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philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien: a sobering meditation on the human condition

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien explores themes of migration, identity, and displacement through the life of a woman trapped in a limbo-like existence.
from48 hills
3 months ago
Mental health

'A Greek Tragedy' reveals the painful story of the human crisis of migration - 48 hills

Jeanne Carstensen's book explores the devastating impact of a 2015 refugee shipwreck in the Aegean Sea, emphasizing personal stories and broader societal reflections.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings

The Home Office is launching an advertising campaign in Iraq to deter illegal Channel crossings.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien: a sobering meditation on the human condition

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien explores themes of migration, identity, and displacement through the life of a woman trapped in a limbo-like existence.
Mental health
from48 hills
3 months ago

'A Greek Tragedy' reveals the painful story of the human crisis of migration - 48 hills

Jeanne Carstensen's book explores the devastating impact of a 2015 refugee shipwreck in the Aegean Sea, emphasizing personal stories and broader societal reflections.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings

The Home Office is launching an advertising campaign in Iraq to deter illegal Channel crossings.
#afghanistan
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Is Greece in the middle of a new refugee crisis? DW 07/16/2025

Greece's officials characterize the current refugee influx as a serious threat, likening it to an 'invasion' and 'emergency' situation.
#asylum-seekers
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

New report details how African asylum seekers faced racism, homelessness in the GTA | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

New report details how African asylum seekers faced racism, homelessness in the GTA | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer accused of reducing migrants to commodities' with new one-in-one-out' deal

A new one in, one out migrant deal between the UK and France raises ethical concerns regarding the treatment of migrants.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Fleeing, injured, and forgotten in Poland's border forest DW 07/05/2025

Aleksandra Chrzanowska actively aids refugees in the Polish-Belarusian border forest, addressing a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by governmental actions.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

UN criticizes Germany over Afghanistan deportation plans DW 07/04/2025

UN Human Rights Office criticizes Germany's intention to deport individuals to Afghanistan as conditions remain unsafe.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect was Syrian refugee, prosecutors say

A Syrian refugee attempted a stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, targeting a Jewish person amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect was Syrian refugee, prosecutors say

A Syrian refugee attempted a stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, targeting a Jewish person amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How Sudan's war is driving Chad's humanitarian collapse

As we speak, aid is disappearing rapidly, putting the lives of nearly a million refugees at risk. We urgently need international support to avert catastrophe.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany suspends refugees' family reunification DW 06/27/2025

Mohammed's journey illustrates the challenges faced by refugees, particularly men, in adapting to life in a new country while caring for disabled children.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Syrian refugees challenge Home Office after being left in limbo

The Independent is committed to delivering quality journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and asylum seekers, supported by reader donations.
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The number of displaced people in the world is growing at a slower pace due to voluntary returns and deportations

Closure of Rukban camp symbolizes changing dynamics in global displacement amidst ongoing refugee crises.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump issues new travel ban covering a dozen countries

President Trump signed a travel ban restricting entry from 12 countries for national security reasons.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Forgotten by the world': Disability deepens sisters' struggle in Gaza

Displaced individuals with disabilities face heightened challenges and bullying in refugee camps like Shati, emphasizing the need for empathy and support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Their son joined ISIS. Then they learned he had kids in a Syrian detention camp

Two boys, once living in a Syrian camp for ISIS families, now navigate life in Minnesota, marked by a history of displacement and trauma.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bhutanese Nepalis fled ethnic cleansing for the US. Trump is returning them to the refugee camps

Aasis Subedi, a Bhutanese Nepali refugee, faces deportation and continues to experience statelessness after being sent back to Bhutan and rejected.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nigerian Architect Blossom Eromosele Designs Refugee Shelter Inspired by Traditional African Huts

Blossom Eromosele's AllSpace design offers sustainable, modular housing solutions for Nigerian refugees, combining traditional architecture with modern sustainability.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

Lithuania is suing Belarus at the ICJ for orchestrating a refugee crisis and violating international law regarding migrant smuggling.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Could AI help elderly people and refugees reconstruct unrecorded pasts?

Artificial intelligence is being used to create synthetic memories to preserve the stories of refugees.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What does Syria's sanctions relief mean for Lebanon? DW 05/16/2025

Aoun emphasized that Syria's stability would have a positive effect on Lebanon and the region as a whole, acknowledging the importance of recent US decisions.
SF politics
fromEater
2 months ago

Over Kebabs, Falafel, and Yerba Mate, Syrian Refugees Decide Whether to Stay in Istanbul

"We have had a good role here, especially with Syrian restaurants and food," Habesh says.
Berlin food
#mediterranean-migration
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Migration: Rescuers suffer from lack of political support DW 05/06/2025

The European Union has outsourced responsibility for Mediterranean rescues to civilian organizations, causing thousands of deaths and human rights violations.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Families flee Nur Shams refugee camp as Israel plans more demolitions

Israeli forces are demolishing homes in Palestinian refugee camps, displacing thousands amidst ongoing tensions in the West Bank.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Jordan forcibly evicted' Palestinians from informal refugee camp: HRW

Jordanian authorities forcibly evicted approximately 100 residents from al-Mahatta camp for road expansion, lacking adequate notice and compensation.
#sudan
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It was steer or they would kill me': why Sudanese war refugees are filling prisons in Greece

Samuel, a Sudanese refugee, is imprisoned in Greece accused of smuggling despite being a victim of war.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Podcast

Hana Baba's 'Folktales from Sudan' Highlights Her Country's Culture | KQED

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It was steer or they would kill me': why Sudanese war refugees are filling prisons in Greece

Samuel, a Sudanese refugee, is imprisoned in Greece accused of smuggling despite being a victim of war.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Podcast

Hana Baba's 'Folktales from Sudan' Highlights Her Country's Culture | KQED

Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who wept for these people?' Francis's papacy was defined by compassion for refugees

Pope Francis brought 12 Syrian refugees to Rome in a significant act of support for those affected by the refugee crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I love my country but nobody is safe': the plight of Cameroon's exiles, trapped in Nigeria

Solange Ndonga Tibesa's harrowing abduction in Cameroon highlights the ongoing conflict and refugee crisis affecting millions.
Roam Research
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Symposium launches archive of Venezuelan migrant testimonies | Cornell Chronicle

The testimonies of Venezuelan migrants offer crucial insights into their personal experiences and struggles during the migration crisis.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya eligible to return, Bangladesh says

Myanmar has confirmed the eligibility of 180,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation following talks with Bangladesh, marking a potential breakthrough.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

At least 16 killed as two refugee boats sink off Turkiye and Greece

The accidents occurred several hours apart, with authorities on both sides unaware of each other's rescue efforts, highlighting the difficulties faced in tracking these incidents.
Europe news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

They Will Label Us as Spies': The Afghan Students Abandoned by America

Nilab uses a mental health strategy to manage her worries about education and safety as an Afghan woman amidst turbulent political changes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo

The ongoing violence in DRC has resulted in a significant refugee crisis, with thousands fleeing to Burundi and urgent funding needed for support.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement. It's still leading the way

Jose Artiga fled El Salvador due to death threats and became a key figure in the sanctuary movement for Salvadoran refugees in the U.S.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal

UK cancels further payments to Rwanda following the migrant deal's termination.
Rwanda demands remaining payments, accusing the UK of breaching trust amid aid cuts.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Along Thai-Myanmar border, Trump's decision to suspend foreign aid is deadly

The US aid freeze has had fatal consequences for refugees in Myanmar, as seen in the tragedy of Wah K'Ler Paw.
#jenin
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion

Residents of Jenin face severe displacement as military actions intensify, leading families to flee amid the destruction of their homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hundreds flee Jenin amid Israel's deepening West Bank crackdown

The Israeli assault on Jenin refugee camp has displaced numerous residents amid ongoing tensions and violence.
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion

Residents of Jenin face severe displacement as military actions intensify, leading families to flee amid the destruction of their homes.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted 'to kill Jews' police DW 02/22/2025

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee was arrested for stabbing a tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial due to antisemitic motives.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Young, old, refugees and returnees: thousands fleeing violence cross border into South Sudan

Thousands cross into South Sudan daily to escape the conflict in Sudan, marking a significant refugee crisis.
fromtime.com
5 months ago

They Were Promised Flights to the U.S. Now They're Stuck and in Danger

One refugee agency told TIME that more than 500 flights for more than 1,000 already vetted refugees from the region were canceled.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims

"The Home Office announced a pause on Syrian asylum seekers' claims on 9 December, saying that it needed to assess the current situation."
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | The Moral and Strategic Case for Taking in the Afghan Refugees

The withdrawal from Afghanistan has left over 1,600 Afghan allies stranded, their entry to the U.S. canceled—contradicting the promise made to them during service.
Digital life
fromBBC News
6 months ago

Channel migrants: Home Office figures in 2024 show 36,816 crossed

The current approach to refugee crossings is failing, leading to tragic losses.
Immediate reform is necessary to ensure safer routes for people fleeing conflict.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

As Europe needs workers, Syrians face push to return DW 12/16/2024

European governments paused asylum applications for Syrians after Assad's fall, reflecting heightened public unease over migration.
The shift in policy marks a stark contrast to the earlier welcoming approach during the height of the migration crisis.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad

Opposition forces have successfully entered Damascus, signaling a potential end to Assad's regime amidst global celebrations by Syrians.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch DW 11/26/2024

Angela Merkel defended her controversial decisions, asserting they were often complex and beyond her direct control during her Berlin book event.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Italy diverts first refugees to Albania DW 10/16/2024

Italy's controversial plan to process rescued refugees in Albania marks a significant shift in European migration management strategy.
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