Firas Al-khateeb

@khateebunhcr

Public Information Officer & Spokesperson for UNHCR. Covering in . Tweets are my own, retweets not endorsement. khateeb@unhcr.org

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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Joined September 2014
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  1. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Bamboo -- the key input for emergency shelter construction for in Bangladesh. Check out what UNHCR & are doing to build new homes for refugees on flat land, away from landslide & flood risks. Additional space for relocation still needed.

    2 replies . 12 retweets 30 likes
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  2. 10 hours ago

    فنانون من بنغلاديش رسموا معاناة اللاجئين الروهنغيا في معرض فني اقامته مفوضية اللاجئين في بنغلاديش لمناسبة

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    21 hours ago

    Passing verdant fields and lush forests, across bamboo bridges and muddy tracks. Long hikes to get around the Nayapara refugee site but our teams are always out on the ground providing critical aid and protection.

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    14 hours ago

    Maintaining road access to the mega-settlement of 620,000 is critical for assistance delivery in monsoon season. The Engineering Platform is on the case, doing road repair & clearing ops. and with and .

    1 reply . 1 retweet 12 likes
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    Jun 20

    Today is . In her latest op-ed, Ambassador Karen Pierce reflects on the visit to Burma/Myanmar and Bangladesh to see the refugee crisis first hand.

    8 replies . 42 retweets 69 likes
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    Jun 21

    From Romania to Australia to Uganda, see how we celebrated World around the 🌎 globe:

    39 retweets 79 likes
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    Jun 21

    We stand . On please stand with us.

    1 reply . 18 retweets 43 likes
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    Jun 21

    Based on aerial mapping, we estimate that up to 200,000 refugees in Bangladesh could be at risk of landslides and floods and still need to be moved to safer areas

    5 replies . 59 retweets 73 likes
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    Jun 21

    In 🇹🇿 they beat drums. In 🇺🇦 they laughed. In 🇧🇩 they painted. In 🇺🇬 they danced. In 🇮🇳 they posed. In 🇸🇳 they slammed. In 🇳🇬 they sang. In 🇺🇸 they displayed. Around the 🌏🌍🌎 we came together.

    12 replies . 287 retweets 655 likes
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    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.

    20 replies . 417 retweets 715 likes
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    23 hours ago

    Bangladesh: We fear the extreme weather will cause further damage, destruction and potential loss of life, given the scope of the refugee population, the sheer size of the settlements and the challenging terrain

    4 replies . 48 retweets 60 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    Living as a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh is hot and busy ☀️ and requires a lot of walking 🚶‍♂️ Spend a day with Ansar in Kutupalong camp 🇧🇩

    2 replies . 41 retweets 64 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    Today is World Refugee Day. Tweet to tell the world you stand

    Thanks , , for our World Refugee Day emoji! A hug = a symbol of solidarity with refugees.
    11 replies . 73 retweets 117 likes
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    Jun 20

    Today is ! 8 ways you can stand ➡️

    2 replies . 56 retweets 57 likes
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    Jun 20

    أطفال من في يحيون العالمي بالفن والإبداع، ويعبرون عن أحلامهم وآمالهم من خلال الرسم.

    2 replies . 26 retweets 33 likes
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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    On Rohingya children are drawing about their dreams 🌈 and hopes for the future. Nejenuldine 13, wants to be a pilot 👨‍✈️

    3 retweets 10 likes
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    Jun 20

    🇧🇩 in Bangladesh Puppetry, theatre and a lot of fun! Rohingya refugee children at Kutapalong take part in preparedness activities aimed at protecting people and elephants, an initiative of and .

    24 retweets 38 likes
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    Jun 20

    Thanks , , for our World Refugee Day emoji! A hug = a symbol of solidarity with refugees.

    27 replies . 353 retweets 537 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Shoulder to shoulder. with partners strongly committed to supporting Govt of Bangladesh in providing safety, protection, assistance to refugees

    1 reply . 34 retweets 94 likes
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    Jun 20

    Refugees got talent! volunteer Outreach Members hold singing talent competition

    2 retweets 9 likes
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