In Brazil, over 13,800 asylum applications have been lodged in 2017 and 1,680 temporary residence permits issued.

Colombia is reporting a net increase of 3,600 Venezuelans arrivals per day and a total estimated population in the country of over 470,000 persons

UNHCR and Government of Sudan amend official South Sudanese refugee statistics to 805,100 individuals to include the pre-December 2013 population.

Over 30 UASC in West Kordofan reunited with their families in Khartoum, and an additional 80 UASC receive assistance in South Kordofan.

On 15 November 2017, the UN Security Council adopted unanimously Resolution 2387, renewing the mandate of MINUSCA until 15 November 2018 (OP31) and authorizing an increase of 900 military personnel to the number of MINUSCA troops (OP32) to increase MINUSCA’s flexibility and mobility to improve efficient implementation of its full mandate and protect civilians.

UNHCR Duhok Office hosted a breakfast networking event attended by 85 local business leaders, to discuss successful economic inclusion of refugees.

The DRC socio-economic assessment “Understanding Alternatives to Cash Assistance”, supported by UNHCR has been published.

LENS launches an improved legal mechanism for home-based businesses which will help businesses become a part of the formal economy.

CAR: Independent special investigation to look into a number of recent incidents in the south-east that occurred from 1 May to 31 August 2017.

UNHCR Duhok launches the “back-to-school campaign” by supporting refugees and displaced students with notebooks, textbooks and providing more classes.