Trump Administration Weighs Cutting UN Refugee Agency Ties
#Trump #UNHCRThe Trump administration considered cutting ties with UNHCR, sparking urgent lobbying by diplomats and aid groups. A dispute over a deputy high commissioner appointment drove the decision. Withdrawing would threaten the agency's funding and the global refugee system amid record displacement. read more
Cyprus disputes UN accusations of migrant pushbacks in Mediterranean
#Cyprus #UNHCRThe UN refugee agency accuses Cyprus of pushing back migrant boats, while Cyprus denies the claims. A recent clash unfolded after Cypriot authorities rescued survivors and bodies from a sunken boat. The government insists it does not engage in pushbacks. read more
#ForcedDisplacement #UNHCR
Wars have led to a record high of 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally, set to increase to 120 million soon, according to the UN. Major conflicts like in Gaza and Sudan contribute to the crisis, with no clear end in sight. read more