UNHCR Office Closure In Colombo Raises Concerns Over Future Support For Refugees

UNHCR Office Closure In Colombo Raises Concerns Over Future Support For Refugees

Rohingya refugees are holding placards during a protest in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 2, 2024. The potential termination of the UNHCR's operations in Sri Lanka could affect the refugees' ability to settle permanently, possibly jeopardizing their monthly allowances for food, housing, and other necessities. (Photo by Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto)

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