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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 19

    On we remember that protecting people fleeing persecution, violence and war is a basic act of humanity shared by all cultures and enshrined in international law.

    48 replies . 1,262 retweets 1,423 likes
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  2. 3 hours ago

    EU member states will soon debate migration and refugees. Read the statement which I issued ahead of these important discussions.

    4 replies . 42 retweets 61 likes
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  3. 9 hours ago

    Inspiring as always to meet President of Niger, leader of a generous, tolerant and hospitable people.

    1 reply . 25 retweets 86 likes
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  4. Jun 21

    A refugee child evacuated from Libya to Niger made this drawing. He could have been among the 220 people who drowned in the Mediterranean today. Let’s give more children safe pathways out of despair.

    19 replies . 406 retweets 696 likes
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  5. Jun 20

    In the past few days, we have witnessed different examples of Spanish solidarity with refugees. Thank you for highlighting it.

    La sociedad española fue el primer donante privado de en 2017. El mejor ejemplo de nuestra solidaridad. Los españoles se volcaron con los refugiados.
    2 replies . 33 retweets 100 likes
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  6. Jun 20

    My interview with before the close of .

    2 replies . 25 retweets 60 likes
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  7. Jun 20

    On and I call for uprooted children to be protected wherever they are.

    14 replies . 318 retweets 600 likes
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  8. Jun 20

    Beaucoup de pays riches ferment leurs portes aux réfugiés. Le Niger 🇳🇪 partage avec eux ses maigres ressources. Je suis honoré de célébrer avec le peuple et les leaders de cette généreuse nation africaine la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié.

    5 replies . 70 retweets 146 likes
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  9. Jun 20

    Many rich countries are closing their doors to refugees. Niger 🇳🇪 shares with them its very few resources. Humbled to spend with the people and leaders of this generous African nation.

    7 replies . 170 retweets 350 likes
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  10. Jun 19

    Flying tonight from Libya to Niger with 122 refugees freed from detention centers in Tripoli. Hopefully they will be resettled to third countries soon. This programme is crucial: it provides safe, orderly alternatives to people smuggling and exploitation.

    8 replies . 100 retweets 242 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Every two seconds a person is displaced by war, violence or persecution and says we're now at a record high of more than 68.5 million people forcibly displaced worldwide.

    7 replies . 188 retweets 225 likes
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  12. Jun 18

    More people than ever are uprooted from their homes by war and violence. More than ever, solidarity is needed to offer them refuge and hope.

    12 replies . 269 retweets 308 likes
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  13. Jun 18

    State security and basic humanity are not incompatible.

    8 replies . 173 retweets 277 likes
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  14. Jun 18

    With displaced Libyan children from Tawergha. All attention is on refugees and migrants transiting through Libya. Hundreds of thousands of Libyan displaced people are often forgotten: yet internal conflict has caused hardship to many.

    8 replies . 85 retweets 231 likes
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  15. Jun 18

    Starting my visit to Libya by remembering all those who have lost their lives in desperate attempts to cross the sea. They are people, not numbers. Women, men, children. May they rest in peace.

    24 replies . 316 retweets 869 likes
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  16. Jun 18

    In Libya, at the start of a trip along the routes of refugees+migrants. Some crossed the sea. Some died. Some are trapped. UNHCR, & partners are here. We believe the situation can be managed, given the right resources, approaches & international support.

    3 replies . 74 retweets 149 likes
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  17. Jun 17

    Rescue at sea is not a choice. Regional disembarkation arrangements must become predictable. The ordeal of the Aquarius must not happen again.

    12 replies . 213 retweets 310 likes
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  18. Jun 15

    Acts of daily courage in helping Rohingya refugees through the monsoon season. Respect.

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    “There was this little girl about 10 or 12 years old, she got buried under the soil when a hill caved in & her arm got stuck, we rescued her along with her family & kept them safe at camp 4”. Refugee first responder Jamal Uddin from Safety Unit Volunteers
    6 replies . 62 retweets 134 likes
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  19. Jun 15

    I wish to all Muslim friends. May be a special moment of solidarity and understanding with and between Muslim communities all over the world.

    5 replies . 195 retweets 457 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 12

    UNHCR emergency relief stock is prepositioned by high-risk landslide areas where reside. Post-disaster response kits for 190,000 families & UNHCR emergency tents for 60,000 refugees. As torrential rains continue, stand firmly, stand strong .

    4 replies . 57 retweets 122 likes
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