UN Refugee Chief urges Security Council to address global displacement

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UN Refugee Chief Barham Salih has called on the United Nations Security Council to address the root causes of global displacement by ending conflicts, warning that over 117 million people have been forced from their homes. In his first address to the Council, Salih emphasized that while humanitarian agencies like UNHCR manage the consequences of war, the responsibility for establishing peace lies with the Security Council.

Salih highlighted several critical crises, including the war in Sudan, which has created the world’s largest displacement crisis with 12 million people affected, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He also noted generational displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria, serving those from Western Sahara.

The appeal comes amid a significant decline in international support. Reports indicate that global humanitarian funding dropped by 30% between 2022 and 2025, falling from $47.5 billion to $33.3 billion. Additionally, the United States has advocated for reforms to the global asylum system to prevent exploitation by economic migrants and ensure a more dignified return for refugees.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The United States is calling for reforms to the global asylum system to prevent economic migrants from exploiting it. www.tn23.tv
[● 5 SOURCES] Generations of refugees from Western Sahara are living in camps near Tindouf, Algeria. internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · triblive.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 5 SOURCES] The war in Sudan has created the world’s largest displacement crisis, affecting 12 million people. internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · triblive.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 5 SOURCES] More than 117 million people have been forced to flee their homes globally. internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · triblive.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Global humanitarian funding fell by 30% between 2022 and 2025, dropping from $47.5 billion to $33.3 billion. www.globaldiasporanews.com · ipsnoticias.net
[● 5 SOURCES] UN Refugee Chief Barham Salih urged the Security Council to use its responsibility to facilitate peace. internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · triblive.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk