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Tuesday, Aug 13

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Syrian authorities, Russian military help six refugees leave Rukban camp

tass.com

The authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic, in coordination with the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties and Refugee Migration Monitoring, have ensured the exit of six refugees from the Rukban refugee camp,…

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Tunisia: African Migrants, Refugees Face Terrible Conditions in Tunisia As Raids Continue

allafrica.com

Dozens of sub-Saharan migrants and refugees are living in heartbreaking conditions in Tunisia, facing severe difficulties in accessing basic necessities as local police continue to raid their residences and curtail their movement.

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Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and well-being outcomes. Here's why

medicalxpress.com

Health outcomes for refugees and people with humanitarian visas are far worse than the general Australian population. They are more likely to self-report long-term conditions, including diabetes (80% higher), kidney disease (80%), stroke …

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Humza Yousaf warns 'decades of xenophobia' has caused a rise in hate towards refugees

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The former SNP leader has been locked in a war of words with billionaire tech boss Elon Musk in recent days.

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Around 200 people attend rally in support of Dumfries and Galloway refugees

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The event sought to provide reassurance to all those seeking sanctuary in Dumfries and Galloway from war, violence and oppression elsewhere in the world

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Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and wellbeing outcomes. Here’s why

theconversation.com

After fleeing persecution, many refugees struggle to get care for serious physical and mental health problems in Australia.

Monday, Aug 12

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How the New Vermonter Education Program helps refugees

www.wcax.com

The School for International Training is celebrating its 60th year of educating students. Our Connor Ullathorne takes a closer look at a program that resettles refugees on its Brattleboro campus.

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‘I felt euphoria’: Ukraine’s borderland refugees praise incursion into Russia

www.theguardian.com

While thousands have had to flee their homes, there is widespread feeling that the attack is a justified defence

Sunday, Aug 11

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BSF Officer Calmly Addresses Bangladeshi Refugees Gathered at India-Bangladesh Border at Coochbehar, Earns Praise From Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora (Watch Video)

www.latestly.com

A BSF officer is being widely praised for his calm and compassionate handling of a tense situation at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Coochbehar.

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Want to help refugees - but not sure how? I found a surprisingly simple answer | Nell Frizzell

www.theguardian.com

If you live in the UK and have any room to spare, you might be able to host a refugee. As I discovered, it is both easy and rewarding

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PIL in SC seeks release of Rohingya refugees detained indefinitely in India

www.siasat.com

New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre to release the Rohingya refugees who have been indefinitely detained for two years or above. The PIL, drawn by advocate…

Saturday, Aug 10

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Messages of welcome to be delivered to refugees and asylum seekers

www.theguardian.com

Brighton organisation is inviting UK public to hand write notes of ‘solidarity’ after far-right violence

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Boxer Cindy Ngamba hopes her success will inspire other refugees

www.africanews.com

Boxer Cindy Ngamba, who made history by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal, hopes her win inspired other refugees going through dark times to "aim high."

Friday, Aug 9

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Facebook user who encouraged people to attack hotel housing refugees jailed

Jordan Parlour, the first person jailed for stirring up racial hatred during the recent disorder, was sentenced to 20 months.

Facebook user who encouraged people to attack hotel housing refugees jailed

Jordan Parlour, the first person jailed for stirring up racial hatred during the recent disorder, was sentenced to 20 months.

Facebook user who encouraged people to attack hotel housing refugees jailed

www.standard.co.uk

Jordan Parlour, the first person jailed for stirring up racial hatred during the recent disorder, was sentenced to 20 months.

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What do asylum seekers and refugees make of the eruption of far-right violence in the UK? We asked them

www.theguardian.com

Our panel talks about the riots, their fear, the racial harassment they are experiencing and their hope that inclusive values will prevail

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Sportswear Brand On Chronicles a Refugee’s Extraordinary Path to the Olympics

www.adweek.com

Last year, Swiss sportswear brand On chronicled the remarkable journey of long-distance runner Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu as the South Sudanese refugee sought to race for his adopted country, Switzerland. Now, the brand continues the story…

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‘Whose fault is it? The dictator’: the Venezuelan refugees on a knife-edge at the Colombian border – photo essay

www.theguardian.com

Nearly 8 million Venezuelans have fled the country’s instability in the past decade, many hoping to return after July’s election. Now, as Nicolás Maduro clings to power, they fear for their families – and are braced for another exodus