An escalating conflict between Myanmar’s military and an insurgent group in Rakhine State is increasingly endangering civilians, the agency said.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
3 Teenage Migrants Are Charged in Malta With Hijacking Ship at Sea
The suspects, said to be a sociology major and two high school students, allegedly forced a small tanker that had rescued them and others off Libya to head for Europe.
Pope Champions Migrants in Morocco, the Chief Departure Point for Europe
Francis warned against indifference and silence on the crisis during a two-day visit to the North African nation.
Canada Gives Asylum to Refugee Who Sheltered Edward Snowden
A Filipino woman and her daughter arrived in Toronto, while five others who allowed the former National Security Agency contractor into their Hong Kong homes are awaiting decisions.
Here’s How You Can Help People Devastated by Cyclone Idai
Aid groups are gearing up for what could be a very long recovery period in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Cyclone Idai Has Devastated Southern Africa. Here’s How You Can Help.
Aid groups are gearing up for what could be a very long recovery period in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Maria Teresa and Marguerite Barankitse, Worlds Apart, Help Victims of Rape
One is a duchess and the other was raised in poverty. Together, they help children around the world, including orphans and victims of sexual violence.
Thousands of Immigrant Children Said They Were Sexually Abused in U.S. Detention Centers, Report Says
There were 4,556 allegations in four years, including a rise in complaints during the Trump administration’s family separation policy.
Saudi Sisters’ Plan to Escape to Australia Is Halted in Hong Kong
The women, who said they are 18 and 20, have appealed for asylum as their legal stay in Hong Kong nears an end, their lawyer said.
ISIS Cases Raise a Question: What Does It Mean to Be Stateless?
Some countries want to strip Islamic State volunteers of their citizenship. Here is a look at what it means to be a person without a country.