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Ukrainians flee occupied territories through Russian 'filtration' checks

As Ukrainian counter-offensives gather momentum to win back the city of Kherson, inhabitants in some Russian-occupied territories have been advised to leave. Russian forces are letting them out, but only if they pass time-consuming and stressful checks known as "filtration". FRANCE 24’s correspondents met some of them.

France 24

Diabetes and high blood pressure: why are ‘urban’ diseases affecting refugees?

In camps like Mahama in Rwanda, cases of non-communicable diseases such as stroke and renal failure are growing – and even children are affected

The Guardian - UK

Refugee and migrant women are often excluded from mainstream domestic violence services and policy

In Australia, the discussion around gendered violence is increasingly focused on diversity. However, policy and services continue to be based mostly on the experiences of white, Anglo-settler women.

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Mediterranean ships recover 5 bodies, rescue over 1,100 refugees

There has been a series of rescues in recent days in the central Mediterranean, Italian coast guard says.

Al Jazeera

Edinburgh Council leader's local school warning for Ukrainian refugees on cruise ship

It docked in Leith two weeks ago to house up to 2500 refugees who have fled Vladimir Putin’s troops. It is understood the local authority was informed, rather than consulted, about the decision to base the vessel in their area.

Edinburgh Live

Schools could be overwhelmed when thousands of Ukrainian refugees move to cruise ship in Edinburgh

Scottish Government-chartered MS Victoria docked in city's Leith two weeks ago to house up to 2500 refugees fleeing Russian troops.

Daily Record

Sunak’s hardline immigration plan includes a cap on refugees and floating detention centres for asylum seekers

The former chancellor would withhold aid from poor countries that refused to cooperate

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Chinese Movie Production Team Takes over Syria’s Hajar al-Aswad

Bustling noise is heard in the far northeast of Syria's town of Hajar al-Aswad, which was a major stronghold for ISIS. The racket is made by a Chinese film crew shooting a Jackie Chan-produced action movie, called “Home Operation.” Hajar al-Aswad, which means “black rock” in Arabic, was once a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Reminds Lebanon of Commitment to Non-Refoulement of Displaced Syrians

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Najat Rochdi, reiterated that protection of refugees is a humanitarian and moral imperative and lies at the heart of all humanitarian actions. She recalled the commitment of the Lebanese government to the principle of non-refoulement under international law, and to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian family living terrified under fire in bunker while they have Scots home waiting

Refugee champion David Louden is frustrated as Home Office holds up family's bid to reach safety.

Daily Record

'Grant Shapps is nowhere to be seen while holidaymakers face travel chaos'

The UK Government now has less clout than it had as an EU member, as we also see over refugee and migrant Channel boat crossings. Hard-working Brits are seeing their holidays being turned into a nightmare

Daily Mirror

Everton to offer free tickets for Dynamo Kyiv game to Ukrainian refugees

Entry to the ‘Match for Peace’ at Goodison Park will be free for families and their hosts living on Merseyside.

The Independent UK

Frank Lampard hails Everton scheme to give free tickets to Ukrainian fans

Ukrainian refugees from across the Liverpool City Region are to get free tickets for Everton's 'Match for Peace' against Dynamo Kyiv

Liverpool Echo

Ukrainian family set for Perthshire forced to apply for full refugee status in Romania due to long visa delays

Delays to their UK visa application could have seen Iryna Vekhtieva, and her sons Filip and Timofii, deported back to the war-torn nation

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Mum ‘to rebuild life’ after partner left her for refugee as he moves second woman in

Lorna Garnett, 28, this week won a restraining order against her ex Tony, 29, this week after he allegedly bombarded her with abusive messages

The Guardian - UK

Dutch plans to house refugees on cruise ships described as ‘absurd’ and illegal

Solution to overcrowded asylum centres angers NGOs, though three ships have already been commissioned

Daily Mirror

Heartbreaking reality of Ukrainian refugees facing starvation and trafficking in camps

Paul McCarthy, and his family wanted to help Ukrainians fleeing the war and within weeks were driving from the UK to refugee camps in Slovakia in a convoy with over six tonnes of food to help those in need

The Conversation

Small changes could bridge communication and cultural gaps for people from refugee backgrounds who need disability support

People with disability and their family members from non-English speaking refugee backgrounds come up against language and communication barriers when they try to access services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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World Court says it has jurisdiction, Myanmar genocide case to proceed

The World Court on Friday rejected Myanmar's objections to a genocide case over its treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority, paving the way for the case to be heard in full.

ABC News

Census data helps in fight for refugee funding, as Toowoomba found to have largest Yazidi population

Refugees who escaped persecution at the hands of ISIS have changed the face of one regional Queensland city. But the fight for settlement support is ongoing.

Daily Mirror

Escaped monkey attacks Ukrainian refugee girl, two, leaving her with 'severe' wounds

Young Ukrainian Paulina, two, was standing with friends in their garden when the escaped monkey attacked, grabbing on to the toddler and savaging her face and limbs

The Independent UK

As Ohio welcomes refugees, a nonprofit gives them a boost

Hakizimana Muvunye, a refugee from Congo who lives in Cleveland, is a man doing his best

The National (Scotland)

Damning internal report slams Home Office's 'awful' handling of Channel crossings

THE damning results of an investigation into the Home Office’s handling of the surge in Channel crossings by vulnerable refugee has been described…

Daily Mirror

Brit dad who dumped partner for Ukrainian invites another refugee into home

Tony and Sofiia have set up a new home that they are renting together in Bradford and have begun sharing their place with a refugee couple - another Sofia, and her boyfriend, Illia

The Independent UK

Grenfell fire: Syrian refugee cried for mother moments before falling 14 floors

Mohammad Alhajali moved to the UK in 2014 for a better life, but died in the blaze at the age of 23.

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