Tag: refugees
Indian nun, companions shelter women, children fleeing war in Ukraine
The nun said the infant and her mother reminded her of Joseph and Mary fleeing Bethlehem to Egypt with the infant Jesus
Catholic bishop lauds Philippine move to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Bishop Ruperto Santos said the move “will be our gift to the whole world”
Junta roadblocks leave 10,000 refugees at risk of starvation in Myanmar
The refugees had been relying on a flow of goods through a town, which served as a regional hub until access was cut off
Bangladesh arrests Rohingya cleric over murder of activist
The murder of Mohib Ullah sent shockwaves through the massive settlements that house hundreds of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees reject return to Myanmar without assurances
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will not return to their home in Myanmar unless they are granted equal rights and freedom of movement
Hundreds flee to India following clashes in Myanmar’s Chin state
Reports said at least 3,000 people have been displaced in recent days by fighting between local defense groups and government forces
Pope Francis hails as ‘hero’ parents who flee conflict with children
"They are heroes because I see in them the courage of those who risk their lives for love of their children, for love of their family"
Fire at Bangladesh Rohingya camp leaves thousands homeless
The fire raced through shelters made of bamboo and tarpaulin, leaving more than 5,000 people homeless
Poverty pushes thousands of people in Myanmar to Thailand
With borders closed since March 2020, migrants have no choice but to make the journey illegally
More than 100 Rohingya brought to safety in Indonesia after protests
The rescue operation followed local protests and pressure from rights groups, including the UNHRC
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