Following violent riots after the recent elections in Mozambique, thousands of Mozambicans have fled to neighboring countries seeking asylum. About 13,000 have crossed into Malawi since the unrest began, with reports of vandalism and looting. The political turmoil stemmed from…
Douna Haj Ahmed learned the traumatic truth about her husband Abdullah Al Nofal’s detention in Al-Khatib prison after watching reports of prisoners escaping the Syrian regime. The couple reflects on the emotional toll of sharing his experiences, shedding light on…
The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire following the recent ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Despite the newfound operational freedom granted by the interim government, aid organizations like Caritas Switzerland report an increasing number of people in need as millions return…
A total of thirty-two refugees and migrants, including 24 minors, were discovered on the Greek island of Pserimos after arriving from Bodrum, Turkey. Each had paid €3,000 for their journey. They were safely transported to Kalymnos, and an investigation is…
In the past 17 days, over 30,000 Syrian refugees have crossed back into Syria from Turkey, as reported by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. He noted that this wave of repatriation will continue, with plans to open a consulate in…
The emergency shelter for refugees at the WTC in Leeuwarden will close before January 1, as the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) seeks alternative accommodations for the sixty asylum seekers currently there. Opened in March, the…
Nearly three years after fleeing the war in Ukraine, a dozen refugees remain in the small French village of Cazilhac. Among them, Olena reflects on her harrowing journey and efforts to build a new life, including her job as a…
In Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany, a festive Christmas celebration was held for approximately 1,000 refugees and asylum seekers, many experiencing German holiday customs for the first time. With activities including a mini-market, gift-giving from a Santa Claus figure, and a small train…
Turkey hosts approximately 2.92 million Syrian refugees who fled the civil war since 2011, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Over the past two weeks, more than 25,000 refugees returned to Syria. Authorities plan to establish migration management offices in…
The US military announced the killing of two ISIS members in a recent airstrike in Syria, where they were transporting weapons. Additionally, Israel intercepted a missile reportedly launched from Yemen, leading to warning sirens in central Israel. German Development Minister…
The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) and housing corporation umbrella Aedes are calling for municipalities to expedite housing for refugees. They propose that each municipality accommodate an average of two households, potentially allowing approximately 1,300 refugees to transition from reception…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned of an unbearable situation at the South Sudan borders where over 5,000 refugees cross daily to escape intensified violence in Sudan. Since April 2023, a war has erupted between the Sudanese army, led by…
