Peace is most durable solution to forced displacement: UN refugee chief
Summary
UN refugee chief Barham Salih told the Security Council that peace is the most durable solution to forced displacement. He urged member states to end conflicts, protect civilians, uphold asylum rules, and support refugee-hosting countries.
Key Points
- Barham Salih said peace is the most durable solution to forced displacement in his first briefing as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
- He warned that more than 117 million people have been forced to flee their homes amid conflict, violence, persecution and other threats.
- Salih urged the UN Security Council to help end conflicts, sustain peace processes and protect civilians.
- He called on states to preserve asylum and non-refoulement and support refugee-hosting and return countries.
