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philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence

The Rohingya community in Bangladesh continues to suffer from dire conditions seven years after fleeing Myanmar, facing violence and a lack of support.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Roam Research

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Advocates and family react as Trump cancels Afghan refugee resettlement

Afghan refugees face uncertainty and risk due to the suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France politics

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.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

7 years after genocide, plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is exacerbated by camp violence

The Rohingya community in Bangladesh continues to suffer from dire conditions seven years after fleeing Myanmar, facing violence and a lack of support.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Roam Research

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Advocates and family react as Trump cancels Afghan refugee resettlement

Afghan refugees face uncertainty and risk due to the suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France politics

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.
more#human-rights
#migration
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Mental health
from48 hills
1 week 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.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Europe reports drop in asylum applications in 2024 DW 01/11/2025

Asylum applications in the EU, Norway, and Switzerland decreased by 12% in 2024, with Germany still receiving the highest number of applications.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Mental health
from48 hills
1 week 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.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Europe reports drop in asylum applications in 2024 DW 01/11/2025

Asylum applications in the EU, Norway, and Switzerland decreased by 12% in 2024, with Germany still receiving the highest number of applications.
more#migration
#humanitarian-aid
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Europe news

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.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

They're the most vulnerable of refugees. And they're remarkably resilient

The refugee crisis in Chad leaves many vulnerable, particularly unaccompanied minors like Mahamat, who shoulder heavy responsibilities amidst severe humanitarian neglect.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

Sudanese refugees fled to Chad with hope. What they found is a bitter irony

The civil war in Sudan has led to massive displacement, straining resources and humanitarian efforts in neighboring countries like Chad.
fromNature
5 months ago
Health

Health of people who are displaced in their own countries is a neglected global crisis

Internal displacement needs urgent attention as 68 million people are affected, overshadowing the refugee crisis with severe health care funding inequity.
fromHarvard Gazette
11 months ago
Web design

Priyanka Pillai learned how design can solve big problems - Harvard Gazette

Design can tackle big problems like refugee crises, aided by fieldwork and community involvement.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

They're the most vulnerable of refugees. And they're remarkably resilient

The refugee crisis in Chad leaves many vulnerable, particularly unaccompanied minors like Mahamat, who shoulder heavy responsibilities amidst severe humanitarian neglect.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

Sudanese refugees fled to Chad with hope. What they found is a bitter irony

The civil war in Sudan has led to massive displacement, straining resources and humanitarian efforts in neighboring countries like Chad.
fromNature
5 months ago
Health

Health of people who are displaced in their own countries is a neglected global crisis

Internal displacement needs urgent attention as 68 million people are affected, overshadowing the refugee crisis with severe health care funding inequity.
fromHarvard Gazette
11 months ago
Web design

Priyanka Pillai learned how design can solve big problems - Harvard Gazette

Design can tackle big problems like refugee crises, aided by fieldwork and community involvement.
more#humanitarian-aid
#sudan-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan?

The conflict in Sudan poses risks of regional destabilization as foreign powers support different sides.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan?

The conflict in Sudan poses risks of regional destabilization as foreign powers support different sides.
more#sudan-conflict
#sudan
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Podcast

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

Baba shares Sudanese folktales as a means to preserve cultural heritage amid displacement due to war.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

RSF escalates attacks on Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp

The RSF has intensified attacks in Darfur, particularly targeting the Zamzam refugee camp, as they attempt to consolidate control in the region.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Podcast

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

Baba shares Sudanese folktales as a means to preserve cultural heritage amid displacement due to war.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

RSF escalates attacks on Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp

The RSF has intensified attacks in Darfur, particularly targeting the Zamzam refugee camp, as they attempt to consolidate control in the region.
more#sudan
#myanmar
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

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.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

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.
more#myanmar
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

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

Two boats carrying refugees sank near Lesbos, resulting in at least 16 deaths and ongoing searches for the missing.
#afghanistan
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Hope in my heart': displaced Afghans in limbo as White House freezes refugee programs

An Afghan woman's dream to become a surgeon is hindered by her family's precarious situation as asylum seekers in Pakistan, living in fear of deportation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan

Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation amidst rising tensions and uncertainty, especially following the Taliban's return to power.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Hope in my heart': displaced Afghans in limbo as White House freezes refugee programs

An Afghan woman's dream to become a surgeon is hindered by her family's precarious situation as asylum seekers in Pakistan, living in fear of deportation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan

Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation amidst rising tensions and uncertainty, especially following the Taliban's return to power.
more#afghanistan
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
#jenin
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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
3 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
2 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.
more#jenin
#berlin
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Berlin

The eternal wait at the EU's largest refugee center in the former Berlin airport

The average wait for refugees in Berlin's Tegel center is 285 days, highlighting bureaucratic issues and accommodation shortages.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Berlin

The eternal wait at the EU's largest refugee center in the former Berlin airport

The average wait for refugees in Berlin's Tegel center is 285 days, highlighting bureaucratic issues and accommodation shortages.
more#berlin
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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

Afghan refugees face a critical impasse in leaving Pakistan for the U.S. due to halted processing and imminent repatriation threats.
#bashar-al-assad
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

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

Over 6,000 Syrians in the UK face delayed asylum claims due to a government freeze following the fall of Assad's regime.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

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

Over 6,000 Syrians in the UK face delayed asylum claims due to a government freeze following the fall of Assad's regime.
more#bashar-al-assad
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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

The U.S. must honor commitments to Afghan allies left stranded after withdrawal.
Over 1,600 vetted Afghan allies wait for resettlement due to cancellation of entry.
#syria
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

In Lebanon, villagers on the border watch Syria's revolution with unease

The situation along the Lebanon-Syria border shows cautious optimism among locals amidst ongoing regional turmoil and the return of refugees to Syria.
fromPrx
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The World

Syria is shifting towards economic reform amidst heavy sanctions, while Japan's transit system is a model of private operation.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

In Lebanon, villagers on the border watch Syria's revolution with unease

The situation along the Lebanon-Syria border shows cautious optimism among locals amidst ongoing regional turmoil and the return of refugees to Syria.
fromPrx
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The World

Syria is shifting towards economic reform amidst heavy sanctions, while Japan's transit system is a model of private operation.
more#syria
#channel-crossings
Miscellaneous
fromBBC News
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France news

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromBBC News
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France news

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.
more#channel-crossings
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Three babies freeze to death in Gaza refugee camp amid Israeli blockade

Three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in Gaza due to extreme cold and inadequate shelter amid ongoing conflict and blockades.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 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.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Fear of factional fighting drives 100,000 Syrians to northern Kurdish areas

Escalating clashes and a humanitarian crisis arise as over 100,000 flee into Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria amid factional fighting.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia

The Mediterranean crossing remains perilous, with many refugees risking their lives as boat disasters continue, evidenced by recent fatalities and missing persons.
Tunisia's coastguard has been actively involved in rescuing refugees, but tragic incidents highlight the urgent need for safer migration pathways.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany politics

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.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
#immigration
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Writing

The Commons: Seventy Miles in the Darien Gap

Mainstream media often overlooks the reasons behind refugee crises, focusing instead on border control and negative stereotypes surrounding immigrants.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Writing

The Commons: Seventy Miles in the Darien Gap

Mainstream media often overlooks the reasons behind refugee crises, focusing instead on border control and negative stereotypes surrounding immigrants.
more#immigration
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Notorious human trafficker killed in Tripoli shooting, Italian and Libyan officials say

Abd al-Rahman Milad, a notorious human trafficker, was killed in Tripoli, impacting Libya's ongoing struggle with human trafficking and migrant abuse.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Germany news

The East Rises in Germany, and So Does Political Extremism

Anna Wenske, a former East German worker, expresses discontent over societal support for refugees vs. her own struggles post-reunification.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The Gaza physiotherapist: My house was bombed and my baby son and beloved husband died

The story of Suha Nasser illustrates the challenges of starting a family amidst conflict and the struggles faced by families during times of war.
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago
France politics

EU-Lebanon aid package bad news for Syrian refugees? DW 05/07/2024

The EU-Lebanon deal sparked outrage in Lebanon due to concerns about sovereignty, corruption, and lack of governance guarantees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Polish border pushbacks' back in spotlight after pregnant woman's ordeal

Poland's new government led by Donald Tusk has not significantly improved the treatment of refugees and migrants at the border.
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