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17th April, 2013
For Jalozai IDPs, returning home is a far-off dream
“I had never imagined what it is like to depend on other people’s charity. Back home, I could sufficiently feed my large family even when my business was down."
“I had never imagined what it is like to depend on other people’s charity. Back home, I could sufficiently feed my large family even when my business was down."
26th March, 2013
Sewing machines drown out gunfire in Aleppo factory
For some in Syria's war-torn city, the din of sewing machines has replaced the sound of gunfire and bombing, as bombardment by regime forces becomes less frequent.
For some in Syria's war-torn city, the din of sewing machines has replaced the sound of gunfire and bombing, as bombardment by regime forces becomes less frequent.
24th March, 2013
Fire in Thai refugee camp kills 42
Fire swept through a remote camp in northwestern Thailand for refugees from Myanmar, killing at least 42 people.
Fire swept through a remote camp in northwestern Thailand for refugees from Myanmar, killing at least 42 people.
23rd March, 2013
UNHCR postpones registration of IDPs
Due to mass scale arrival of displaced persons, UNHCR postponed the registration process.
Due to mass scale arrival of displaced persons, UNHCR postponed the registration process.
1st February, 2013
420,000 people in Homs desperate for aid: UN
UNICEF staff determined that in addition to those most in need of aid, another 280,000 people were severely affected by the Syria conflict.
UNICEF staff determined that in addition to those most in need of aid, another 280,000 people were severely affected by the Syria conflict.
25th January, 2013
Record number: 6,400 Syrians flee to Jordan in 24 hours
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
UN says record number of refugees flee Syria as air force launches new raids, following violence that killed at least 98 people across the country on Thursday.
16th October, 2012
Red Cross tallies 72.4 million forced migrants worldwide
Political upheaval, violence and natural disasters have forced some 72.4 million people to migrate from their homes worldwide.
Political upheaval, violence and natural disasters have forced some 72.4 million people to migrate from their homes worldwide.
2nd August, 2012
Afghan scavengers in Karachi crosshairs
Rag-pickers are caught up in an increasingly vicious cycle of violence plaguing Pakistan’s largest city.
Rag-pickers are caught up in an increasingly vicious cycle of violence plaguing Pakistan’s largest city.
24th July, 2012
US warns Syria against using chemical weapons
US President Obama warned his Syrian counterpart that it would be a “tragic mistake” to unleash chemical weapons, after Damascus admit that it has a stockpile and will use them if attacked.
US President Obama warned his Syrian counterpart that it would be a “tragic mistake” to unleash chemical weapons, after Damascus admit that it has a stockpile and will use them if attacked.
10th July, 2012
Snippets from Sudan
For decades, Sudan’s southerners fought the country’s predominately Arab rulers in the north. More than two million people died before the fighting ended in a…
For decades, Sudan’s southerners fought the country’s predominately Arab rulers in the north. More than two million people died before the fighting ended in a…
3rd July, 2012
Dozens of Syrian soldiers defect to Turkey: news agency
The latest defections bring to 14 the number of Syrian generals to have crossed into Turkey, abandoning the regime of Syria’s President Assad.
The latest defections bring to 14 the number of Syrian generals to have crossed into Turkey, abandoning the regime of Syria’s President Assad.
21st June, 2012
World Refugee Week: Bangladeshi’s on the Rohingya
Recent reports of the suffering of the Rohingya in Burma is tipping public opinion in Bangladesh in favour of assisting the refugees.
Recent reports of the suffering of the Rohingya in Burma is tipping public opinion in Bangladesh in favour of assisting the refugees.
19th June, 2012
Death sentences in Myanmar unrest murder case
Myanmar’s President Thein Sein warned that the unrest could disrupt the nation’s fragile democratic reforms as it emerges from decades of army rule.
Myanmar’s President Thein Sein warned that the unrest could disrupt the nation’s fragile democratic reforms as it emerges from decades of army rule.
14th March, 2012
Rise in number of people seeking refuge abroad
PESHAWAR, March 13: Violence and fears of persecution have driven thousands of people to seek asylum in other countries, says a report prepared by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
PESHAWAR, March 13: Violence and fears of persecution have driven thousands of people to seek asylum in other countries, says a report prepared by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
8th March, 2012
50 North Korean orphans flee to China: legislator
SEOUL: Some 50 North Korean orphans are hiding in China after fleeing their impoverished homeland, a South Korean legislator involved in a high-profile campaign to…
SEOUL: Some 50 North Korean orphans are hiding in China after fleeing their impoverished homeland, a South Korean legislator involved in a high-profile campaign to…
23rd February, 2012
War, neglect leave 500,000 Afghans homeless: Amnesty
Half a million Afghans displaced by war have been left homeless and struggling to survive because of government and international neglect,
Half a million Afghans displaced by war have been left homeless and struggling to survive because of government and international neglect,
8th February, 2012
Killer winter hits Kabul
As winter hits Kabul, Afghans who are living in the refugee camps in the capital of Kabul worry about how the unusually cold winter can…
As winter hits Kabul, Afghans who are living in the refugee camps in the capital of Kabul worry about how the unusually cold winter can…
8th December, 2011
UNHCR providing free eduction to 74,000 Afghans
ISLAMABAD: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is providing free elementary education to more than 74,000 Afghans through 176 schools in 81 camps in…
ISLAMABAD: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is providing free elementary education to more than 74,000 Afghans through 176 schools in 81 camps in…
20th October, 2011
Khyber IDPs in desperate need of food
PESHAWAR: The government should ensure adequate supply of food and non-food items to Jalozai camp where internally displaced persons of Khyber Agency desperately need them,…
PESHAWAR: The government should ensure adequate supply of food and non-food items to Jalozai camp where internally displaced persons of Khyber Agency desperately need them,…
13th October, 2011
PAKISTAN: Flood impact to worsen unless aid increases
GENEVA: Pakistan’s monsoon floods have devastated millions of lives, but one month on, the international response remains sluggish, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian situation.…
GENEVA: Pakistan’s monsoon floods have devastated millions of lives, but one month on, the international response remains sluggish, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian situation.…
