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Geopolitical and humanitarian perspectives on migration in Cyprus: the forgotten divided island

Cyprus has seen a gradual rise in arrivals of migrants and refugees since 2013, mostly due to geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East. The island’s migration crisis is also a consequence of its fraught history since the 1974 war, which has defeated attempts at mediation for decades. In…

The Conversation

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon surpasses 3,000: Health Ministry

Ministry says 589 women and at least 185 children have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon over past 13 months.

Al Jazeera

90 Rohingya Left 'Stranded' On Indonesia Beach

Human traffickers left dozens of Rohingya refugees, including children, stranded on a shoreline in westernmost Indonesia on Thursday, while six dead bodies were found nearby, local officials said.

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Iraq Opens Arms To Lebanese Fleeing Israeli Attacks

Israeli bombardment of Lebanon forced Mohammed Fawaz and his family to flee so often that they finally moved many kilometres (miles) away to find respite in central Iraq.

International Business Times

Refugees Flee Lebanon To Syria Amid Border Crossing Closures

Israeli strikes on Lebanon-Syria border crossings disrupt refugee flow and humanitarian aid, raising concerns over worsening humanitarian crisis.

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Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties

A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission by an Israeli strike two days earlier

The Independent UK

Rohingya Refugees Stranded Off Indonesia's Coast Spark Controversy

140 Rohingya Muslims stranded on boat off Aceh coast, facing refusal to disembark. UNHCR and local community providing assistance. Rohingya face discrimina...

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Theo James issues warning after seeing impact climate change has on refugees

'White Lotus' star Theo James has shared his experiences after seeing the impact climate change is having on refugees.

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Coldplay to feature on FC Barcelona shirt in latest Spotify partnership

Coldplay have teamed up with Spotify to launch a new design of the FC Barcelona shirt that features a logo inspired by the new album 'Moon Music' - which will be worn by both the club's men's and women's teams in upcoming games.

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Spiralling Sudan Bloodshed Sparks Refugee Surge Into Chad

Nearly three million people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war in a still-growing exodus, the UN warned, with 25,000 fleeing to neighbouring Chad in the first week of October alone.

International Business Times

Italy Transfers First Group Of Migrants To Albania

Italy transfers first group of migrants to Albania for offshore asylum processing, facing mixed reactions. UNHCR oversees the process. Italy to incur 670 m...

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Brazilian nun awarded UN refugee prize

Sister Rosita Milesi runs national network helping refugees across Brazil and has helped shape public policy.

Al Jazeera

How a Rohingya rape survivor’s abortion became legally complicated

Two weeks ago, Sadia*, a 19-year-old Rohingya asylum seeker in India, was finally able to terminate her pregnancy that resulted from a reported rape that happened in Tripura in June. It cost her 10,000 Bangladeshi Taka (Rs 7,000) to abort in a private hospital in Bangladesh.

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Visiting UN Refugee Agency Chief Decries 'Terrible Crisis' In Lebanon

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi arrives in nation to show 'solidarity' with beleaguered nation and to plead for help

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UNHCR Chief Urges International Aid For Lebanon Crisis

Lebanon faces a severe crisis due to Israeli airstrikes, causing mass displacement and casualties. Urgent international action is needed to address the hum...

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Over 160,000 People Flee Lebanon To Syria Amid Hostilities

Learn about the escalating humanitarian crisis as 160,000 individuals flee Lebanon to Syria amid ongoing conflict.

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Es Devlin’s large-scale choral installation celebrates London’s displaced population

Es Devlin has partnered with UK for UNHCR on a free and open-to-all exhibition, ‘Congregation’, in London from 3-9 October 2024

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Biden asylum changes pose "grave danger"

President Joe Biden's restrictions on asylum endanger the lives of people fleeing poverty and violence, UNHCR said

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‘Cruel’: Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at US border

Migrant rights advocates slam measures, which will make it more difficult to apply for asylum, as ‘cruel’ and illegal.

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

The UN Refugee Agency operates at four crossing points to assist those fleeing Lebanon for safety in Syria.

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100,000 People Flee Lebanon To Syria Amid Intense Attacks

100,000 individuals flee Lebanon to Syria due to recent strikes, highlighting urgent need for humanitarian aid.

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Syrian Refugees Fleeing Lebanon As Israel Intensifies Bombardment Campaign

Israel's bombardment in Lebanon displaces Syrian refugees, leaving them vulnerable and lacking shelter. UNHCR reports a tragic situation with civilians str...

The Guardian - UK

Israel launches massive airstrike on Beirut in apparent bid to kill Hezbollah leader

Six confirmed dead and 91 hurt but other reports claim hundreds killed as sources close to Hezbollah say Hassan Nasrallah is alive

Al Jazeera

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

About half of them were children and adolescents and 80 percent were Syrian nationals, according to UNHCR.

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Hezbollah Launches Rockets Into Israel, Escalating Conflict

Escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel leads to casualties and destruction in Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza. Pope Francis calls for peace amidst the ...

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