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Respect rule of law to avoid prosecution, KNCHR tells refugees

www.the-star.co.ke

KNCHR CEO raised concerns on increased cases where refugees are crime suspects.

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5 arrests for sexual exploitation of Ukrainian refugees in Spain

www.europol.europa.eu

The action day on 24 May 2024 in Almería led to:5 arrests including the suspected leader (1 Spanish, 2 Russian and 2 Ukrainian nationals)14 victims identified5 locations searchedSeizures including two luxury vehicles, in cash, electronic…

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'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens

www.ksl.com

In a ceremony Thursday in Salt Lake City, World Refugee Day, 148 immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens.

World Refugee Day: Ashafa, NHRC seek support, protection for refugees, IDPs

guardian.ng

A former lawmaker, Gbenga Ashafa, has said that about 3.3 million displaced persons in Nigeria must not just be seen as statistics but be given hope by providing the necessary support and creating opportunities for them to rebuild their…

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NHRC Advocates Better Protection for Refugees

www.thisdaylive.com

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to redouble its efforts in protecting and supporting refugees, migrants, asylum seekers, stateless persons and

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Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too

theconversation.com

The Queensland government’s Olympic legacy strategy aims for a more inclusive community through the power of sports. But more needs to be done to help refugees join in.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Afghanistan refugees set sights on Man City dream after Taliban thwarts plans

www.mirror.co.uk

The Ghafouri family had been forced to flee their homeland in 1996 when the Taliban invaded - blocked from playing in Iran, the sisters set their sights on coming to the UK

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How employers can help support refugees in the workplace

phys.org

New research focuses on the changes that employers can make help refugees and asylum seekers find work and be successful within the workplace.

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Over 5,000 Myanmar refugees take shelter in Manipur’s Naga district

www.thehindu.com

Myanmar refugees in temporary settlements since November; ‘imaginary threat perception’ creating fear psychosis in Naga villages, say Naga bodies, seeking refugee return, removal of Assam Rifles

Reconfirm values for the fates of refugees

www.startribune.com

Minnesota is a top U.S. destination for them and has benefited from that.

NHRC seeks better protection for refugees, IDPs

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; NHRC seeks better protection for refugees, IDPs

Almost 70 Democrats call for opening pathways to Palestinian refugees

thehill.com

A group of nearly 70 Democrats are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to consider opening pathways for Palestinian refugees looking to escape the violence in Gaza. In a…

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Peter Obi says we are all refugees in Nigeria

www.pulse.ng

Obi says Nigeria, despite not being at war, has the third-highest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa.

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Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh Is Working to Amplify the Voices of Refugees

"If I can help, then I will," says the actress, who plays Lady Danbury on the Netflix series and works as an ambassador for the International Rescue Committee.

Africa: African Refugees Neglected As Crises Worsen

allafrica.com

World Refugee Day is a reminder that Africa and the world cannot peacefully maintain the current pace of displacement.

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‘I was shot in the leg back home’: the refugees reviving rural Spain

www.theguardian.com

Depopulation can be a serious problem – ultimately, a shrinking community can’t maintain its services. But asylum seekers are bringing ghost villages back to life

World Refugees Day: NHRC seeks government supports for displaced people, migrants, others

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The NHRC says data shows the Nigerian government needs to focus on the plight of refugees.

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Tensions bubble as Sudanese refugees feel resentment from Chadian hosts

www.aljazeera.com

Some 600,000 Sudanese are seeking safety in Chad, but host communities are blaming them for using up scarce resources.

Open the Door Wider for Refugees

www.theatlantic.com

I’m here today only because of the kindness of strangers who fought to open the door for those fleeing unthinkable circumstances. Others should have the same chance.

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World Refugee Day: With Sudanese refugees fleeing war for South Sudan

www.france24.com

The conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which broke out on April 15, 2023, has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the displacement of over 9 million people. More than 650,000 of…