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from48hills.org
4 days ago

The looming threat to hundreds of small businesses in San Francisco

Mayor Lurie's housing plan risks displacing up to a third of small businesses, especially in areas like the Geary corridor.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Dahiyeh families displaced by war now trapped by identity

Shia families in Dahiyeh, Beirut face struggles post-attacks, dealing with loss and displacement amid ongoing tensions with Israel.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

At least here I can't hear the blasts': Thai evacuees flee Cambodian border clashes

Evacuations occurred due to the deadliest fighting in a decade along the Thai-Cambodian border, leaving over 130,000 people displaced.
#gaza
World news
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Impossible Geography of Survival in Gaza

In Gaza, survival hinges on a single street, with red zones marked as death traps and green zones offering an illusion of safety.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Our days are full of hardship': people in Gaza barely dare to hope for success in ceasefire talks

Residents in Gaza are hopeful for peace following Hamas's response to a recent US proposal, despite ongoing conflict.
#fire
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Jewish settlers impose their law on Palestinian Bedouins: No one is protecting us'

Attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian communities have intensified, leading to expulsions and destruction of homes in the northern Jordan Valley.
#gaza-conflict
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
3 months ago

At least 32 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to severe civilian casualties and widespread displacement since the ceasefire ended.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

For Highway Teardowns to Correct the Wrongs of the Past, Focus on Housing - Streetsblog USA

The residents living near the planned construction sites have faced confusion and fear due to poor communication about timing and logistics concerning their housing situations.
NYC real estate
#syria
#san-francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

from48 hills
3 months ago
NYC politics

Will the supes reject a simple measure notifying neighbors about upzoning? - 48 hills

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

from48 hills
3 months ago
NYC politics

Will the supes reject a simple measure notifying neighbors about upzoning? - 48 hills

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago

Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel's bombs in Gaza

Belgium approved visas for Rawan Alkatari's husband and children, but they are trapped in Gaza despite evacuation efforts.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Hayward, Alameda County officials propose Russell City reparations fund

Plans to establish a reparations fund for former Russell City residents aim to address historical injustices and lasting trauma from the community's demolition.
#wildfires
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt?

Floods kill thousands of people each year, with the aftermath often deadlier than the deluge itself, as crops die and disease spreads.
Environment
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Bed-Stuy house fire leaves 2 injured, 11 displaced * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm house fire in Bed-Stuy displaced 11 people and injured two, including a firefighter.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

Ukura Midar, forced from his family's house for an airport, laments the loss of his land and the severance from family graves, stating, "Here, I feel bad. There I felt very fine. I had my land."
US news
#israeli-palestinian-conflict
Renovation
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Dozens dispalced as the IDF demolishes most of the Bedouin hamlet

Israeli military demolitions in Khalet Al-Dab have devastated a Palestinian village, raising tensions amid ongoing settlement expansion and local displacement.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

How Bad Bunny Turned a Toad Into a Figurehead

Bad Bunny's album Debí Tirar Más Fotos and its accompanying film have resurrected interest in the endangered Puerto Rican Crested Toad, also known as sapo concho.
Social justice
#climate-change
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Feels like heaven': Iranians return to Tehran, uncertain of future

“Coming back home after all these days, even from a place where you had physical safety, feels like heaven,” said Nika, a graphic designer.
World news
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free ODC "State of Play Festival" Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)

Komainu duet expresses themes of displacement and belonging through sisterhood and individual cultural identities.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Queer/Filipina Dance Show "Maya" at State of Play Festival (ODC Theater)

Kira Fargas' new work, inspired by the pain of separation and displacement, delves into the deep longing for community and the survival instinct amid harsh realities.
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In Haiti, a record number of people have been displaced from their homes

Diana Manilla Arroyo states, 'This hospital has been completely overwhelmed with the demand in the last few months,' describing the dire situation as violence escalates.
Black Lives Matter
#refugees
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World news

Number of forcibly displaced 'untenably high' UN DW 06/12/2025

Record numbers of forcibly displaced people worldwide reach 122.1 million, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and decreased aid funding.
fromSpiegel
10 months ago
Germany news

A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel

The arrival center at Berlin's Tegel Airport symbolizes both hope and hardship for Ukrainian refugees seeking safety and normalcy.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Number of forcibly displaced 'untenably high' UN DW 06/12/2025

Record numbers of forcibly displaced people worldwide reach 122.1 million, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and decreased aid funding.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

As Acacia Cliffs rezoning is approved, Critics say Council has sold out on its affordability commitments - Austin Monitor

Despite its touted benefits, the rezoning under the density bonus program is seen by many as a failure, exacerbating the housing crisis for low-income residents.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Syria confirms closure of civil war-era desert camp, displaced return home

The Rukban displacement camp marked the end of a tragic chapter in Syria's civil war, highlighting the suffering and isolation endured by its residents since 2014.
Retirement
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Gaza's Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war and shortages

This year I can't even provide bread," said Abdel Rahman Madi, highlighting the deep struggles faced by families in the Gaza displacement camps during Eid al-Adha.
Fundraising
Los Angeles
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

How members of the Pasadena Run Club are finding salvation in a post-wildfire world

Carl Walton, displaced by fire, finds community and resilience through running and support from his local running club.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Fiddler on the Roof: Big-hearted life-affirming revival packs emotional punch

The show is strong on the simple folk melodies that underpin Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's memorable songs. Crucially Adam Dannheisser as Tevye the Milkman dials down the belly-rolling comic antics to offer a work-weary but dignified everyman.
Berlin music
#sudan
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Before and after: images by Sudan's accidental war photographer show loss of everyday life

Sudan's humanitarian crisis intensifies as conflict devastates infrastructure, displaces millions, and claims countless lives.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Forced displacement in Sudan's North Darfur overwhelming aid operations: UN

Humanitarian access to el-Fasher is severely restricted, endangering hundreds of thousands amid the ongoing conflict in North Darfur.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Sudan Faces "World's Worst Displacement Crisis" After 2 Years of War

Sudan is experiencing the largest humanitarian crisis globally due to ongoing civil war and displacement.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated, leaving millions displaced and in urgent need of aid.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What the Armenian Experience Teaches Us About Forced Displacement

Forced migration is increasingly recognized as a significant issue, with emotional and psychological realities being most intense at the local and personal levels.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?

The report emphasizes that African nations are suffering from some of the most neglected crises in terms of humanitarian aid funding, particularly within the context of ongoing violence and displacement.
World news
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Sun Woo: 'I'm interested in how the body navigates unfamiliar territory'

Korean Artists Today project showcases emerging talent like Sun Woo, whose work explores displacement and technology's impact on identity.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Local communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir

Magdalena Martinez expresses the distress of her community as a proposed dam threatens their homes, emphasizing the local opposition to the sacrifice for global shipping.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Displacement threat looms over Sweetwater as trailer park's eviction day passes

Many residents of the Li'l Abner Mobile Home Park, including Santos Varela, face eviction from their homes as the park is set to close, forcing displacement.
LA real estate
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Report slams Merz's immigration policies DW 05/20/2025

Current German refugee policies are inadequate for addressing modern global migration challenges.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Women Who Travel Podcast: Hawa Hassan's Recipes from Somalia, Egypt, Lebanon, and More

Hawa Hassan's cookbook explores resilience and community through recipes from eight war-impacted countries.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

CA Insurance Commissioner: nothing is off the table in resolving statewide crisis

Many fire-displaced individuals are still in temporary housing due to slow insurance payouts, amidst rising homeowner insurance rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the Moomins at 80: in search of a home | Editorial

The Moomin house inspires art installations addressing displacement, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Moomins and their themes of belonging and home.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

One long Nakba': Palestinians mark 77 years since mass expulsion by Israel

Palestinians commemorate the Nakba, reflecting ongoing struggles and displacement in Gaza and the West Bank amid military aggression.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Fire blazes through Borough Park shoe store

We had fire in the rear of the store with an extension to the second floor. [There was] a lot of stock in the rear of the building and it didn't have any windows so we didn't have a lot of ventilation, so it was a tough fire from that perspective.
NYC real estate
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

After 2 years of war, Sudan no closer to peace DW 04/13/2025

Sudan's conflict has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and severe human rights abuses reported.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Palestinian Bedouins say Israeli settlers terrorising them off their land

The Bedouin community in the West Bank faces increasing violence and displacement from illegal Israeli settlers since the conflict intensified in Gaza.
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