Stories about Refugees
Refugee hospitals on the Thai-Myanmar border affected by US aid freeze
Hundreds of refugees have been impacted after US funding was abruptly cut to refugee camps on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Cognitive strength and community: Psychological coping mechanisms of displaced Palestinians
Displaced Palestinians rely on psychological strategies like reframing reality, social bonds, and faith to navigate the trauma of war and displacement.
What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?
Gerald Gass, German Hospital Association, warned of the repercussions of the return of Syrian doctors “who played a fundamental role in preserving health care, especially in hospitals in small cities.”
Namesakes in Gaza: Carrying the martyrs with us in diaspora
The first time I checked, in November 2023, there were 19 of me killed — later that number grew to over 50 known killed Safas, ranging from ages 1 to 82.
The complex nature of Turkey's relations with Syria
Since 2016, Turkey has launched series of military operations in northern Syria with the goal of securing its southern border from Kurdish forces and establishing a 'safe zone' for Syrian refugees.
The Czech Republic’s ‘Lex Russi’: A proactive law or a liberal failure?
Czech government’s recent proposal to restrict citizenship applications for Russian nationals has sparked significant controversy
Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp
Between 2022 and 2023, Dadaab experienced an influx of refugees due to droughts and conflict, which caused the camp’s population to swell from 234,000 in July 2022 to 320,000 in March 2023.
A temporary welcome: Russians in Turkey since February 2022
Since early 2023, Turkey is increasingly a stopover before further migration or sometimes a return home, with many Russian exiles being refused residence permits
French museums participate in Beijing’s erasure of Tibetan identity
Two Paris museums have stopped using the word “Tibet” to describe collections of Tibetan cultural artifacts, thereby bowing to Beijing’s political and diplomatic pressure.
Bangladeshis help out in flood-affected communities
Bangladesh is experiencing another round of severe floods. Volunteers from across the country are rushing to the affected areas in trucks, carrying boats, speedboats, and relief supplies.
From Myanmar to Thailand: Displaced journalists tell their stories
"I still have concerns that police will raid our office and arrest us because we have no permit to operate a news agency."
From revolution to exile: The journey of Iranian activist Nasrin Bassiri
Nasrin Bassiri’s journey from revolutionary hope in Iran to exile in Berlin captures Iranian women's relentless fight for freedom.
Belarusian stand-up comedian who compared Lukashenka to a sparrow is accused of defamation
The comedian is well-known for his outspoken criticism of the Belarusian regime and its security forces, particularly in the wake of the 2020 opposition protests
‘Buddha is with us!’ How the war in Ukraine has changed Russian Buddhism
While some Buddhists are making anti-war statements and emigrating abroad, others are going to the front lines, despite Buddhist values.
Activist: ‘It is not Russophobia, but a lack of awareness among employees’
An interview with a political refugee from Russia, now living in Italy who has experienced the problems that a Russian passport brings in the EU after the Russian invasion of Ukraine started.
Belarusians in exile dismayed that no Belarusian was included in the prisoner swap
The plight of Belarusian political prisoners is often overlooked, and although 18 were released last month, an estimated 1,400 remain behind bars.
How the war in Ukraine prompted an exodus of Chechens from Russia
Every day spent in Chechnya is similar to gambling, and your life is at stake.
Russian courts often deny asylum to Afghans trying to escape from Taliban
The research included 59 court decisions issued from August 2021 to early June 2024. "Holod" found 18 positive and 41 negative decisions regarding the granting of political asylum.
Climate change takes toll on internally displaced women in Pakistan
The changing weather pattern dwindles hopes of building a family, forcing women to make desperate choices for survival. Women who face displacement while pregnant face unique and dangerous risks.
How immigrants from Russia manage to live in South Korea for years without proper registration
Initially, residents from the East of Russia flocked to South Korea for money. Today, people come from all over Russia.
Poland plans to close the last border crossings with Belarus as migrant crisis continues
‘Like in Finland, the talk in Poland is of instrumentalized migration driven by a hostile foreign state, not of the humanitarian needs of those on the move.’