Masrour Barzani and UNHCR Chief Discuss Syria’s Military Escalation and Refugee Impact
ARK News.. During his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih.
The meeting focused on the general situation of refugees and internally displaced persons in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region. Both sides discussed the humanitarian impact of the recent military clashes and confrontations in Syria, emphasizing their negative effects on refugees and displaced families.
They also addressed the ongoing threat posed by ISIS militants and the security risks they continue to present.
The discussion concluded with mutual agreement on the urgent need to end wars and restore peace and stability across the region.
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