Mosul offensive, Iraq: Debaga Camp - High Commissioner Filippo Grandi visits
1,842 views · Published 17 October 2016 · 1:47 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2016 · News & Politics
As the Mosul offensive started today in Iraq, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi visited Debaga Camp, one of five camps UNHCR have open and ready. The current camps will shelter 45,000 thousand but UNHCR could handle 120,000 people if we find sites for several other camps. Grandi said the key is to protect civilians during the fighting, which could displace up to a million people. “The protection of civilians is the most important element of this operation from our perspective. It will be indispensable for the future of Iraq, for a future in which the people of Iraq can live together and build a prosperous country." http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/latest/2016/10/5804d2f14/un-refugee-chief-says-protecting-mosul-civilians-key.html Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
