refugees

UN refugee commissioner assesses situation in DRC

Published on: August 27, 2025
10:05

Kinshasa, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a mission to assess the humanitarian situation existing today in the east of the country.

Uganda already hosts nearly two million refugees

Published on: August 5, 2025
12:23

Kampala, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The armed conflicts in countries such as Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have already displaced nearly two million refugees to Uganda, local media reported.

Switzerland criticizes attitude of Ukrainian refugees

Published on: July 22, 2025
12:23

Bern, July 22 (Prensa Latina) Swiss authorities denounce demanding and uncooperative behavior from some Ukrainian refugees, according to the Tages-Anzeiger newspaper.

Half a million Syrian refugees return to their country

Published on: June 10, 2025
08:38

Damascus, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities announced that more than 425,000 refugees who were in neighboring territories have returned to the country since December 8, 2024, when Bashar al-Assad's government was overthrown.

Almost 400,000 Syrian refugees returned to their country

Published on: April 7, 2025
12:17

Damascus, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Monday that at least 372,000 displaced Syrians returned to their country from neighboring countries.

UNHCR calls for global support for Syrian refugees returning home

Published on: January 28, 2025
09:55

Damascus, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, called on the international community to implement bold and decisive measures to help displaced Syrians return home.

Lebanese president stresses rapid return of Syrian refugees

Published on: January 24, 2025
00:30

Beirut, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) President Joseph Aoun stressed Lebanon's desire for a rapid return of Syrian refugees to their land. Upon meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi at Baabda Palace on Thursday, the Lebanese head of State urged the international community to provide financial and humanitarian support.

About 200,000 Syrian refugees return home

Published on: January 20, 2025
11:45

Damascus, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) At least 195,000 Syrian refugees have returned home from December 8, 2024, the date of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, to January 16, 2025, the United Nations (UN), quoted by press media in this capital, reported on Monday.

Cuba demands respect for ceasefire in Gaza

Published on: January 16, 2025
17:00

Havana, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez demanded respect for the ceasefire agreed upon in Gaza, and advocated for the establishment of the State of Palestine, on Thursday.

Afghanistan and Pakistan to discuss Afghan refugee situation

Published on: January 15, 2025
09:28

Kabul, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan announced today its plans to hold a meeting with Pakistan to address the situation of Afghan refugees in that country.

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