Tag: #UNHCR
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War against Lebanon is here
The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is unfolding amid a backdrop of deep financial and political instability in Lebanon. The country is still grappling with the severe aftermath of its 2019 financial collapse, which has left its economy in a poor state. The potential for this conflict to escalate into a full-scale war poses…
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Ten million have fled their homes in Ukraine: UN
Ten million people, over a quater of their populace have now fled their homes in Ukraine due to Russia’s “devastating” war, the United Nations refugees chief said
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After shift in stance, Indonesia to accept Rohingya refugees stranded at sea
Officials had previously said the refugees would be given food and water but could not land in Indonesia
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Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends boat to Malaysia
At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge
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Afghan Taliban leaders appeal for help as migrant crisis looms
Senior Taliban officials called for international help in dealing with a deepening economic crisis that has raised concerns about another mass migrant exodus from the country
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Pakistan to host Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan
Pakistan is looking forward to hosting the 17th extra ordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign ministers (CFM) at Islamabad on December 19, 2021 to help the people of Afghanistan address the growing serious humanitarian crises. According to the details, millions of Afghans, including women and children, urgently need food,…
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Desperate Afghan refugee sets himself on fire in Indonesia
Thousands of Afghans, mostly Hazara, are losing hope of resettlement after years of living in limbo in a refugee camp in Medan, Indonesia
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SFJ says Sikh demand for Khalistan will be taken to UNHRC session in Geneva
Khalistan Referendum campaign goes to UN in Geneva
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Afghan Refugee Crisis and Options for Pakistan
This opinion is written by Shanawar Aziz. The Taliban have reclaimed their throne after two decades of fighting. As a result, various complexities have risen among which the principal is the burgeoning refugee crisis. Disturbing videos have begun to surface where Afghans are seen dropping from the sky in failed attempts to leave Afghanistan with…
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European countries slammed by Amnesty International for “horrific” migrant abuse
The Amnesty report reveals ‘harrowing violations’ of detained migrants returned to Libya with the complicity of European states