UNHCR recommends profiling people based on their protection needs and not on their nationality. (UNHCR)

UNHCR issued eight recommendations to help ensure a sustainable refugee response in Greece.

UNHCR is working with the Hellenic Coast Guard to facilitate the deployment of experienced life guards and equipment to support rescue efforts at sea. (UNHCR)

UNHCR is deeply concerned at a new Hungarian law which foresees the mandatory detention of all asylum seekers, including many children, for the entire length of the asylum procedure.

UNHCR is calling on the Greek Government to continue easing pressure on Lesvos, Chios and Samos, by further shortening procedures for people eligible to move, and urgently improving conditions for those who continue to stay.

UNHCR has previously called for a review of the eligibility criteria and for the 75 percent protection rate threshold to be lowered, as this would allow for more people likely to be in need of international protection to be included.

UNHCR has deployed 120 emergency staff to Greece to support the government in its effort to address the continuing crisis. (UNHCR)

UNHCR expands its support to the temporary accommodation of new arrivals in Kalymnos and their registration in Kos

UNHCR evacuates hundreds of vulnerable refugees out of Libya to safety. Amid violent clashes and a deteriorating security situation in Tripoli, 149 vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers were evacuated to safety in Rome on 30 May. Many of the evacuees need medical treatment and are suffering from malnourishment. The group was moved from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s Gathering and Departure Facility (GDF), after surviving months in dire conditions inside detention centres in other parts of the city. The evacuation was carried out in collaboration with Libyan and Italian authorities.

UNHCR evacuated vulnerable refugees straight from Libya to Italy for the first time.