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UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023

UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023

UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers

Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers

The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution

Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution

This is to facilitate the government's next step in managing refugees in Malaysia more comprehensively.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh

Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh

The UNHCR said if the death toll was confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life so far this year.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military

Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military

Over 1,500 Rohingya have landed in Indonesia since November, according to data from the United Nations' refugee agency, facing increasing hostility and rejection.
Fri Dec 29 2023
UNHCR calls for urgent action after mobs attempt to evict Rohingya in Banda Aceh

UNHCR calls for urgent action after mobs attempt to evict Rohingya in Banda Aceh

UNHCR calls on local law enforcement authorities for urgent action to ensure protection of Rohingya in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum

Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum

It's important to focus on the education quadrant and really supporting host communities, said Cate Blanchett.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh

Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh

The refugees, who arrived at various parts of the province have overwhelmed local facilities, a UNHCR official, told.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Almost 200 Rohingya arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh

Almost 200 Rohingya arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh

The chief of a local fishing community said, the latest batch of people to have fled Myanmar by sea this year.
Wed Nov 15 2023
UN now expects 1.8 million people to flee Sudan by year-end

UN now expects 1.8 million people to flee Sudan by year-end

Many are so-called returnees or people who are returning to countries from which they previously fled.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

The war has caused death on a level not seen in Europe since World War Two.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Over 1 million may flee Sudan conflict, UN refugee agency says

Over 1 million may flee Sudan conflict, UN refugee agency says

There's been less and less people wanting to stay at the border as the situation deteriorates in Darfur, said Raouf Mazou.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Malaysia urges 1951 Refugee Convention signatories to fulfil responsibilities

Malaysia urges 1951 Refugee Convention signatories to fulfil responsibilities

Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said this includes providing protection to refugees regardless of origin, ethnicity and religion.
Tue Jun 20 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025