Record number of Lebanese refugees arrive in Iraq as war in Lebanon displaces more civilians, says UNHCR
The UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a staggering arrival of refugees from Lebanon into Iraq, with an average of 400-600 arrivals daily over the past week.
The surge in refugees began in September, following the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, and has resulted in at least 28,350 refugees from Lebanon seeking safety in Iraq.
Many of the refugees are Lebanese, but there has also been a notable increase in the arrival of Syrians and Palestinians. The cities of Najaf and Karbala play host to them.
The Muslim Parrot earlier reported that an estimated 472,000 people from Lebanon have crossed into Syria in recent weeks, according to the UNHCR estimates.
As the Israeli rampaging attacks continue, the Lebanese government reports that 1.2 million people are affected, while the International Organization for Migration estimates that at least 842,648 people have been forced to flee their homes.
The Syrian Arab Republic is also grappling with its own refugee crisis, with over 12 million people forcibly displaced across the region. The UNHCR has been working to provide aid and support to affected countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
The refugee crisis in the region is a complex issue, with multiple factors contributing to the displacement of people. The UNHCR has emphasized the need for international cooperation and support to address the humanitarian needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
