Iran war impact on civilians 'profound,' UNHCR chief tells Euronews
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- 30% (confidence: 95%)
- Summary
- The article reports on the humanitarian impact of the Iran war, citing UN refugee agency chief Barham Salih's statements about displaced populations in Lebanon and the need for peace. It also mentions French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's warning to Israel against military action in southern Lebanon.
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“The impact for civilians across the region is 'profound' and poses a 'terrible humanitarian challenge,' UN refugee agency chief Barham Salih told Euronews' morning show Europe Today.”
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“The Iran war is causing 'profound' impact on civilians in the region, the UN Refugee Agency chief Barham Salih told Euronews' flagship show Europe Today.”
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“The situation is 'very dire' and around '600,000 to a million households in Iran' have already been affected, with 'more than a million people' displaced in Lebanon, he added.”
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“Lebanon, where Israeli forces continue striking Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, already has the highest number of refugees per capita in the world.”
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“According to data from UNHCR, Lebanon hosts around 1.3 million Syrian refugees as well as smaller communities of Iraqi, Sudanese and other nationalities. Of those, only around 130,000 returned to Syria.”
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“Salih stressed that the movement is not 'voluntary.... they are returning under adverse conditions'.”
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“The conflict is now 'escalating' but for now 'most of the displacement is between the countries', said Salih. The UN doesn't see 'significant movements across borders'.”
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“French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Israel against a military operation in southern Lebanon.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify French Foreign Minister's warning to Israel.
“Israel announced it plans to take control of a part of southern Lebanon, reaching the Litani river, to establish a buffer zone against Hezbollah.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify Israel's buffer zone plans.