One year of UNHCR evacuations from Libya
1,260 views · Published 23 November 2018 · 1:40 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
A year ago UNHCR began evacuating the most vulnerable refugees from detention centres in Libya, delivering them to safety in countries which are have offered temporary or permanent stays. Nearly 2,500 people have benefited from this emergency protection measure so far, like 23-year-old Abdul from Somalia whose painful personal journey has now inspired him to help others. 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 [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.
