Tag: Volker Türk

U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ over multiple arrests in Tunisia

February 16, 2023

The United States is "deeply concerned" about the arrests of politicians, business leaders and journalists reported in recent days in Tunisia, U.S. State Department spokesman ... Read More

Tunisia: UN concerned over escalating repression against vocal critics

February 15, 2023

More than a dozen people—activists, judges, and journalists, among others—have been arrested over the past week. The UN has called on the Tunisian government to ... Read More

UNHCR’s Protection Chief Praises Morocco for Efforts to Protect Refugees

October 27, 2017

UNHCR’s protection chief Volker Türk has praised Morocco for adopting a National Policy on Immigration and Asylum  aiming at offering protection to refugees, the UN ... Read More