India, May 3 -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees - who cannot return home due to war or persecution - in increasing danger.

With humanitarian resources running dry, critical support for millions of forcibly displaced people is under threat.

UNHCR said that two-thirds of countries hosting refugees are already severely overstretched and urgently need support to continue providing education, healthcare and shelter.

Global solidarity with those fleeing conflict and violence is weakening, the agency added.

'No one wants to be a refugee for life'

"The safety that refugees seek in neighbouring countries is at risk," said Elizabeth Tan, Director of International Protection at ...