This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 6 November 2015, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR staff on the Greek islands have worked throughout the week to provide help to refugees, migrant...

BACKGROUND: Civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR) remain at imminent risk of mass atrocity crimes despite the holding of the first round of presidential and legislative elections on 30 December. The crisis in CAR began following the 24 March 2013 overthrow of President François Bozizé b...