. www.unhcr.org/news/stories...

Three years on, the war in #Ukraine has exacted an appalling human toll. More than 10 million everyday Ukrainians have fled bombs, atrocities and mass destruction. At @unhcr.org, we remain committed and on the ground, working to deliver truly life-saving aid to those in need.

Children in #DRC are facing an unprecedented catastrophe – beyond the wanton violence, they are being targeted for summary executions, sexual violence, recruitment and abduction, per UN experts. Words fail to express the gravity of the absolutely hellish situation. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Three years of war in Ukraine: People need aid now. 🧵

Refugees are now arriving in Burundi – exhausted, traumatized, and often separated from their families - amid spiraling violence in #DRC. @unhcr.org is on the ground providing lifesaving assistance, but there is urgent need for resources to meet growing needs. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

Nearly 26 million people in Sudan and neighboring countries urgently need humanitarian aid. The brutal conflict has forced millions to flee, leaving them in desperate need of support. @unhcr.org & @unocha.org appeal for $6B to provide life-saving assistance this year. www.unhcr.ca/news/un-urge...

An absolute nightmare situation in eastern DRC. Extreme violence has destroyed 70,000 emergency shelters, leaving some 350,000 internally displaced people once again without roofs over their heads. They are in desperate need of support. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

More than 54,000 people have fled their homes, and an estimated 80 people died in a matter of days, in a remote corner of northeast Colombia as two rebel groups battle for territory. Analysts, diplomats and Colombia's president say Venezuela helps fuel the violence.

🚨 Escalating Crisis in DR Congo. Over half a million people have been displaced in 2025 due to ongoing violence. IDP sites hosting internally displaced people, including children have been destroyed. Urgent action is needed.

After years of displacement, Syrians are beginning to return home. Their hopes are high, but challenges remain. Rebuilding lives and communities requires lasting support. UNHCR will be there. bit.ly/3PStfnW

After nearly three years of war in #Ukraine, people are still being forced – daily – to leave behind the only homes they've ever known. Latest situation update from @unhcr.org below. www.bbc.com/news/article... data.unhcr.org/en/documents...

Developing displacement situation in #Colombia – both internally and, on a more limited scale, cross border into #Venezuela – on a scale not seen in the recent past. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Which living person does @benstiller.redhour.com most admire? @unhcr.org chief Filippo Grandi, of course. www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...

A quick primer on what is happening in #Mozambique — where an Islamic insurgency, post-election violence and the aftermath of deadly Cyclone Chino now collide. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/w...

Latest @unhcr.org regional update on the #Syria situation — with info on returns, humanitarian access and evolving security situation. reporting.unhcr.org/syria-situat...

Straightforward – and deeply sobering – #Sudan summary following the Biden administration's recent #genocide declaration. 11.5M+ displaced — 8.7M internally and 3.3M+ to neighboring countries. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/w...

Developing situation to note — post-election unrest in #Mozambique has forced thousands of people to flee their homes, with some seeking safety cross border in Malawi and Eswatini. @unhcr.org is responding, but needs far outstrip resources. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

The kind of stuff that makes you proud to be American.

UPDATE: In < 3 weeks, 80,000+ (!) people have sought safety in South Sudan – more than 3x the average number of daily arrivals compared to previous weeks. Majority are women + children with critical needs, arriving through remote + hard-to-reach border crossings. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

Absolutely essential watch — and reminder of the sheer horror Syrians have endured for so long. Crucial context for conversations about the future of #Syria and those who call it home — or hope to once more. From @60minutes.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/video/hope-i...

Latest from @unhcr.org, including updated position on refugee returns to #Syria. TLDR: Recent developments have not changed the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. Syrians inside and outside the country still require protection and support. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

From @crisisgroup.org on Somalia — where climate change, conflict, terrorism, forced displacement and instability collide — with impacts on our global security. www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...

Latest #Syria situation update from @unhcr.org: reporting.unhcr.org/syria-situat...

With active conflict in White Nile State #Sudan, some 40,000 people have fled to South Sudan in the past week (!) — including ~20,000 Sudanese refugees arriving from villages in border areas as well as South Sudanese returnees. Latest update from @unhcr.org: reporting.unhcr.org/sudan-situat...

“Millions of Syrian refugees who remain outside are trying to understand what the rapidly changing situation means for them.” 📣 UNHCR’s Shabia Mantoo on the situation in Syria.