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UN Body Says Violence Against Syrians in Lebanon on the Rise

Discrimination and violence against Syrian refugees in Lebanon has soared in recent weeks as the country grapples with high food prices and shortages, the UN refugee agency told the Associated Press on Friday. “We have seen tensions between Lebanese and Syrians at bakeries across the country,” United Nations High Commissioner…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gugu Mbatha-Raw on Apple TV+ show Surface, her dream role and why she likes to dig into the darkness at work

The Loki star’s new thriller, about a woman with memory loss piecing her life back together, is her third collaboration with Reese Witherspoon

Evening Standard

As Lebanese staple runs short, tempers flare at bakeries

Mohamed Abu Khodr had been waiting for hours outside a Beirut bakery in hopes of buying two bags of subsidised bread he needs to feed his family. But there was no sign of the doors opening for him or the dozens of other people outside.

Reuters

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Climate migration growing but not fully recognized by world

Tens of millions of people are being uprooted by natural disasters due to the impact of climate change, though the world has yet to fully recognize climate migrants or come up with a formalized mechanism to assess their needs and help them

The Independent UK

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

Ukraine warns grain export deal will stall if there are further Russian airstrikes on key ports – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Tories spend £120m on Rwanda plan – but country 'can only accept 200 migrants'

RWANDA can only accept a “couple of hundred” migrants despite the Tory government already having spent £120 million on the scheme.

The National (Scotland)

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Rwanda says it can only bring in 200 migrants from UK under controversial deportation scheme

The African nation had originally agreed to take up to 1,000 migrants from the UK

Evening Standard

Priti Patel warned against Rwanda deportation plan by officials, court hears

Court documents show UK officials repeatedly warned against the plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda - with fears refugees could be drafted to 'conduct armed operations in neighbouring countries'

Daily Mirror

Rwanda policy ‘could change UK position on human rights record’, High Court told

The founder of Care4Calais called details that were made public on Tuesday ‘shocking but not surprising’.

The Independent UK

‘It shouldn’t be happening again’: M23 rebels return to wreak havoc in DRC

Ten years ago, M23 rebels forced thousands from their homes in North Kivu until they were defeated. But now they are back

The Guardian - UK

Home Office in fresh row with UNHCR over Rwanda asylum policy

Despite court hearing, Home Office continues to claim UNHCR is supportive of controversial scheme

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of Ukrainian refugees intend to stay in host countries

UN survey shows the majority of people fleeing Russia’s invasion plan to stay put until hostilities subside.

Al Jazeera

Two-thirds of Ukraine refugees plan to stay put for now - UN

Around two-thirds of refugees from Ukraine expect to stay in their host countries until hostilities subside and the security situation improves after Russia's invasion, a survey by the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has found.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Two-Thirds of Ukraine Refugees Plan to Stay Put for Now, Says UN

Radio France Internationale

It’s a long, weary ride for refugees who make it to Kenya

For many refugees in eastern Africa, Kenya is home – with UNHCR figures showing that more than half a million live in the country. While Kenya is the final destination for many, it is also the beginning of an odyssey of paperwork.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Griffiths to Asharq Al-Awsat: Climate, Conflict and Cost-of-living Threaten World’s Poorest

Asharq Al-Awsat has asked Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths about the three biggest threats the world’s poorest collectively face. His answer was: “Climate, conflict and cost-of-living. And they’re all connected.” When asked about double standards in refugee treatment, the UN official told the newspaper in…

Al Jazeera

Myanmar refugees in Thailand endure resettlement wait

Refugees who fled a military crackdown in Myanmar face a precarious situation in Thailand as they wait for resettlement.

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The Independent UK

Lebanon hopes to repatriate Syrian refugees within months

A Lebanese minister says the government hopes to start repatriating Syrian refugees within months

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

226 Asylum-Seekers Evacuated from Libya to Italy, Nigeria

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) evacuated on Friday 95 asylum-seekers and refugees from Libya to safety in Italy. They included children, women, survivors of violence, the organization stated, noting that it relies on the international community to provide safe pathways out of Libya for some of the…

Al Jazeera

The refugees cast adrift in the Mediterranean

Despite overwhelming evidence that asylum seekers have been brutally pushed back from Greek waters, authorities deny it.

Al Jazeera

Despairing teen refugee found hanged in Libya detention centre

Asylum seekers at Ain Zara detention centre say Mohamed Abdel Aziz hanged himself, highlighting refugees’ plight.

ABC News

Prince Charles is attending his first CHOGM as future Commonwealth head, but the UK's Rwanda deal could make it awkward

Inspired by Australia, the United Kingdom is trying to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for offshore processing. Prince Charles is reportedly opposed to the idea, and it could make this week's Commonwealth leaders meeting in Rwanda uncomfortable for the future king.

The Guardian - UK

Eritrea women’s team footballers still in hiding after escaping in Uganda

Five members of Eritrea’s Under-20 women’s team who escaped after playing in a tournament in Uganda last year remain in hiding, the Guardian understands

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