Middle East February 8, 2024 13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean At least 13 Sudanese migrants have been confirmed dead and 27 others have been reported missing after a small metal boat carrying them sank off the Tunisian coast Thursday.
Afghanistan February 6, 2024 Afghan diplomat shuns Taliban rule by refusing to leave post, calls on West to 'mobilize' against abuses As the Taliban issues increased restrictions that deprive Afghan women of their basic human rights, a sole female diplomat from the former government continues to uphold her ambassadorial duties.
Media February 4, 2024 'Shadows in the Dark' director stresses plight of those with no proof of identity, sounds off on border talks A human rights activist talks about her new documentary, "Shadows in the Dark," which highlights the plight of identity-less individuals around the world.
Asia December 21, 2023 At least 5 Rohingya refugee boats detected off Indonesian coast Indonesian officials on Thursday reported that at least five boats packed with Rohingya refugees are approaching its western coast in Aceh province.
UNITED NATIONS October 31, 2023 UN tells world governments not to repatriate escaped North Korean refugees The United Nations is calling on member countries to refrain from repatriating escaped North Korean refugees.
North Korea October 24, 2023 China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns The Chinese Communist Party is apprehending and repatriating North Korean citizens escaping the nation's oppressive regime, U.S. officials claim.
Africa October 20, 2023 Education for Rwanda’s refugee children under threat due to reduced UN funding A United Nations agency has announced massive funding cuts that would jeopardize the education, food, and health care for tens of thousands of refugees in Rwanda.
UNITED NATIONS October 13, 2023 UN refugee agency: Gaza becoming a 'hellhole' on the 'brink of collapse' The United Nations is saying conditions in Gaza are dire amid Israeli demands for over 1 million civilians to evacuate the northern area of the territory.
Israel October 11, 2023 Florida-based nonprofit evacuates Americans from Israel, asks 'where is' State Dept Florida-based Project DYNAMO has participated in evacuation operations in Afghanistan, Maui and Ukraine, and has now set its infrastructure and efforts to Israel.
Europe August 30, 2023 Asylum shelters in Belgium to no longer accept single men to make room for women, children To make room for families seeking protection from persecution back home, Belgium’s asylum shelters will no longer provide accommodation to single men.
Afghanistan July 11, 2023 2 children die in Afghanistan as families flee Taliban demolition of shantytown homes, aid group says An international aid group said at least two children have died as the Taliban demolished a shantytown in the capital city of Kabul. The demolition left about 1,700 people homeless.