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Syrian refugees in fear as Lebanon steps up deportations

An increase in raids by the Lebanese Armed Forces has left Syrian refugees in hiding, worried about being forced back.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Lidia Bastianich honors immigrants and their food in PBS special 'Lidia Celebrates America'

In her new PBS special, Lidia Bastianich samples the foods of the world without ever leaving the U_S_ The Emmy-award winning TV host, author and restaurateur explores the immigrant experience through food in “Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us.”

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

OPINION - I quit my Home Office job because I hate Braverman’s views on refugees

I quit my role at the Home Office last year because I could not serve in a department led by our current Home Secretary, whose views towards refugee “people like me” are despicable. I fled what is today Somaliland 33 years ago with half of my family, leaving the rest…

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Recreate UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme for Sudan refugees, urges one of plan’s architects

Krish Kandiah wants same help given to Ukrainians offered to Sudanese families fleeing civil war

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

‘I saw many bodies’: having escaped one conflict, Tigray refugees face new terrors

Living in UN camps in a rapidly collapsing Sudan, refugees from Ethiopia are being kidnapped, taken across the Sahara, and tortured for ransom – in a brutal, multimillion-dollar industry

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

Government must use trauma-informed approach to end uncertainty on refugee visa applications

In February this year, the Albanese government announced that thousands of refugees living in Australia who were on Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) would now be moved onto a permanent visa known as a Resolution of Status Visa (ROS).

The Conversation · May 14, 2023

Most east African refugees are hosted close to borders – it's a deliberate war strategy

There are close to 4 million people living in refugee camps across Africa. Of the more than 300 camps, nearly 70% are situated within 30km-50km of an international border. They include some of the largest camps in the continent, such as Kakuma in northern Kenya, Nyarugusu in western Tanzania and…

The Conversation · May 14, 2023

Tony was a gang member and drug dealer. Now, he picks up the 'broken pieces' of humanity

After abuse tore Tony's childhood apart, he joined a crime gang and became a drug dealer. It almost took his life, but a random street encounter changed everything.

ABC News · May 13, 2023

More migrant kids dying in US custody

The Honduran foreign minister said his government is in contact with the family of the teen who died

Salon · May 13, 2023

Doha photo exhibition sheds light on life of Rohingya refugees

Images by three young Rohingya photographers are on display in Qatari capital as part of Tasweer photo festival.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023