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Greece facing refugee children's emergency' as arrivals double in 2024

Greece is facing a refugee children's emergency with a sharp rise in unaccompanied minors and insufficient safe zones for housing them.

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.

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.

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.
#bashar-al-assad

Celebrations in Damascus as Syrian opposition declares end of al-Assad rule

Syria celebrated the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule after 13 years of conflict, marking a potential shift in governance.
Opposition fighters declared Damascus free from Assad, leading to public jubilation.

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.

The End of a 13-Year Nightmare

The fall of Assad offers a chance for political transformation in Syria, despite uncertainty about what follows.

Normalising al-Assad's regime is against Europe's interests

Normalising relations with al-Assad would endorse war crimes and exacerbate the refugee crisis in Europe.

What Is Happening in Syria

The Syrian Civil War has had devastating humanitarian impacts and is affecting global politics, particularly in Europe as refugees increase.
The balance of power in Syria is shifting with recent rebel successes, signaling potential changes in the conflict's trajectory.

Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?

Major shift in Syria's political landscape as Assad's rule ends.
Millions of Syrians displaced, with significant refugee populations in Turkiye and Lebanon.

Celebrations in Damascus as Syrian opposition declares end of al-Assad rule

Syria celebrated the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule after 13 years of conflict, marking a potential shift in governance.
Opposition fighters declared Damascus free from Assad, leading to public jubilation.

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.

The End of a 13-Year Nightmare

The fall of Assad offers a chance for political transformation in Syria, despite uncertainty about what follows.

Normalising al-Assad's regime is against Europe's interests

Normalising relations with al-Assad would endorse war crimes and exacerbate the refugee crisis in Europe.

What Is Happening in Syria

The Syrian Civil War has had devastating humanitarian impacts and is affecting global politics, particularly in Europe as refugees increase.
The balance of power in Syria is shifting with recent rebel successes, signaling potential changes in the conflict's trajectory.

Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?

Major shift in Syria's political landscape as Assad's rule ends.
Millions of Syrians displaced, with significant refugee populations in Turkiye and Lebanon.
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#syria

More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN

The ongoing conflict is forcing mass displacement from Lebanon to Syria, mainly affecting vulnerable populations like children and Syrian nationals.

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.

More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN

The ongoing conflict is forcing mass displacement from Lebanon to Syria, mainly affecting vulnerable populations like children and Syrian nationals.

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.
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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.
#displacement

The world's most ignored displacement crisis: Burkina Faso in pictures

Burkina Faso faces a severe humanitarian crisis with record displacements and a significant portion of the population in need of assistance.

Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN

Climate change is significantly increasing global displacement, now reaching 120 million people, primarily in conflict-affected regions. It complicates the refugee crisis significantly.

From Sudan to Chad: survival in the face of adversity DW 11/22/2024

Mariam's journey to Chad exemplifies the severe consequences of armed conflict driving countless individuals from their homeland.

The world's most ignored displacement crisis: Burkina Faso in pictures

Burkina Faso faces a severe humanitarian crisis with record displacements and a significant portion of the population in need of assistance.

Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN

Climate change is significantly increasing global displacement, now reaching 120 million people, primarily in conflict-affected regions. It complicates the refugee crisis significantly.

From Sudan to Chad: survival in the face of adversity DW 11/22/2024

Mariam's journey to Chad exemplifies the severe consequences of armed conflict driving countless individuals from their homeland.
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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.
#humanitarian-aid

Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN

Over 100,000 people have fled Lebanon to Syria due to intensified Israeli airstrikes, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is actively assisting displaced individuals at four crossing points in response to the escalating conflict.

At a Camp for Sudanese Refugees, the Overlooked Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World' Comes Into Focus

Adre, a border town in Chad, has become a crucial location for Sudanese refugees escaping civil war and famine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN

Over 100,000 people have fled Lebanon to Syria due to intensified Israeli airstrikes, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is actively assisting displaced individuals at four crossing points in response to the escalating conflict.

At a Camp for Sudanese Refugees, the Overlooked Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World' Comes Into Focus

Adre, a border town in Chad, has become a crucial location for Sudanese refugees escaping civil war and famine.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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Myanmar's cultural life continues to deteriorate amid civil war

The situation for Myanmar artists is deteriorating due to civil war, economic collapse, and government censorship, forcing many to flee the country.
#channel-crossings

Protesters pay tribute to 12 people who died in Channel

Opening legal safe routes for refugees is essential to address the humanitarian crisis in the English Channel.

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.

Protesters pay tribute to 12 people who died in Channel

Opening legal safe routes for refugees is essential to address the humanitarian crisis in the English Channel.

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.
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#immigration-policy

Canadian police are on 'high alert' for asylum-seekers after Trump's win

Canada braces for asylum-seeker influx due to anticipated U.S. deportations under Trump administration, while managing record refugee claims.

Robert Jenrick vows to cut aid to countries that do not take back refused asylum seekers

Robert Jenrick proposes cutting aid and visas to non-compliant countries to curb illegal immigration and boost deportations.
Focus on immigration will heavily influence the outcome of the Tory leadership race.

Canadian police are on 'high alert' for asylum-seekers after Trump's win

Canada braces for asylum-seeker influx due to anticipated U.S. deportations under Trump administration, while managing record refugee claims.

Robert Jenrick vows to cut aid to countries that do not take back refused asylum seekers

Robert Jenrick proposes cutting aid and visas to non-compliant countries to curb illegal immigration and boost deportations.
Focus on immigration will heavily influence the outcome of the Tory leadership race.
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We checked on a mother and asked what she was feeding her new baby. She said just hot water'

Refugees in Tunisia face extreme violence and inadequate medical care, leading to grassroots healthcare initiatives to treat injuries and infections.
#european-union

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.

Asylum applications in the EU hit seven-year high

More than 1.1 million people applied for asylum in the EU in 2023, nearing 2015 levels.
Syrians remained the top applicants, with an 18% increase in asylum applications in 2023.

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.

Asylum applications in the EU hit seven-year high

More than 1.1 million people applied for asylum in the EU in 2023, nearing 2015 levels.
Syrians remained the top applicants, with an 18% increase in asylum applications in 2023.
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Jennifer Kim Sohn Sews Together '25 Million Stitches'

Jennifer Kim Sohn created '25 Million Stitches' to raise awareness about the refugee crisis through art and activism.
#immigration

Anti-immigration mood sweeping EU capitals puts strain on bloc's unity

The EU is shifting from open borders to strict anti-immigration policies due to pressure from far-right parties.

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.

Anti-immigration mood sweeping EU capitals puts strain on bloc's unity

The EU is shifting from open borders to strict anti-immigration policies due to pressure from far-right parties.

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.
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NYC to close mega Randall's Island migrant shelter as new arrivals decline | amNewYork

New York City is closing the Randall's Island migrant shelter due to a significant drop in new arrivals, signifying a shift in crisis management.
#afghanistan

Afghans in UK and Ireland left in lurch as embassy shuts down in London

The closure of the Afghan embassy threatens the support network for thousands of Afghans in the UK and Ireland.

I have to get him back': Army veteran's final mission to give Afghan comrade a home

British army veteran urges UK to help Afghan comrade denied sanctuary
Former Afghan special forces denied relocation to UK despite helping British forces

Afghans in UK and Ireland left in lurch as embassy shuts down in London

The closure of the Afghan embassy threatens the support network for thousands of Afghans in the UK and Ireland.

I have to get him back': Army veteran's final mission to give Afghan comrade a home

British army veteran urges UK to help Afghan comrade denied sanctuary
Former Afghan special forces denied relocation to UK despite helping British forces
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#rohingya

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.

I can't speak but my photos do': how a mute Rohingya boy talks to the world

Asom Khan, a 15-year-old Rohingya living in refugee camps, communicates through his art and photography, sharing stories of his community.
Inspired by other Rohingya photographers, Khan recognizes the power of images in portraying the Rohingya situation to the world, creating understanding.

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.

I can't speak but my photos do': how a mute Rohingya boy talks to the world

Asom Khan, a 15-year-old Rohingya living in refugee camps, communicates through his art and photography, sharing stories of his community.
Inspired by other Rohingya photographers, Khan recognizes the power of images in portraying the Rohingya situation to the world, creating understanding.
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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.

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.

Germany: Solingen attack suspect named, remanded in custody DW 08/25/2024

A Syrian man named Issa Al H. is accused of a deadly stabbing attack at a festival in Germany with links to the Islamic State.
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I felt euphoria': Ukraine's borderland refugees praise incursion into Russia

Ukrainian civilians flee as Russian forces retaliate.

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.
#artificial-intelligence

Our world in photos: June 14

A 6-meter-tall 'Inflatable Refugee' at Barcelona's opera house sparks debate on refugees' plight.
Pope Francis urges G7 leaders to prioritize human dignity in AI development, cautioning against dehumanizing consequences.

All eyes on Rafah': how AI-generated image swept across social media

The image of refugee tents spelling out 'All Eyes on Rafah' has gone viral on social media amid the Israel-Gaza war.

Our world in photos: June 14

A 6-meter-tall 'Inflatable Refugee' at Barcelona's opera house sparks debate on refugees' plight.
Pope Francis urges G7 leaders to prioritize human dignity in AI development, cautioning against dehumanizing consequences.

All eyes on Rafah': how AI-generated image swept across social media

The image of refugee tents spelling out 'All Eyes on Rafah' has gone viral on social media amid the Israel-Gaza war.
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Putin is seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, says Estonian PM

Putin is using the threat of mass migration to weaken Europe and exploit vulnerabilities, affecting Ukraine and potentially causing a significant refugee crisis.

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.

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.
#ukraine

Playing with fire': Ukraine's frustration grows with US lawmakers, Europe

Ukraine is increasing its army by 300,000 troops due to lack of adequate support from the US and EU.

An Ontario woman's husband went missing in Ukraine. She's asking Canadians not to forget the war | CBC News

Ukrainian woman fled war while pregnant
Ongoing need for support from Canada

Playing with fire': Ukraine's frustration grows with US lawmakers, Europe

Ukraine is increasing its army by 300,000 troops due to lack of adequate support from the US and EU.

An Ontario woman's husband went missing in Ukraine. She's asking Canadians not to forget the war | CBC News

Ukrainian woman fled war while pregnant
Ongoing need for support from Canada
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European Parliament approves migration deal after years of deadlock

European Parliament voted in favor of migration deal to overhaul EU's approach
The migration and asylum pact is a major breakthrough after three years of negotiation.

Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for Prophet Song' DW 11/27/2023

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for his dystopian novel "Prophet Song."
Lynch's book captures social and political anxieties of the current moment while dealing with timeless themes.

Bloody policies': MSF recovers 11 bodies from Mediterranean off Libya

European countries criticized for complicity in migration deaths.

Syrian refugees' plight comes into full view in Green Border

Films like Green Border have the potential to impact public opinion and government policy but are gradually losing their influence in modern times.

Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: I've perhaps made people angry'

Tommy Olsen faces 20 years in jail for smuggling allegations amidst his humanitarian efforts during the refugee crisis in Greece.

You'll Never Forget the Things You See in Green Border

The film 'Green Border' directed by Agnieszka Holland portrays raw human behavior in a refugee drama set in the Belarus-Poland border zone, utilizing black and white to convey a timeless quality.

The EU's 1 billion-euro gift will hurt Lebanon and its people

The EU aid package for Lebanon may inadvertently contribute to the corrupt elite's power and fuel violence against citizens and refugees.
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