Headlines- Final referendum results showed on Sunday that Icelandic voters have rejected a plan to restart accassion talks with the European Union.
- At least 600 people killed and another 3000 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
- On Saturday, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank were attacked by masked Israeli settlers who trapped them in their homes and pelted rocks at them.
- On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the "criminal acts of violence" that Israeli settlers perpetrated in two Palestinian villages.
- In central Zimbabwe, a minibus carrying churchgoers crashed head-on with a truck, killing at least 27 people and injuring seven more.
- After being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom.
- The "Yes" and "No" camps in Iceland's EU referendum are tied at 51.17% and 48.83%, respectively.
Tag: Focus on Refugees
11,000 Migrants Planning to Travel to...
Migrants from Latin America, Africa, and Asia are crowded the streets of Necocl, a Colombian town located across the Gulf of Urabá from Panama. More than 11,000 migrants are stranded at the harbour, with more on their way to the United States
Focus on Refugees: Ifrah Ahmed- Somali...
Ifrah Ahmed was smuggled to Ireland, where she applied for asylum. She is now a high-profile supporter of the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and a global advocate against female genital mutilation
As Record Numbers of Illegal Migrants...
Officials in Lithuania say the number of illegal migrants arriving from Belarus has hit a new high, with around 300 detentions reported in just one day. The majority of the inmates are Iraqis who appear to have crossed the border with relative ease via Belarus. Belarus is allowing migrants to travel as a “provocation” toward the EU, according to Lithuanian and EU officials, in revenge for Minsk’s sanctions
Afghanistan’s Displaced People
The latest rise in warfare has displaced 330,000 Afghans since the beginning of the year.Maryam [not her actual name] and her family seek relief from the 45-degree-Celsius heat under a makeshift shelter in a camp on the outskirts of Mazar-e Sharif city in northern Afghanistan
Illegal Migrants from Belarus are Increasing...
Ingrida Simonyte, the Prime Minister of Lithuania, has said that her government will build a “additional physical barrier” between Lithuania and Belarus to prevent migrants from entering the nation from Belarus
Unpacking Refugee Life
The United Nations signed the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees in 1951 to define who a refugee is. Its initial goal was to protect millions of European refugees fleeing World War II. It changed the treaty to apply to refugees “without regard to geography.”
Young African Migrants in Spain Face...
Thousands of migrants are still making the risky voyage from Africa to Spain’s southern beaches. Hundreds of unaccompanied minors are among them, who are authorised to stay in Spain until they reach the age of 18 under Spanish law
“Together We Heal, Learn, and Shine”...
“Together We Heal, Learn, And Shine” Is Not Just The Slogan Of This Year’s World Refugee Day, But It Also Offers A Lot Of Inspiration For The Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Who Have Fled Their Homes
Focus on Refugees:World Refugee Day
Every year on June 20th, World Refugee Day is observed to honour and respect the spirit and tenacity of refugees all around the world. This day is commemorated by the United Nations to remember those who have been displaced from their homes.A series of report on the occasion of World Refugee Day
“A Day in the Life of...
World Refugee Day Is Commemorated Every Year On June 20. For Almost 80 Million People Globally, However, Forced Displacement Is A Daily Concern…Especially For Those Who Witness Migrants Migrating Into Their Neighbourhoods