Regional Developments Despite indications of a fourth wave, many operations in MENA observed a constant or downward trend in COVID-19 infections among refugees and asylum-seekers during October,...
OVERVIEW Many migrants who have been affected by conflict and socioeconomic hardships and the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to embark on extremely perilous routes within and from...
Operational Updates In October WFP distributed 133,672 food rations that included 2.2 kg of rice, 2 kg of lentils, 750 g sugar, 920 g of fortified vegetable oil, 0.57 kg of dates and 0.8 kg of pasta...
ALGIERS – The European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting thousands of refugees living in five Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria with a US$4.6 million (€4 million) contribution to...
CS/14681 CONSEIL DE SÉCURITÉ 8890E SÉANCE – MATIN Le Conseil de sécurité a décidé ce matin, de proroger jusqu’au 31 octobre 2022 le mandat de la Mission des Nations Unies pour l’organisation d’un...
SC/14681 29 OCTOBER 2021 The Security Council today decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2022, emphasizing the...
On 29 October, the UN Security Council will vote on the UN mission in Western Sahara’s renewal. Following last year’s resumption of hostilities and the appointment of a new envoy, Council members...
As violent conflicts and humanitarian crises intensify globally, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), communities are paying the price in the absence of political settlements and...
Algiers – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warmly welcomed a contribution of € 400,000 (US$ 478,000) from the government of France (EU) to support Sahrawi refugee children in...
Dangerous journeys to the Canary Islands continue to cost lives as migratory movement on the route is driven by economic crisis, conflict and failed EU policies. More deaths, rescues and arrivals are...