Refugees
- Middle East
Over 42,000 refugees, asylum-seekers in Libya: UNHCR
Tripoli: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced that there are currently 42,210 registered refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya. So far in 2021, a total of 20,799 refugees and immigrants have been rescued at…
- World
Iran closes border with Afghanistan after refugee influx
New Delhi: Iran has announced the closure of its key border crossing with Afghanistan’s Nimroz province after the Taliban took over four provinces in the war-ravaged country. Media reports said the crossing point…
- Middle East
Raw materials shortage delays Gaza reconstruction: UNRWA
Gaza: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) warned that a shortage of raw materials is delaying the reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. Director of…
- Middle East
Not worried about security on Iran-Afghan border: Foreign Ministry
Tehran: Iran foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed confidence that the eastern border with Afghanistan is safe and peaceful and there is nothing to worry about when it comes to the deteriorating situation…
- World
Surge in Afghan violence triggers refugee crisis
Kabul: As the violence continues to intensify in Afghanistan amid US drawdown, a major refugee crisis is emerging with neighbouring countries staring at an exodus of refugees fleeing the war-like situation. Amid…
- Sports
Nadia Nadim, the refugee girl from Afghanistan is Europe’s top footballer
Abhijit Sen Gupta Whenever we think of Afghanistan, we think of a country ravaged by internecine war. Or we think about the heritage, culture and customs of the people. But we must also remember that…
- Photos
Fire at Rohinya refugee camp in Delhi
New Delhi: Police personnel patrol as Rohingya Muslim refugees rummage for belongings on the charred debris of their houses, after a fire broke out on Saturday night at Madanpur Khadar in New…
- Middle East
52K Palestinians take refuge in UN-run schools in Gaza: UN report
Gaza: A UN report said on Tuesday that 52,000 Palestinians took refuge at schools run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip, as a…
- India
SC declines to free Rohingyas but says no deportation without due process
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to release nearly 150-170 Rohingya refugees held in a sub-jail in Jammu while ordering they should not be deported unless the procedure prescribed is followed.…
- Top Stories
Tale of three countries: Rohingya girl is stuck in Assam; her family in Bangladesh
Amid growing protests and increasing violence in Myanmar due to a military coup, Assam police last Thursday made a failed attempt to repatriate a 15-year-old Rohingya refugee into the neighbouring country. She…
- India
Mizoram urges Centre not to deport Myanmarese taking refuge after coup
Aizawl: Mizoram has urged the Centre not to deport the 300 Myanmarese who have taken refuge in the northeastern state after a military coup in the neighbouring country last month, an official said…
- Technology
Airbnb launches nonprofit to help essential workers, refugees
New Delhi: As communities around the world grapple with the devastating impacts of natural disasters and the pandemic, home rental service Airbnb has launched Airbnb.org dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people…
- Hyderabad
Homeless seek refuge under bus shelters, tree shade
Hyderabad: With an apathetic government turning a blind eye and non-governmental organizations (NGO) also toning down support, Hyderabad’s homeless folks, which includes migrant workers, now have literally nowhere to go. With heavy rains…
- Photos
Pakistan refugees in Delhi make rakhis for soldier
New Delhi: A Pakistan refugee displays rakhis made for soldiers ahead of the Raksha Bandhan festival, during Unlock 2.0, near Majnu ka Tilla in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (PTI Photo/Manvender…
- Technology
Google donates additional $300K to help displaced persons
SAN FRANCISCO: Google has announced an additional $300,000 grant to help the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) further prepare refugees for the changing nature of work. Google.org would host online training to help…
