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@GeorgeOkothObbo

UN Refugee Agency Assistant High Commissioner for Operations.

Geneva, Switzerland
unhcr.org
Joined October 2016
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  1. Retweeted
    Aug 28

    continues to support the recovery needs of 4800 people affected by the

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  2. Retweeted
    Aug 25

    Only 1% of refugees have the chance to go to university. So shortsighted. Will Ayan win the scholarship? Do read:

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  3. Retweeted
    Aug 28

    “Although refugees have vulnerabilities, they also have capabilities." -

    3 replies . 53 retweets 75 likes
  4. Retweeted
    Aug 29

    Violence in State, Myanmar, compels people to flee again. We appeal to Bangladesh to keep borders open.

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  5. Retweeted
    Aug 28

    Fears pushing people to flee in Central America follow them across borders. Criminal networks are regional. So must be protection responses.

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  6. Aug 26

    Displaced themselves eager 2 return but security, protection, food, shelter +other needs, all priorities of response, have 2 be assured.

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  7. Aug 26

    Hundreds of women, children & family survivors of the unspeakable atrocities are stranded in paltry conditions and are our priority.

    1 reply . 45 retweets 87 likes
  8. Aug 26

    Egregious violence across the Kasai provinces in displaced thousands. mounting its response along with sister UN agencies.

    5 replies . 79 retweets 77 likes
  9. Aug 25

    Wrap of visit to Lusenda camp in : A difficult context for the Burundian refugees yet important achievements in protection.

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  10. Aug 25

    Ending exile for the refugees like Jocelyn whose son, 9 months, was born in exile is the ultimate objective.

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  11. Aug 25

    Environmentally beneficial briquette-production by Burundian refugees in helps selves+local hosts. + resources needed 2 expand it.

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  12. Aug 24

    With Burundian refugees in Lusenda showing impressive resourcefulness in battling tough circumstances and determination to forge ahead.

    1 reply . 33 retweets 78 likes
  13. Jul 24

    This Tuesday I'll be live on Facebook with discussing the global refugee crisis. Join me: 🎥

    1 reply . 17 retweets 28 likes
  14. Jul 17

    After review today with Mahboub Maalim of our comprehensive solutions efforts for +2M Somali refugees + IDPS in the Horn.

    1 reply . 31 retweets 53 likes
  15. Jul 17

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  16. Mar 15

    Angelina Jolie: 14 years after Sergio Viera de Mello's death, there remains even a stronger imperative to stay true to the ideals of the UN

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  17. Mar 15

    Delivering Viera de Mello memorial lecture at , Angelina Jolie underlines: "I am a proud American and I am an internationalist"

    1 reply . 43 retweets 97 likes
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    Jan 30

    Our is deeply worried by uncertainty facing refugees in the process of being resettled to US

    25 replies . 419 retweets 345 likes
  19. 22 Dec 2016

    Au revoir upon conclusion of 36 yrs of service. May all your next endeavours be marked by success!

    2 replies . 6 retweets 18 likes
  20. 21 Dec 2016

    Huge thanks +pride in safety + welfare team 4 ur coordination fm HQs end of abduction of our colleagues in Darfur.

    5 retweets 18 likes

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