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Ten Refugee Families Receive Apartments in Zvezdara
Worlddanas1d ago

Ten Refugee Families Receive Apartments in Zvezdara

The Office for Refugees and Migration announced that ten refugee families have been allocated apartments in the Zvezdara municipality. This initiative aims to provide stable housing for displaced individuals.

Hundreds Missing After Rohingya Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeeranrk+14aftonbladetberlingskele-figarovgaktuality-skdnevnik-bgTimes of IndiaDawn+6 more1d ago17 sources

Hundreds Missing After Rohingya Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea

A boat carrying an estimated 250 Rohingya refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea, with UN agencies reporting all aboard are feared missing. This tragic incident highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by refugees seeking safety.

Austrian Politician Calls to Cut UNRWA Funding
Worldder-standard6d ago

Austrian Politician Calls to Cut UNRWA Funding

Andreas Minnich, foreign policy spokesman for Austria's ÖVP party, is advocating for the country to cease funding the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, a stance opposed by the SPÖ and the Foreign Ministry.

Germany and Switzerland Address Syrian Refugee Repatriation Policies
Worldnzzfaz9d ago2 sources

Germany and Switzerland Address Syrian Refugee Repatriation Policies

Germany is planning to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, while Switzerland has seen only individual cases of returns. Both countries are monitoring the situation in the Gulf region due to the ongoing Iran war, which may impact migration policies.

Turkish Writer Ece Temelkuran Discusses Europe's Concept of Home
Worldel-mundo10d ago

Turkish Writer Ece Temelkuran Discusses Europe's Concept of Home

Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran argues that Europe must redefine its concept of home to survive, otherwise it risks becoming a 'corpse museum.' Her work, 'The Nation of Strangers,' explores themes of lost homeland, loneliness, and the strength of belonging for refugees and immigrants.

US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Visit Kyiv in April
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US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Visit Kyiv in April

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during April, according to Ukrainian authorities. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing support.

Refugees Report Abuse on Bosnia-Croatia Border
WorldAl Jazeera20-minuten14d ago2 sources

Refugees Report Abuse on Bosnia-Croatia Border

More than a dozen refugees attempting to reach the EU from Bosnia have accused border officials and police of violence, including assault and robbery, along the Bosnia-Croatia border.

French Archives of Spanish Franco Exiles Now Online
Politicsle-monde15d ago

French Archives of Spanish Franco Exiles Now Online

Over 180,000 records concerning Spaniards who fled Franco's dictatorship are now accessible online through the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA). This initiative, funded by Spain, aims to preserve the memory of 40 years of exile in France.

US Judge Blocks Trump Policy on Refugee Detention
WorldSCMPpublico23d ago2 sources

US Judge Blocks Trump Policy on Refugee Detention

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that would have subjected thousands of refugees to arrest and detention if they had not obtained green cards after a year in the United States.

Politicsjordan-times29d ago

Jordan reiterates support for UNRWA

Jordan's foreign minister has reiterated the country's unwavering support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Refugees in Beirut Caught in New Conflict
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Refugees in Beirut Caught in New Conflict

Refugees from conflict zones like Sudan and Ethiopia, who sought safety in Beirut, find themselves once again caught up in war, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict in Lebanon.

Morocco Hosts Nearly 18,000 Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Worldmorocco-world-news1mo ago

Morocco Hosts Nearly 18,000 Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Morocco is currently hosting 17,791 refugees and asylum seekers from over 60 countries in 2024, according to a new annual report released by the country’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), with figures sourced from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

The Forgotten History of FC Young Fellows Zurich
Culturenzz3d ago

The Forgotten History of FC Young Fellows Zurich

Ninety years ago, FC Young Fellows won its only national title, the Swiss Cup. This historical piece revisits the forgotten Zurich football club, once popular among Jewish and Hungarian refugees, which shaped Zurich football alongside GC and FCZ.

Trump Administration Unveils Detailed Plans for Monumental Triumphal Arch in Washington
WorldBBCwsjyle-uutiset+19cbchelsingin-sanomatruvaftonbladetDWle-figaroirozhlasorf+11 more5d ago22 sources

Trump Administration Unveils Detailed Plans for Monumental Triumphal Arch in Washington

The Trump administration has revealed detailed plans for a monumental triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., describing it as a 76-meter-high white arch adorned with a winged golden Statue of Liberty and four golden lions, intended to be the largest and most beautiful in the world.

Narcissist Leaders
Worldberlingske14d ago

Narcissist Leaders

If the influx of Ukrainian refugees to Denmark continues, the municipality of Gentofte may be forced to house them in unconventional locations, such as a parking lot near Bakken amusement park.

Germany Considers Return of Syrian Refugees
Politicsfaz15d ago

Germany Considers Return of Syrian Refugees

A German Chancellor's office minister has differentiated the demand for Syrian refugees to return, while the German Association of Cities wishes for skilled workers to remain, and proposals for healthcare savings receive mixed reactions.

Eswatini to Repatriate Cambodian Man Deported by US
WorldAPThe Independent21d ago2 sources

Eswatini to Repatriate Cambodian Man Deported by US

Eswatini is set to repatriate Pheap Rom, a Cambodian man who was deported by the United States after losing his legal status during removal proceedings, despite his family having moved to the US as refugees.

Without the UN, a dark era for Gaza
Worldla-repubblica24d ago

Without the UN, a dark era for Gaza

We publish the speech of the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East. His mandate ends at the end of this month

Three More Iranian Women's Soccer Team Members Opt to Return Home from Australia
WorldBBCwsjThe Guardian+14Fox Newscbcaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladetFrance 24die-pressehinduYahoo+6 more1mo ago17 sources

Three More Iranian Women's Soccer Team Members Opt to Return Home from Australia

Three additional members of Iran's women's soccer team, who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia, have decided against staying and will return home, bringing the total to four of seven players who initially sought asylum.

Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for hosting Ukrainian refugees
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus ranks fourth in EU for hosting Ukrainian refugees

Cyprus has hosted 24,230 displaced Ukrainians under temporary protection as of January 31, placing the island fourth among EU member states in terms of beneficiaries relative to its population, according to Eurostat data.

International Donors Pledge Aid Amid Sudan's Fourth Year of War
WorldNYTThe GuardianAl Jazeera+30Fox NewscbcnosruvtagesschaufazaftonbladetDW+22 more11h ago33 sources

International Donors Pledge Aid Amid Sudan's Fourth Year of War

International donors have pledged billions in humanitarian aid for Sudan, as the country's devastating civil war enters its fourth year. The conflict has created one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, displacing millions and causing widespread suffering.

Ukrainian Refugees Share Perceptions of Life in Slovakia
Worlddennik-n5d ago

Ukrainian Refugees Share Perceptions of Life in Slovakia

A group interview with Ukrainian refugees living in Slovakia revealed their perceptions of the country, noting that the law is respected but the cost of living is high, and expressing curiosity about local eating habits during visits.

Germany's Merz and Syria's al-Shara Agree on Plan for 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+45bloombergFTThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknzzyle-uutisetnos+37 more16d ago48 sources

Germany's Merz and Syria's al-Shara Agree on Plan for 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have reiterated their goal for 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return to Syria within three years, aiming for approximately 200,000 returns annually, with an initial focus on Syria taking back its criminal citizens, following al-Sharaa's visit to Berlin where Merz's government emphasized a tougher stance on refugees and migrants.

Lebanon Faces Frustration Amidst 'Invisible War'
Worldsvenska-dagbladet17d ago

Lebanon Faces Frustration Amidst 'Invisible War'

A photographer documented the devastation and living conditions of refugees in Lebanon, describing an 'invisible war' where Hezbollah soldiers control movement and frustration is palpable.

Appeal Filed at UNHCR
Worldexpress-tribune20d ago

Appeal Filed at UNHCR

An appeal has been filed at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), though specific details regarding the nature or parties involved in the appeal are not provided.

K. Mitsotakis: The response to the crisis must be both national and European – We will not tolerate a repeat of 2015 on refugees
Politicsnaftemporiki28d ago

K. Mitsotakis: The response to the crisis must be both national and European – We will not tolerate a repeat of 2015 on refugees

Ευρωπαϊκό σχέδιο ώστε να αντιμετωπιστούν οι ανατιμήσεις, αλλά και για να αποφευχθεί επανάληψη της κρίσης του 2015 στο μεταναστευτικό λόγω του πολέμου στη Μέση Ανατολή ζήτησε ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης,…

Worlddaily-monitor-ug1mo ago

Refugees Hit Hard as Aid Dwindles

Refugees are facing severe difficulties as humanitarian aid continues to decrease, impacting their living conditions and access to essential services.

War Displaces 3.2 Million in Iran
Worldobservador1mo ago

War Displaces 3.2 Million in Iran

The ongoing war is exacerbating humanitarian needs in Iran, a country already hosting approximately 1.6 million refugees, mostly Afghans, leading to 3.2 million internally displaced people.