ADDIS ABABA, June 27 -- The East Africa region continues to face significant displacement of people driven by conflict, instability and climate shocks, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

"The refugee situation in East Africa remains complex with ongoing emergencies, and many families are displaced multiple times while we are seeing some people choose to return home in areas of relative stability," Salih told Xinhua in a recent interview, disclosing that the region hosts some 6.3 million refugees, one of the largest refugee populations in the world.

He said the deadly mix of conflict and climate continues to be a main factor contributing to the surge of refugee crises in the region....