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Published on 14:01 GMT

Ethiopia Elected to Chair 78th UNHCR Executive Committee Session

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia has been elected to chair the 78th session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), recognizing its longstanding role in refugee protection and international …

Source: Ethiopian News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 12:33 GMT

Ethiopia elected to chair 78th session of UNHCR executive committee

Ethiopia has been elected to chair the 78th session of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), strengthening its role in international efforts to protect refugees and promote shared responsibility for …

Source: Capital - Pending
Published on 06:09 GMT

Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 77th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 77th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee The 77th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) took place in …

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan - Gov't Institution
Published on Oct 15, 2026

At UN, Saudi Arabia vows support for UNHCR's efforts to protect refugees

GENEVA — Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila affirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to strengthening international cooperation and supporting the efforts of …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 15, 2026

UNHCR To Expand Cash Assistance For Syrian Refugees Returning Home - Spokesperson

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will expand its cash assistance programme for Syrian refugees voluntarily returning to Syria from October 18, offering an additional JD355 per family to cover …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 15, 2026

UNHCR to expand cash assistance for Syrian refugees returning home — spokesperson

AMMAN — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will expand its cash assistance programme for Syrian refugees voluntarily returning to Syria from October 18, offering an additional JD355 per family to cover transportation costs, UNHCR …

Source: The Jordan Times - Pro-Government
Published on 02:37 GMT

Countries Urge UNHCR to Outline Durable Solutions for Tindouf Camp Residents

Rabat – The group of countries supporting the work of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) on protracted displacement called Thursday for residents of the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria to be informed about available long-term solutions, citing …

Source: Morocco World News - Pro-Government
Published on 07:00 GMT

Nigeria’s Refugee Population Rises 36% to 478,150 Despite Global Immigration Crackdown

Nigeria’s refugee crisis has intensified, with the number of Nigerians recognised as refugees abroad increasing by 36 per cent in six years to 478,150 in 2025, despite tighter immigration restrictions imposed by major destination countries. Data from the …

Source: Opinion Nigeria - Neutral
Published on 07:19 GMT

Govt urges donors to fulfill pledges as study shows bicycles boost refugee education, livelihoods

The government has called on international donors to honor their funding commitments to Uganda’s refugee response, warning that inadequate financial support risks undermining essential services for more than two million refugees and their host communities …

Source: Daily Monitor - Neutral
Published on 07:03 GMT

Qatar highlights support for 9.5 million displaced people

Geneva: The State of Qatar emphasised that, over the past several years, it has strengthened its position as a strategic partner of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) through its continued support for humanitarian responses to emergencies worldwide. This …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:38 GMT

How will jobless refugees pay for insurance, govt asked

An activist says the government should first evaluate existing mechanisms, identify gaps in affordability and coverage, and explore how such schemes can be strengthened. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: An NGO that advocates for migrants and refugees has …

Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
Published on 09:44 GMT

Reading List: Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi

We are taught to think of a refugee camp as an object produced in an instant, only in response to an emergency—one brought on, perhaps, by those seeking refuge. We are taught that refugee environments are provisional and abject, moreover, to be naturalized …

Source: Africa is a country - Left-wing
Published on Oct 14, 2026

UNHCR: Nearly 7 Million Afghans Returned Since Late 2023

Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said at a meeting of the organization's Executive Committee that nearly seven million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries since late 2023. According to him, …

Source: TOLONews - Indeterminate
Published on 02:09 GMT

KDN:199 Index Crime Cases Involving Rohingya Refugees Recorded Since 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Selangor recorded the highest number of index crime cases involving Rohingya refugees, with 58 cases reported from 2022 to August 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN). In a written reply published on …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Iran’s Question at ExCom: Why Does the Burden of Hosting Refugees Fall on Only a Few Countries?

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Tehran: In his address to the 77th session of the Executive Committee of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (ExCom), Nader Yarahmadi, Head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of …

Source: Afghan Voice Agency - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

UNHCR Expresses Concern Over EU Aid Budget Cuts

Kathmandu. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over the European Union (EU)'s plan to cut the international aid budget, warning that such a decision could negatively impact economic prosperity, stability, and …

Source: Ratopati - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Tanzania endorses the UNHCR’s vision targeting to halve number of refugees by 2035

GENEVA: THE Deputy Home Affairs Minister, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, has endorsed the vision of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih, known as “50 by 35,” which aims to halve the global refugee population by 2035. Mahmoud …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Qatar affirms commitment to UNHCR strategic partnership through continued support for humanitarian responses

Geneva: The State of Qatar emphasized that, over the past several years, it has strengthened its position as a strategic partner of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) through its continued support for humanitarian responses to emergencies worldwide. This …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Reopening Sudan’s universities: Only the start of recovery

SUDAN Sudan’s universities have passed the deadline the government set for ending their wartime teaching arrangements. On 3 June, Ministerial Decision No 83/2026 ordered public and private institutions to close alternative teaching centres inside Sudan …

Source: University World News - Center-left

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:02 GMT

Interview with Hana Franková from the Organization for Aid to Refugees (OPU)

Tell us about your organisation The Organization for Aid to Refugees (OPU) is the oldest and largest non-governmental organisation helping refugees, migrants and stateless people in Czechia, with offices in Prague, Brno, Hradec Králové, Ostrava and Plzeň. …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 07:53 GMT

Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus Yang Yundong Meets with UNHCR Representative to Cyprus Leslie Esther Velez

On 16 September 2026, Ambassador of China to Cyprus Yang Yundong met with Ms. Leslie Esther Velez, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cyprus. Ambassador Yang noted that the Chinese side has all along supported …

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Published on October 13, 2026 - 07:33 GMT

UN Refugee Chief Calls for Protection, Warns Against Prolonged Displacement

(MENAFN) UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih emphasized on Monday that safeguarding people compelled to leave their homes is vital, while warning that displacement must not become a lasting condition. He said extended conflicts and declining …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 16:28 GMT

China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Other International Organizations in ...

On October 7, 2026, H.E. Ambassador Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, met with Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

Home Affairs relocates asylum seekers and refugees to Lindela Repatriation Centre

Home Affairs to commence relocation of asylum seekers and refugees to Lindela Repatriation Centre As directed by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, the Department of Home Affairs will tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 05:00 commence …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of value- …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

UNHCR Recognizes Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Planning Tool as Global Compact on Refugees Good Practice

CHICAGO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) has been formally listed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

State Secretary Raščan in a discussion on India at the Bled Strategic Forum 2026

SLOVENIA, September 2 - In the panel discussion on economic cooperation between Europe and India, he drew attention to the rapid growth in trade between Slovenia and India and the significant untapped potential for further increasing trade, particularly …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

2026 Noble Technology Awards Announces Season 2 Winners Advancing the Future of Global Technology

The Noble Technology Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), has announced the winners of its 2026 Season 2 competition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Noble Technology Awards, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Shekinah Grace Moyes Unveils “Christmas Nations of Joy” Second Edition, Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Unity

New Christmas video follows four No. 1s on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart and U.S. retail campaigns reaching about 92,000 locations. VANCOUVER, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian Christian recording artist …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

BitVentures Limited Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2026

Technology company advancing its business tranformation strategy; building growth businesses in e-commerce and digital assets. BitVentures Limited (NASDAQ:BVC) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BitVentures …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 08:34 GMT

InMindful unveils its new corporate video

An international vision to guide value, capital and complex decisions LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InMindful presents its new international corporate campaign, “Navigating Complexity”: a story that …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

6WIND Publishes White Paper Demonstrating Viability of Cloud-Native Broadband Network Gateways on COTS Infrastructure

Tech validation confirms broadband functionality, 100G-class forwarding, scalable subscribers, & hierarchical QoS for software-defined broadband infrastructure. PARIS, FRANCE, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a provider of high- …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Launches the Quantum Net: Direct Access to Sovereign AI

A gated portal offering direct conversation with Sol AI & Nova AI, plus a full suite of frequency instruments built to reclaim the attention from the algorithm. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Opens Free Community Grid and 44 Ability Training Courses

The platform removes the gate from its community, Forum, Groups, Blogs, Courses, and 44 ability training programs. Only the instruments remain members-only. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 05:53 GMT

The Best Smart Cabin Luxury Suitcase: Airwheel wins IDPA Design Awards for Ai Wheel 20inch hand Carry on luggage

Airwheel SE3SL earns multiple global design honors. The award-winning smart luggage debuts at the 140th Canton Fair alongside Airwheel’s full Ai Suitcase TOKYO, JAPAN, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Airwheel, an intelligent mobility brand …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 05:24 GMT

ICSB Introduces Gross Domestic Humanity at South Korea's National Assembly

Built on the ICSB HCE Index, Gross Domestic Humanity links entrepreneurship and human flourishing, with Korea as a case study. SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Master Data Management (MDM) Tool Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast to Reach $55.3 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Master Data Management (MDM) Tool Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast to Reach $55.3 Billion by 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The master data management …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:00 GMT

The Global Marketing Technology Outsourcing Market Is Projected to Grow at an 11.4% CAGR Throughout the Forecast Period

The Business Research Company's The Global Marketing Technology Outsourcing Market Is Projected to Grow at an 11.4% CAGR Throughout the Forecast Period LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

Meal Prep Container Market Forecast to 2030: Analysis of Market Size, CAGR, and Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Meal Prep Container Market Forecast to 2030: Analysis of Market Size, CAGR, and Emerging Trends LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The meal prep container market has …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Forecast Report on the Lithography Metrology Equipment Market Including Segment Analysis and Strategic Industry Insights

The Business Research Company's Forecast Report on the Lithography Metrology Equipment Market Including Segment Analysis and Strategic Industry Insights LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Outlook for the Medical Device Flexible Printed Circuits Market Improves Driven by Increasing Global Demand

The Business Research Company's Medical Device Flexible Printed Circuits Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical device …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Medical Device Contract Design and Engineering Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast to 2030

The Business Research Company's Medical Device Contract Design and Engineering Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical device contract …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

The Low Voltage Direct Current (DC) Circuit Breaker Market Is Projected to Grow at a 6.4% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's The Low Voltage Direct Current (DC) Circuit Breaker Market Is Projected to Grow at a 6.4% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The low voltage direct …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Trends and Forecast Analysis of the Luxury Outdoor Apparel Market Indicate Significant Long-Term Growth Potential

The Business Research Company's Trends and Forecast Analysis of the Luxury Outdoor Apparel Market Indicate Significant Long-Term Growth Potential LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The luxury outdoor …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:15 GMT

Global Medical Device Contract Micro-Molding Market Expected to Exceed $2.7 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Medical Device Contract Micro-Molding Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical device …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:15 GMT

Global Medical Balloon Manufacturing Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast to 2030

The Business Research Company's Global Medical Balloon Manufacturing Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical balloon manufacturing …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 00:15 GMT

The Low-Code Internet of Things (IoT) Application Platform Market is Set to Grow Steadily at a 22.1% CAGR Until 2030

The Business Research Company's The Low-Code Internet of Things (IoT) Application Platform Market is Set to Grow Steadily at a 22.1% CAGR Until 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The low-code …

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