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French police bust a ring that was transporting Afghan and Pakistani refugees across the Channel.
Six persons have been detained in France on suspicion of transporting Middle Eastern migrants across the English Channel, according to authorities.
The criminal organization was accused of organizing the shipment of Afghan and Pakistani migrants to the United Kingdom.
Accordin...
To prepare for the flood of Ukrainian refugees, a refugee shelter at a former airfield in Berlin has been enlarged.
The German capital is building a temporary refugee shelter at Tegel Airport to house 3,600 Ukrainians.
Berlin has been straining to accommodate residents who have lately fled Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in preparation for the forthcoming chilly winter months.
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The German government is having a hard time accommodating more than a million refugees.
More than 1.1 million refugees and migrants have arrived in Germany this year, largely from war-torn Ukraine but increasingly from other countries like Syria and Afghanistan. On Tuesday, the German government promised to provide more aid to cities and towns trying to house them.
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The German government is having a hard time accommodating more than a million refugees.
More than 1.1 million refugees and migrants have arrived in Germany this year, largely from war-torn Ukraine but increasingly from other countries like Syria and Afghanistan. On Tuesday, the German government promised to provide more aid to cities and towns trying to house them.
Interio...
Ukraine refugee shelter in Germany burns down
Police in northern Germany reported on Thursday that a fire had destroyed a housing for Ukrainian refugees.
The blaze started on Wednesday night, and it almost totally destroyed the building in Gross Strömkendorf, east of Hamburg.
The 15 refugees and staff members at the ...
The verbal attacks on Ukrainian refugees have sparked outrage
The mayor of Leipzig called the films showing protestors in eastern Germany insulting Ukrainian refugees "unbearable."
On Tuesday, both the mayor of Leipzig and the premier of the eastern German state of Saxony attempted to separate themselves from recent photos from the weekl...
Additional refugee accommodation is promised in Germany.
It is expected that Germany would take in more refugees from Ukraine in 2022 than it did in 2015/2016. The work at hand is too much for cities and towns. The federal government has now declared more support.
Numerous German cities and towns are struggling to cope with the influx of refu...
Global Donors Pledge 9.1 billion Euros in Donations to Ukrainian Refugees
On Saturday, donors including the European Commission and the Canadian government pledged a combined 9.1 billion euros for loans, grants, and donations for supporting the Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war after the Russian invasion.
A fundraising event was held in Warsaw, Poland that h...
UN Reports that the Number of Ukrainian Refugees Would Top 5 Million if Russia is to Continue with it Attacks
On Monday, the refugee agency of United Nation said that over 1.7 million refugees from Ukraine have fled the country after the invasion by Russia, and have entered Central Europe.
Poland happens to have the highest population of Ukrainians in Central Europe, and over 1 million Ukrainia...
The Call for European Games Funds to be Utilized for the Ukrainian Refugees
An online appeal was issued by Stowarzyszenie Miasto Wspólne, that is a Joint City Association, that the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, donate the funds in Ukraine’s support.
Tomasz Le?niak signed a statement in this regard, on the organization’s behalf...
Officials in Greece Monitor Refugees with Drones
Greek officials have installed security cameras and sensors in refugee camps throughout the country. The country claims that these measures are to boost security but critics are considering it a threat to the refugees’ privacy.
A new surveillance room has been installed in the min...
WHO’s Announcement for Healthcare of Migrants in Europe
Although refugees and migrants are not leading luxurious lives anyways, winters can be life-threatening.
In many regions across the world, refugees suffer because of geopolitical reasons. In the last few weeks, thousands of migrants have been forced into refugee camps at the border of B...
US provides nearly $144 Million humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
The Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States will be providing USD144 million to the people of Afghanistan, in humanitarian assistance. Afghanistan has been facing a huge humanitarian crisis under the Taliban.
Highlights
- US pr...
Refugee kids from Myanmar studying in various schools in Mizoram
Highlights
- A number of Myanmar refugees taking shelter in India
- Around 400 students are studying in private and government schools
A large number of refugees are taking shelter in India after fleeing from Myanmar. A number of refugee...
Around $6 million raised for refugees from Afghanistan
A campaign was carried out to raise money for the refugees of Afghanistan by a charity called GoFundMe. Over 300 Afghans are trying to flee Afghanistan and these funds are being raised for their evacuation.
The fundraiser page, is handled by Tommy Marcus, is a New York based person. He ...
Afghan Immigrants reached Canada
At times when Afghanistan is being tormented by the attacks of Taliban, countries around the world are trying to help the civilians and get them to safety. Canada being one of the allies of the nation has started allowing refugees from Afghanistan to reside in Canada. The first group of refugees ...
The priority two Afghan refugee program
Wars between US and Taliban have been continuing since decades affecting the civilians of Afghanistan. The war following US’ invasion of the nation to throw Taliban out of power and deny al-Qaeda to have a safe base in Afghanistan. The decades old alliance of US with Afghanistan is making t...
BURMESE FOOTBALLER SEEKING REFUGEE STATUS GETS SIX-MONTH VISA FROM JAPANESE GOVERNMENT
Highlights
• Reports claim that Aung has been granted a designated activities visa which permits him to stay and work in the Japan for six months
According to Kyodo News, Pyae Lyan Aung, goalkeeper of the national football team of Myanmar had previously applied for ...
AUSTRALIA: NEW LAW ALLOWS GOVERNMENT TO DETAIN REFUGESS INDEFINITELY
Highlights:
- The human rights group said that, the new law is allowing the government of Australia to detain the refugees
- The new law also gives power to the minister to withdraw the refugee status recognition of a person
The human ri...
VIETNAMESE RESIDENTS IN JAPAN ARRESTED FOR BUYING & SELLING FAKE RESIDENCE CARDS
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- Vietnamese residents in Japan arrested for buying & selling fake residence cards.
- Around 19 Vietnamese residents were arrested on Nov.12.
- Gunma and Yamaguchi prefectural police suspect more than 400 fake cards to have...