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Putin’s Electoral Chief Ready to Organize Presidential Elections for Ukrainians Living in Russia
Ella Pamfilova, responsible for organizing Putin's recent clean election, stated that the Central Electoral Commission of Russia would facilitate voting rights for Ukrainians residing in Russia if Ukr...
'I can't walk anymore': Afghans freeze to death on route to Iran
A 15-year-old Afghan boy named Habibullah froze to death while attempting to cross the mountainous border between Afghanistan and Iran in search of work due to extreme poverty. His mother, Mah Jan, de...
Ukraine is fighting to push Russians from Hrabovske village after occupiers took 50 civilians hostage, then forcibly deported them to Russia
Russian forces have occupied and taken hostages in the village of Hrabovske in Ukraine. After holding 50 civilians, they were forcibly deported to Russia by the occupiers....
Phone seizures denounced as latest 'inhumane' asylum seeker policy in UK
The new Labour government in the UK introduced legislation allowing officials to seize asylum seekers’ mobile phones and SIM cards without needing an arrest, ostensibly for tracking people smugglers. ...
Rohingya crisis deepens as Myanmar election offers no hope for return
A young Rohingya refugee named Rashid arrived in Langkawi, Malaysia after escaping by boat from persecution in Myanmar. At age 14, he has seen many such arrivals over the years due to ongoing violence...
Georgia extends free healthcare for Ukrainian refugees through April 2026
The Georgian government has announced an extension of free state healthcare benefits for Ukrainian refugees with permanent residency status in the country, providing coverage through April 2026....
Germany trains immigrant teachers to fill gaps in schools
Germany is facing a severe shortage of educators and is exploring ways to harness the expertise of immigrants and refugees who formerly worked as teachers in their home countries. A new program spearh...
'I know the pain': ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief
Barham Salih, who has experienced torture and exile, became the new leader of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in January 2023. At age 65, he is the first former head of state...
Sudanese trek through mountains to escape Kordofan fighting
In recent weeks, the Rapid Support Forces and their allies have intensified their operations in oil-rich Kordofan which is controlled by the Sudanese army, leading to a mass exodus of tens of thousand...
Rohingya refugees hope new leaders can pave a path home
Rohingya refugees residing in squalid camps in Bangladesh have established an elected council aimed at improving living conditions and reigniting efforts for their repatriation to Myanmar....
Afghanistan-Pakistan border closure leaves thousands stranded: ‘we miss our parents’
The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been closed for nearly three months due to clashes, leaving university students, merchants, and families stranded without a means of returning home. Man...
In grim camps, Rohingya hope U.N. genocide hearing can bring justice
The Rohingya refugees living in Cox's Bazar camps in Bangladesh hold onto hope that a United Nations hearing on the genocide will eventually bring them justice despite their dire living conditions....
Fridman Gallery Sanctuary Confronts the Psychological and Political Realities of Displacement
The Fridman Gallery presents an exhibition that explores the complex psychological and political challenges faced by displaced individuals. The exhibit aims to raise awareness about the multifaceted h...