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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  1. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Walking with , Filippo Grandi, through the mega-settlement where over 620,000 reside, after a downpour of monsoon rains. UNHCR has relocated thousands at risk of landslides, but more flat land is needed.

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    22 hours ago

    As monsoon rains continue to pour down, UNHCR Field & Shelter Teams deploy to distribute materials to to repair & reinforce shelters. Relocation of families at risk of landslides continues. Stand strong. Stand firm. Stand .

    1 reply . 11 retweets 17 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    On a windy, rain-soaked day in the settlement, field officer coordinates the relocation of almost 40 refugee families from hazardous landslide- and flood-prone zones to newly built shelters in a safe, level area.

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  4. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    Moving to safety. Stand strong .

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    Under darkening monsoon clouds, and its partners are relocating hundreds of refugee families away from the threat of deadly floods and landslides. Here, with plenty of help from volunteers, families cross the bridge on their way to new shelters.
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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    This team during a post rain monitoring noticed 72 families (400 + people) were living on a mountain at risk of collapse. They immediately acted in transiting the families an hour before the collapse. Lives were saved

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    Jul 3

    In the biggest refugee site in the world, UN Filippo Grandi talked to about the Rohingya refugees he met during his visit to Bangladesh. , watch the video here:

    1 reply . 31 retweets 76 likes
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    Jul 2

    "This is one of the worst situations I have ever seen. Today we are all . We have to stay in solidarity with them." - The announced a up to $480 million grant to improve conditions for refugees & host communities here.

    2 replies . 52 retweets 78 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    1978: she fled. 1991: she fled. 2017: she fled. She's lived a lifetime of sorrow. This is the story of her people: via

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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    Shelter upgrades & tie down kits w/ tarpaulins, ropes & metal wires are essential for Rohingya refugees for supported shelters that protect them from the rain 🌧 distributed 80,000 shelter upgrade kits to refugee families in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

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  10. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    For refugee the danger is far from over... But you can help to protect them today. Please Donate. 👉

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  11. Jun 30

    Shelter upgrades & tie down kits w/ tarpaulins, ropes & metal wires are essential for Rohingya refugees for supported shelters that protect them from the rain 🌧 distributed 80,000 shelter upgrade kits to refugee families in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

    13 retweets 22 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 23

    مواد الاغاثة الاساسية الطارئة يتم نقلها الى مخيمات في ليتم وضعها بشكل استراتيجي بالمخيمات تحسبا للطوارئ

    1 reply . 10 retweets 30 likes
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    Jun 26

    كيف تهدد الأمطار الموسمية 🌧️ حياة الآلاف 👨‍👩‍👦 من 🇧🇩؟ شاهدوا الفيديو. للتبرع :

    2 replies . 92 retweets 73 likes
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    Jun 27

    كل ما يجب أن تعرفوه عن مأساة لاجئي ورحلة معاناتهم في هذا الفيديو. للتبرع:

    2 replies . 52 retweets 53 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    "كان طفلي البالغ من العمر 10 أيام في سريره حين انقلبت عليه التربة". 37 حالة من الإنهيارات الأرضية ودمار في المساكن والمرافق الصحية بفعل الأمطار الموسمية التي ضربت مخيمات في . للتبرع:

    7 replies . 21 retweets 28 likes
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    Jun 29

    كيف تهدد الأمطار الموسمية 🌧️ حياة الآلاف 👨‍👩‍👦 من 🇧🇩؟ شاهدوا الفيديو. للتبرع :

    1 reply . 47 retweets 62 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    constructing window shutters for new emergency evacuation shelters, using nothing more than bamboo & machetes.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    Are heavy monsoon rains slowing down construction & emergency relocations? A bit but and are not deterred. Together, we are driving full-force ahead. Construction sites were a hive of activity today when I visited sites.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    It's amazing what can do with bamboo. Below: building emergency evacuation shelters on flat land, away from landslide risks as monsoon rains persist in .

    1 reply . 53 retweets 130 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    A new home for on flat land, away from flooding and landslides. But more space is needed for other refugees. UNHCR is working with the Government of to find solutions.

    6 replies . 33 retweets 112 likes
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