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One Million Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the December fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, one million Syrian refugees have returned home, according to the UN, which appeals for increased support to facilitate further returns.
One Million Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the December fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, one million Syrian refugees have returned home, according to the UN, which appeals for increased support to facilitate further returns.
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24% Bias Score
UNHCR to Slash Budget by 20%, Affecting 11 Million Refugees
Facing a 20% budget cut, the UNHCR will reduce its budget from $10.2 billion in 2025 to $8.5 billion in 2026, impacting aid to 11.6 million refugees and leading to office closures and job losses.
UNHCR to Slash Budget by 20%, Affecting 11 Million Refugees
Facing a 20% budget cut, the UNHCR will reduce its budget from $10.2 billion in 2025 to $8.5 billion in 2026, impacting aid to 11.6 million refugees and leading to office closures and job losses.
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16% Bias Score
411,649 Syrian Refugees Return Home from Turkey Since December 2024
The Turkish Interior Ministry reported that 411,649 Syrian refugees have returned home voluntarily since December 8, 2024, totaling 1,151,652 voluntary returns since 2016, while 2,543,711 Syrian refugees remain under temporary protection in Turkey.
411,649 Syrian Refugees Return Home from Turkey Since December 2024
The Turkish Interior Ministry reported that 411,649 Syrian refugees have returned home voluntarily since December 8, 2024, totaling 1,151,652 voluntary returns since 2016, while 2,543,711 Syrian refugees remain under temporary protection in Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Pakistan Resumes Forced Deportations of Afghan Refugees
Pakistan has resumed forced deportations of approximately 1.4 million Afghan refugees whose Proof of Registration cards expired, despite UNHCR criticism citing human rights violations and the risk of regional instability; an additional 800,000 Afghans with Afghan Citizenship Cards are also affected.
Pakistan Resumes Forced Deportations of Afghan Refugees
Pakistan has resumed forced deportations of approximately 1.4 million Afghan refugees whose Proof of Registration cards expired, despite UNHCR criticism citing human rights violations and the risk of regional instability; an additional 800,000 Afghans with Afghan Citizenship Cards are also affected.
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44% Bias Score
UNHCR Criticizes Greek Asylum Suspension Bill
The UNHCR expresses concern over a Greek bill temporarily suspending asylum applications from North Africa, citing violations of international law and the right to seek asylum, while acknowledging states' right to manage borders within legal frameworks.
UNHCR Criticizes Greek Asylum Suspension Bill
The UNHCR expresses concern over a Greek bill temporarily suspending asylum applications from North Africa, citing violations of international law and the right to seek asylum, while acknowledging states' right to manage borders within legal frameworks.
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32% Bias Score
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 123.2 Million
123.2 million people globally are forcibly displaced—one in 67—primarily due to war, violence, and persecution, creating the world's 12th largest population if unified, according to a new UNHCR report.
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 123.2 Million
123.2 million people globally are forcibly displaced—one in 67—primarily due to war, violence, and persecution, creating the world's 12th largest population if unified, according to a new UNHCR report.
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44% Bias Score
Libya Shipwreck: 13 Survive, Dozens Missing After Sudanese Refugee Boat Capsizes
A boat carrying 74 Sudanese refugees capsized off the coast of Tobruk, Libya on Tuesday, resulting in 13 survivors and dozens missing, according to the UNHCR.
Libya Shipwreck: 13 Survive, Dozens Missing After Sudanese Refugee Boat Capsizes
A boat carrying 74 Sudanese refugees capsized off the coast of Tobruk, Libya on Tuesday, resulting in 13 survivors and dozens missing, according to the UNHCR.
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8% Bias Score
600 Rwandan Refugees Return Home Amidst DRC-Rwanda De-escalation
Following a recent agreement, over 600 Rwandan refugees voluntarily returned to Rwanda from the DRC on August 26th, 2024, marking a significant step towards de-escalating political tensions between the two nations, as emphasized by the UNHCR.
600 Rwandan Refugees Return Home Amidst DRC-Rwanda De-escalation
Following a recent agreement, over 600 Rwandan refugees voluntarily returned to Rwanda from the DRC on August 26th, 2024, marking a significant step towards de-escalating political tensions between the two nations, as emphasized by the UNHCR.
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36% Bias Score
UNHCR's Life-Saving Aid in War-Torn Ukraine
The UNHCR, working in Ukraine since the start of the war, provides life-saving aid including cash assistance, emergency repairs, and psychological support to 2.7 million people, collaborating closely with the Ukrainian government and other organizations.
UNHCR's Life-Saving Aid in War-Torn Ukraine
The UNHCR, working in Ukraine since the start of the war, provides life-saving aid including cash assistance, emergency repairs, and psychological support to 2.7 million people, collaborating closely with the Ukrainian government and other organizations.
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28% Bias Score
Afghan Refugee Resettlement: One Success Amidst a Larger Crisis
After a decade-long wait in Indonesia, Afghan refugee Bibi Rahimi was resettled in Australia, highlighting the success of individual cases while thousands of other refugees in Indonesia, barred from working and facing dire conditions, demonstrated outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta requesting...
Afghan Refugee Resettlement: One Success Amidst a Larger Crisis
After a decade-long wait in Indonesia, Afghan refugee Bibi Rahimi was resettled in Australia, highlighting the success of individual cases while thousands of other refugees in Indonesia, barred from working and facing dire conditions, demonstrated outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta requesting...
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56% Bias Score
Mass Return of Afghan Refugees from Iran Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Between June 1st and July 5th, 2024, 449,218 Afghans returned to Afghanistan from Iran following an Iranian ultimatum to leave, adding to the 906,326 returns in 2024 and exacerbating Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.
Mass Return of Afghan Refugees from Iran Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
Between June 1st and July 5th, 2024, 449,218 Afghans returned to Afghanistan from Iran following an Iranian ultimatum to leave, adding to the 906,326 returns in 2024 and exacerbating Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Dance Campaign Raises Awareness for Refugees
Jeny BSG launched a global dance campaign, "Dance4Refugees," promoting support for refugees through social media and donations, using her song "Wake up, wake up," and inspired by her family's refugee experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dance Campaign Raises Awareness for Refugees
Jeny BSG launched a global dance campaign, "Dance4Refugees," promoting support for refugees through social media and donations, using her song "Wake up, wake up," and inspired by her family's refugee experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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44% Bias Score
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