UNHCR funding shortfall halts refugee registration in Ethiopia

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the suspension of refugee registration in Ethiopia due to a severe global funding shortfall. This decision affects tens of thousands of refugees who have arrived from South Sudan and Eritrea. According to reports, the agency is struggling to maintain critical operations due to financial constraints. The UNHCR chief highlighted that without additional funding, essential services for these displaced populations will continue to be impacted. The suspension creates significant uncertainty for new arrivals seeking protection and legal status within the country.