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Over 520,000 Ukranian refugees have fled since Russian invasion of Ukraine

Mass exodus of Ukrainian refugees to eastern edge of the European Union showed no signs of stopping Monday, with the UN estimating over 520,000 people have already escaped Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian refugees cross Polish border fleeing Russia-Ukraine crisis

It is a freezing cold night in Medyka, a south-eastern Polish town on the border with Ukraine. There, thousands of traumatized Ukrainian refugees shiver as they queue to cross the border into Poland.

Ukraine crisis: UNHCR predicts 4 mn will flee to neighbouring countries

The UN refugee agency said on Saturday that nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries in the wake of Russian invasion

Over 2,500 Myanmar refugees flee to Thailand amid clashes: Reports

More than 2,500 people crossed into Thailand from Myanmar in the past two days to escape fighting between Myanmar troops and rebels, Sputnik reported citing Thai media on Friday.Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj, who leads the Thai province of Tak bordering the conflict-hit Karen state, said in a Thai Public Broadcasting Service report that there were hundreds of children among the refugees.Thai authorities are working to provide everyone with food and shelter, he added.Clashes between ethnic minority separatists from the Karen National Union and troops loyal to Myanmar's military government, in power since the February 1 coup, erupted this week after soldiers raided the province.In recent weeks, the UN Human Rights Office has received multiple reports of villages being burned, including protected structures, such as places of religious worship and residential buildings.Since the coup, General Min Aung Hlaing's forces have repeatedly failed to respect their obligations under international law

736 Afghans recorded for new registration in India from Aug 1 to Sep 11: UN

A total of 736 Afghans were recorded for new registration from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said here

Half a million more may flee Afghanistan in coming months: UNHCR

The UN refugee agency is gearing up for as many as half a million people or more to flee from Afghanistan in a worst-case scenario in the coming months

Afghan refugees' children in India see 'dark future' after Taliban takeover

The Taliban swept across the country this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities in the backdrop of withdrawal of the US forces that began on May 1.

Airbnb promises free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally

Over the past weekend, Airbnb.org worked with partners to place 165 refugees in safe housing shortly after touching down in the US

Airbnb vows free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally

Airbnb offered free housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees globally on Tuesday and sought more assistance from hosts who rent property through the home-sharing company.

Taliban had killed our kin; we have no hope from them: Afghans in India

On August 15, the capital city Kabul also fell to the Taliban, even as a large number of Afghans attempted in vain to flee the war-torn nation.

We'll never think of returning to Afghanistan now: Women refugees in India

All hope of redemption for her war-torn Afghanistan was replaced by nightmares, says one refugee

United Arab Emirates to temporarily shelter 5,000 Afghan refugees

The UAE will temporarily host 5,000 Afghan citizens evacuated from the country following the seizure of Kabul by the Taliban Islamist movement, the UAE govt said

Many Afghan refugees expected to resettle in US' state of Texas: Official

Many among the at least 30,000 Afghan refugees headed to the US to escape the Taliban in Afghanistan are expected to be resettled in different cities in Texas state, agency for refugee services said

Taliban takeover: UK to take 5,000 Afghan refugees, 5K evacuated & more

The British govt says it will take in 5,000 Afghan refugees this year, primarily women and children

Refugee defector from Iran to face Iranian at Tokyo Olympics

A defector from Iran who competes in taekwondo for the refugee team at the Tokyo Olympics was drawn on Thursday to face an Iranian opponent in the qualifying round

Some 10,000 refugees fled to India, Thailand from Myanmar: UN Special Envoy

Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Myanmar has warned that the regional threat of the crisis is real

UN refugee agency says 3 mn driven from homes in 2020 despite Covid crisis

The UN refugee agency says war, violence, persecution and human rights violations caused nearly 3 million people to flee their homes last year, even though Covid crisis restricted movement worldwide

Estimated 4,000-6,000 refugees from Myanmar sought safety in India: UN

There has been a rise in levels of displacement of people since the military coup in the country in February

Immigrants are a gift: Germany learns from solution for birth rate crisis

It's useful to bear the German experience in mind as the US again tackles its 'immigration crisis'.

Covid-19: Why India needs to vaccinate undocumented immigrants, refugees

For humanitarian reasons and to keep the rest of the population safe, India cannot afford to leave refugees and undocumented immigrants out of the Covid-19 vaccination drive