Switzerland suspends intake of vulnerable refugees Switzerland has temporarily suspended participation in a UN programme aimed at resettling vulnerable refugees, blaming incapacity as it faces an influx of people fleeing Ukraine, … World • 19 Dec 22
UN prepares for 200,000 refugees from Ethiopia conflict Rebels from Ethiopia's Tigray region fired rockets at the capital of neighbouring Amhara region, Amhara authorities said, raising concern that a conflict between the insurgents … World • 20 Nov 20
Irish aid worker's Covid-19 fears for Syrian refugees The Cork woman who is UNICEF's Deputy Representative in Jordan has warned that Covid-19 has caused "massive complications" to meeting the humanitarian needs of Syrian … Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20
Ireland agrees to migrant resettlement plan across EU Eight EU member states, including Ireland, have agreed to actively participate in a new "solidarity mechanism" to resettle migrants and refugees across the EU. Europe • 23 Jul 19
More than 70 million people flee war and persecution The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict has topped 70 million for the first time ever. World • 19 Jun 19
UN: Israel security should face justice for Gaza deaths United Nations investigators said Israeli security forces may have committed war crimes over the killing of 189 Palestinians and wounding of more than 6,100 at … World • 28 Feb 19
Facility offers alternative to dangerous sea crossings A new facility for refugees has opened in Tripoli, Libya, aiming to offer a safe alternative to detention while people await long-term solutions such as … News Lens • 07 Dec 18
More than 600 migrants rescued off Spanish coast More than 600 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean as they attempted to make the perilous crossing to Spain, the Spanish coastguard has said. World • 03 Sep 18
The displaced: In pictures and numbers A record 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places such as Myanmar and … News Lens • 20 Jun 18
Action needed to cut asylum waiting times - UNHCR The United Nations Refugee Agency has called for immediate action to cut Irish asylum application waiting times. Ireland • 25 Apr 18
UNHCR cuts East Med migrant prediction by 75% The UN refugee agency last night said it expects 248,000 refugees and migrants to arrive in Europe via the Eastern Mediterranean this year, far lower … News • 14 Jun 16
One 'stateless' child born every ten minutes A stateless child is born every ten minutes, the United Nations has said, warning that the problem has intensified as the conflict in Syria has … News • 03 Nov 15
3,419 die in Mediterranean trying to reach Europe The UNHCR has said governments must focus more on saving lives rather than keeping foreigners out after a record 3,419 people have died in the … News • 10 Dec 14
Kerry refuses to rule out use of troops in Syria US Secretary of State John Kerry said tonight that a resolution in Congress on the use of military force in Syria should not remove the … News • 03 Sep 13
Major influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan The pace of Syrian refugees arriving in Zaatri camp in northern Jordan has doubled, with 10,200 arriving in the past week. News • 28 Aug 12
