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UNHCR

American  

  1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

UNHCR British  

abbreviation

  1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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At least 41,696 arrived in Greece by sea in 2025, according to the UN's refugee agency UNHCR.

From BBC

Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UNHCR.

From Barron's

Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UNHCR.

From Barron's

Between March 4 and 18, about 26,600 Iranians crossed into Turkey, similar to or fewer than the usual number crossing the border, according to the United Nations’ refugee agency, UNHCR.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UNHCR's Jamal said "waves and waves" of people have been deported to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023.

From Barron's

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