Italian diplomat takes over at UN refugee agency

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Series Details 05.01.16
Publication Date 05/01/2016
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Filippo Grandi was announced in January 2015 as the new United Nations' High Commissioner for Refugees.

Mr Grandi took up the position at a time of 'unprecedented displacement challenges' with record numbers of people fleeing war during the past year, according to a UNHCR statement.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.politico.eu/article/italian-diplomat-takes-over-at-un-refugee-agency/
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UN: UNCHR: Press Release, 04.01.16: Filippo Grandi takes helm as UN High Commissioner for Refugees http://www.unhcr.org/568a3dff6.html
Sputnik International, 04.01.16: UN Refugees Commissioner Hopes for Progress Concerning Mass Displacement http://sptnkne.ws/awHn

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