UNHCR Chief meets Ethiopian refugees in eastern Sudan, urges for peace in Ethiopia

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visits eastern Sudan where Ethiopian refugees who have fled violence in the Tigray region are being hosted. He was joined by the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Mr. Dag-Inge Ulstein and met refugees in Um Rakuba camp. Grandi called for peace in Ethiopia through negotiation and political talks to end the fighting that began in November 2020 and has displaced hundreds of thousands inside the country and forced nearly 48,000 people to flee to Sudan. ---- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at www.unhcr.ca. Stay up to date with the latest refugee news by following us on our social media platforms: Twitter:   / unhcrcanada   Facebook:   / unhcrcanada   Instagram:   / unhcr_canada   LinkedIn:   / 11377361   Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.