United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Coverage of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Nexus archive.
- UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
UN officials Barham Salih and Alexander De Croo urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability exacerbated by crises like refugee returns, poverty, and a Taliban government restricting women's rights. The country faces compounding challenges including climate change, aid cuts, and international isolation.
- UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.
- Revealed: The secret deal to keep a 'temporary' migrant camp open... until 2030
A migrant camp initially intended to be temporary will remain open until 2030 due to a secret deal. The deal's details and implications are being revealed. This extension raises questions about immigration policies and their long-term effects.
- US House rejects constraint on Trump action in Iran, one day after Senate
The U.S. House rejected a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. The 212-212 vote followed a similar Senate rejection, with some Republicans and Democrats crossing party lines. The war, starting February 28, has cost $29 billion and displaced millions.
- Syrian refugee is guilty of raping and sexually assaulting woman, 19, in locked beachside toilet after offering her ride home on hired bike
A Syrian refugee has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a locked beachside toilet after offering her a ride home on a hired bike. The incident occurred after the refugee offered to help the victim. The victim was attacked in a beachside toilet.
- US House rejects constraint on Trump action in Iran, one day after Senate
The U.S. House rejected a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, with a 212-212 vote. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, faced bipartisan support but failed, following a similar Senate rejection. The conflict, starting February 28, has resulted in over a dozen U.S. military deaths, thousands of civilian casualties, and millions displaced, according to third-party monitors.
- Man and woman are arrested after legal advisers told asylum seekers to pretend to be gay if they wanted to stay in the country
A man and a woman have been arrested for advising asylum seekers to pretend to be gay in order to stay in the country. The legal advisers provided false guidance to individuals seeking asylum. This incident raises concerns about the integrity of the asylum process.
- Young woman, 20, allegedly raped by Syrian refugee in beach toilet breaks down in tears when recalling how she 'froze' and 'whimpered like a puppy' while he 'carried on attacking her'
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a Syrian refugee in a beach toilet. The woman broke down in tears while recalling the incident, stating she froze and whimpered during the attack. The incident has sparked an investigation.
- Syrian refugee raped woman, 19, in beach promenade toilet after giving her a lift on his e-bike because she was lost, court hears
A Syrian refugee allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman in a beach promenade toilet after giving her a lift on his e-bike. The incident occurred because the woman was lost. The case is being heard in court.