Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military
Over 1,500 Rohingya have landed in Indonesia since November, according to data from the United Nations' refugee agency, facing increasing hostility and rejection.
Fri Dec 29 2023
As the Taliban returns, 20 years of progress for women looks set to disappear overnight
As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Bangladesh, UNHCR to ink preliminary plan on Rohingya repatriation
The United Nations refugee agency is set to sign a MoU with Bangladesh laying out a framework for the voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
Thu Apr 12 2018
Beirut mass iftar marks World Refugee Day
The communal meal was organised by the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) alongside local charity Makhzoumi Foundation with the support of the European Union in Lebanon.
Sun Jun 18 2017
At least 239 migrants believed drowned in Mediterranean, says UN
At least 239 migrants are believed to have drowned this week in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Fri Nov 04 2016