Iraq Assault Could Result In More Than One Million Civilians Fleeing
886 views · Published 17 October 2016 · 0:43 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2016 · News & Politics
3.3 million Iraqis have fled their homes in the last two and a half years. And an anticipated military offensive in Mosul could force an additional one million people to flee. Our Chief Filippo Grandi is now in Iraq bearing witness and assessing the situation. Read full story: http://www.unhcr.org/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.
