Actress Angelina Jolie named UN refugee envoy

A spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees says Jolie will focus on complex crises that result in mass displacement of people such as Afghanistan and Somalia.

Adrian Edwards told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that Jolie's promotion from goodwill ambassador to special envoy reflects her long-standing work for UNHCR.

He adds that "this is an exceptional position reflecting the exceptional role she has played for us."