UN refugee agency provides shelter to Iraqis uprooted in restive Anbar province

Oct 21, 2015, at 04:40 pm

New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): The UN refugee agency has opened its most recent camp for internally displaced persons in Iraq’s restive Anbar province – host to the largest number of 3.2 million Iraqis uprooted across the country and where more than 250,000 civilians have fled their homes over the past six months.

Iraq: UNSC supports humanitarian action for restive Anbar

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:39 pm

New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has stressed its support for the engagement of all political groups in Iraq, where nearly 800 people fell victim to violence last month, on concerted efforts to ensure security for its entire population, particularly in Anbar province, which has been embattled for months.

Iraq: UN concerned over ongoing fighting in Fallujah

May 13, 2014, at 05:22 pm

New York, May 13 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in Iraq says he remains concerned at reports of increased armed activities in Fallujah, in Anbar province, and its impact on civilians.