Tag: refugees
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
Scars of Aceh conflict open local hearts to Rohingya plight
Indonesia said it will now let dozens of Rohingya refugees come ashore after protests from locals and the international community
Thousands spill across Thai border amid flight from clashes in Myanmar’s...
Refugees are enduring extremely unsanitary conditions with just a few toilets for thousands of people
Indonesia rejects Rohingya refugees, sends stricken boat to Malaysia
At least 100 mostly women and children aboard a wooden vessel said to be taking on water were denied refuge
Pope Francis appeals for joint political action for refugees and migrants
Pope Francis appealed for a joint effort to find concrete solutions to safeguard the lives and dignity of migrants arriving on the continent
Thousands of refugees amassed at Thai border amid fighting in Myanmar’s...
The latest clashes began at around 5 p.m. on Sunday in Phlu Gyi village, forcing refugees who were taking shelter there to flee again
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