The refugees, after weeks on a boat, will be able to disembark temporarily in a town in Indonesia, but residents have refused to let them stay.
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Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety
Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.
Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home
The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.
21 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Italy
Seven survivors were rescued from the boat that sank after leaving Libya. A crackdown by Italy has reduced migration, but not the high death rates that come with crossing the Mediterranean.
Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says
Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.
With Darfur in Its Sights, Paramilitary Group Is Accused of Atrocities
Seven months into Sudan’s civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies are ransacking and capturing the Darfur region. An aid worker said, “People are dying like insects.”
The U.K. Wants a Cheaper Way to Handle Migrants. But Not This One.
Britain tested an alternative to detention for people living outside the immigration system. Though praised by the U.N., its outcomes didn’t fit the government’s hard-line approach.
Sudan’s Clashing Forces Agree to Allow Aid In, but Not to a Truce, U.S. Says
Officials hope the agreement will allow the delivery of lifesaving aid and ease conditions for the millions of Sudanese suffering after nearly four weeks of fighting between rival generals.
Sudan’s Warring Generals Agree to Weeklong Truce, Says South Sudan
The battle has sent 100,000 refugees fleeing across borders. Now, neighboring South Sudan says both sides have agreed to name representatives to peace talks, but neither side has publicly confirmed.
Earthquake Survivors’ Desperately Hunt for Shelter
For now, the Turkish government is relying on short-term solutions to house an estimated one million who are crowding into gyms, hotels and dormitories. A cruise ship is set to arrive to house thousands.