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Monday, Aug 10

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In Malaysia, wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugees

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The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by…

Syrian Kurdish refugees start new cycle with coffee shop located in an Austin laundromat

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BRB Coffee serves as a gathering space for arts and culture, while also sharing some traditional aspects of Syrian fare on their menu.

Thursday, Aug 6

14

Germany: 10 years of 'Integration Act' for refugees

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The German Integration Act aimed to regulate the integration of recognized refugees following high levels of immigration, facilitating access to the labor market in return for integration efforts.

11

Thailand grants legal work rights to Myanmar refugees with ‘pink cards’

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NAKHON SAWAN, Aug 6 — Next to a mound of black earth, Myanmar refugees feed soil and rice seed into a clacking con...

Wednesday, Aug 5

21

Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk

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Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.

Monday, Aug 3

18

Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border

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Ethiopian army accused of attacking Tigray forces in Shererina amid escalating tensions at the Sudan-Ethiopia border.

Friday, Jul 31

16

Sant?Egidio refugees on solidarity holiday bringing hope to Cyprus

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Volunteers from across Europe are spending their summer serving families in Cyprus, offering help and giving dignity and practical support to those displaced by war and persecution. Through compassion and solidarity, the community of Sant…

Thursday, Jul 30

14

Malaysia begins screening 5,000 refugees for their planned return to Myanmar

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Malaysia has started documenting and screening detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program

Wednesday, Jul 29

22

Anwar says Myanmar agrees to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia

www.malaymail.com

JELEBU, July 29 — Myanmar has agreed to take in about 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently in Malaysia, said Prime Mi...

07

AI tool will lead to more child refugees being treated as adults, charity warns

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‘Racist bias’ overestimating ages in Home Office’s facial-recognition software will lead to solo children being housed with adults, says Human Rights Network

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After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

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After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.

Tuesday, Jul 28

19

Police: All Rohingya refugees relocated to KL headquarters hold valid UNHCR documents

www.malaymail.com

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — All the 110 Rohingya refugees relocated to the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters...

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6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

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GENEVA (AP) — Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was born after the ravages of…

10

Health beyond borders: Caring for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK

Dr Nadia Ahmad outlines the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers accessing healthcare in the UK and how support can be improved.

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6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

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The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

Monday, Jul 27

17

PM Anwar: No compromise on refugees violating laws, disturbing public order

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27—The government will not compromise with any group of refugees that violates the law, disrupt...

Sunday, Jul 26

07

Birmingham refugees fear for city's future as attitudes towards asylum seekers change

Refugees and asylum seekers living in Birmingham have spoken of their fears for the future amid concerns over changing attitudes and divisive political rhetoric, as Reform councillors called for the city to drop its Birmingham City of…

Friday, Jul 24

09

Calderdale's Reform UK council withdraws from scheme supporting refugees

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Reform UK-led Calderdale Council voted to withdraw from the Local Authority of Sanctuary scheme after a heated debate

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Fears for Birmingham's future amid 'changing attitudes' towards refugees

Reform councillors at Birmingham Council wanted to see the authority withdrawn from the City of Sanctuary scheme

Wednesday, Jul 22

06

'Really nice' rioter who branded refugees 'rapists' tried to take own life in prison

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Peter Lynch was found dead in his cell weeks after he was jailed for his part in the Manvers riots.