Countries: Cuba, Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran (Islamic Republic of), occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Key Figures185 Refugees and asylum-seekers from 11 countries are under UNHCR's mandate.45 per cent Lack legal status in the country, and 33 per cent are women and children.55 Refugees need resettlement. Most are from Syria, Palestine, Russia, Afghanistan, Haiti, Sudan, Yemen and Iran.