Barham Salih assumes office as UN refugee chief

Salih was selected from a list of shortlisted candidates by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in December.

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Top Kurdish officials congratulate Salih on UN refugee chief appointment

"I am delighted that a Kurd has taken up this important role. I am confident that you will continue to excel," Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said.

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Barham Salih says ‘honored’ by UNHCR chief appointment, cites past as refugee

"I will work with Member States and partners across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to mobilize the capacity, resources, and collective will needed to reach those most in need," said Salih.

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US Iraq envoy says Barham Salih UNHCR appointment ‘historic source of pride’

"There is no one more deserving of this responsibility, especially as someone who once experienced life as a refugee himself," said US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya.

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Former Iraqi President Barham Salih tapped for next UN refugee chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reportedly selected Salih, a Kurd from Sulaimani, as the next UN High Commissioner for Refugees for an extendable term of five years.

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