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Wednesday, Oct 15

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Refugees and infiltrators: On different yardsticks for India’s refugee community

www.thehindu.com

India needs a refugee policy document that is non-discriminatory

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On island off North Korea, 'broken-hearted' refugees cling to reunification hopes

www.france24.com

Elderly North Korean refugees in the South, separated from their families since the war, continue to live with deep sorrow and longing. On a border island just kilometres from their former homes, they hold on to the fading hope of…

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Afghan Refugees Say Police Harassment, Arrests Have Increased After Border Clashes

www.latestly.com

Afghan refugees in Pakistan have said that police harassment, arrests and evictions have increased after escalating border tensions between the two nations, causing fear and uncertainty among thousands of displaced families.

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EU state to slash financial aid to Ukrainian refugees

www.rt.com

The Latvian government has decided to stop providing Ukrainians with allowances for starting a new job or self-employment Read Full Article at RT.com

Monday, Oct 13

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Refugees Commission Flags Off Cohort 12 Youths Training on Soilless Farms

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Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has flagged off the Cohort 12 Empowering Youths in Agribusiness (EYIA) Training Programme at Soilless

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Sunday, Oct 12

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UK hosts of Ukrainian refugees hit out at ‘horrendous’ support from Home Office

www.independent.co.uk

Juliet Grover has said that host families such as herself have been left with little information or support to advise refugees living with them

Friday, Oct 10

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There is a difference between refugees and infiltrators: Amit Shah

www.thehindu.com

Mr. Shah said according to the 2011 Census in Assam, the decadal growth of the Muslim population in the State was 29%, which is not possible without infiltration; in West Bengal, the decadal growth of Muslim population has crossed 40% and…

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WFP warns millions of refugees in Ethiopia could lose food aid

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The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that it is on the verge of suspending food aid for millions of refugees in Ethiopia due to severe funding shortages following major cuts in international assistance. WFP Country Director in Ethiopia,…

Wednesday, Oct 8

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A long ‘journey’ for Nobel chemistry winner born to Palestinian refugees

Omar Yaghi, 60, a U.S. citizen born in Jordan, says he was raised with a dozen others in one room.

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Iran has taken care of millions of Afghan refugees with little international support | Letters

www.theguardian.com

Ayoub Heidari of the Iranian embassy contests the claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees may be released into neighbouring countries

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Nigeria pledges support for IDPs, refugees amid humanitarian crisis

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and assisting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The commitment was made at the 76th session of the Executive Committee

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Ukraine struggles to find homes for millions of refugees

www.politico.eu

People fleeing Russian attacks face huge difficulties in finding new homes and getting compensation for lost or destroyed property.

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The refugees sent home after brutal treatment but still desperate to go back

news.sky.com

It's dusty, sweltering, crowded. Waves of people start to arrive.

Tuesday, Oct 7

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Trump May Accept Only Afrikaners as Refugees

www.newser.com

President Trump is considering prioritizing white South Africans in a dramatically decreased quota of refugees allowed into the United States this fiscal year. The figures for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 haven't been finalized.…

Monday, Oct 6

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Making a drama about refugees could defuse anti-migrant anger in UK, says Jonathan Pryce

www.theguardian.com

Actor says ‘people aren’t aware of the facts’ and the realities for people living in migrant hotels

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‘Iryna’s Law’ bill drafted which could see Ukrainian refugee’s killer face firing squad

nypost.com

The bill will lower hurdles for the death penalty in North Carolina.

Sunday, Oct 5

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Pakistan: Afghan Cleric Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunmen in Peshawar Amid Growing Violence Against Refugees

www.latestly.com

Khaama Press reported that police identified the victim as Adam Khan, an Afghan Imam from Paktia province, who was attacked while returning home on his motorcycle near the Raza Khan Maryamzai Mosque. He died instantly, according to the…