Monday, June 22, 2026

UNHCR

March 3, 2026

UNHCR mobilises staff, resources to combat displacements as Middle East crisis escalates

‎The UNHCR noted that it was closely monitoring the situation in Iran where it maintained presence over four decades ago.

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
February 16, 2026

Amnesty International cautions Egypt over aggressive refugee deportations

The Egyptian government has intensified raids on refugees and asylum seekers since December 2025.

Refugees in Egypt [Credit:Wsj.coml]
January 26, 2026

Over 3,100 persons displaced by Boko Haram cleared for repatriation to Borno communities

The diplomat assured the refugees of their safe, dignified and voluntary return from Minawao Refugee Camps to Nigeria. 

IDPs
January 2, 2026

IDPs: Yobe government pledges to domesticate Kampala Convention

The Yobe government says it is ready to domesticate the Kampala Convention, which aims to protect and assist displaced persons in the country.

November 19, 2025

Ekiti 2026: ADC issues certificate of return to Bejide as governorship candidate

He stressed that he chose the ADC because it remained stable, unified, and service-driven.

certificate of return to Oluwadare Bejide
October 24, 2025

UN commends Nigeria for addressing plights of IDPs

The United Nations says Nigeria has risen to the challenge and taken action to realise the UN secretary-general’s Action Agenda on internal displacement worldwide

AFRICAN IDPS
September 16, 2025

NHRC urges commitment to action plan as Nigeria records 365,224 rights violations

Mr Ojukwu noted that the commission received 365,224 complaints of human rights violations in August.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 3, 2025

850,000 Syrians return home as UN refugee official seeks global support

“The international community cannot afford to be mere observers,” Ms Clements stated.

Syrians
July 29, 2025

FG hasn’t given up on rescuing Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu: NCTC-ONSA

Mr Laka said that security agents would not relent iuntil the the kidnapped girls were rescued.

Leah Sharibu
June 12, 2025

Over 123 million people displaced in 2024: UNHCR

The UN refugee agency’s latest report highlighted the sheer scale of the problem, noting “untenably high” displacements in the last year.

Refugees