UNHCR evacuates refugees out of Libya to Niger
Amidst ongoing clashes in Tripoli, the UN refugee agency UNHCR moved 131 refugees out of Libya to its Emergency Transit Mechanism in Niger, where the refugees will receive humanitarian assistance.
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Maridive 601 docks in Tunisia after 18-day ordeal
75 migrants who were allowed to disembark in Tunisia after nearly three weeks on board the commercial ship Maridive 601 are being helped to return to their countries of origin. The migrants from Bangladesh, Egypt, Morocco and Sudan were rescued on May 31 off the coast of Libya but were only permitted to land in Tunisia on Tuesday.
'It is possible' - an interview with UNHCR's Grandi on World Refugee Day
After more than three decades of refugee and humanitarian work around the world, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi seems more determined than ever to help forcibly displaced people. On World Refugee Day, InfoMigrants spoke to the UNHCR chief about the most emotional moments of his career, how to tackle the root causes of migration and what UNHCR is doing to help vulnerable refugees.
Germany: Refugee numbers in context
Germany has one of the highest numbers of refugees of any country worldwide, according to the UNHCR. But relative to the size of its population and economy, the figures for Germany tell a somewhat different story.
New UNHCR data: Over 70 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
For the first time in history, over 70 million people worldwide have been displaced, according to a report just released by the UN refugee agency. Where do these people come from – and where are they going? We summed up all you need to know about the latest UNHCR report.
Refugee numbers worldwide hit record high: UN
For the first time ever, the number of displaced people reached 70.8 million at the end of 2018, according to the UNHCR. The agency's chief warned against a hostile climate for refugees, but Germany came in for praise.
Is Egypt using Syrian refugees as a bargaining chip with Europe?
For Syrian refugees in Egypt, crackdowns from the state and racism in society are a part of everyday life. A migration expert spoke to DW about conditions in the country, and how the EU shares some of the blame.
Dozens of events in Italy planned for World Refugee Day
The UN Refugee agency UNHCR is promoting dozens of initiatives across Italy for World Refugee Day on June 20. The goal is to share refugees' stories through art, music and gastronomy.
Theater helps refugees recover their identity
The play "Io ero io" (I was me) tackles trauma and identity. It was inspired by the experiences of 15 refugees. "I was me" was created through a theater project in Milan, Italy, which brought together refugees, playwrights, directors, and actors.
Thousands affected by flooding in Libya, UNHCR says
More than 2,500 people have fled their homes in southwest Libya following devastating floods caused by heavy rains that began in late May, according to the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR. Four people have died in the flooding.
'Libya detention camps must be closed', EU says
The European Commission has reiterated that its position on migrant detention centers in Libya has remained unchanged and that the facilities must be closed.
Greek and migrant students awarded in national contest
Recently in Greece over 2000 students, from Greek and migrant backgrounds, participated in a competition to express their thoughts on the meaning of home. Over 100 students won prizes in the contest, which was meant to help improve attitudes towards refugees in the country.