Refugees
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Colombian President Petro Responds to US Removal of Maduro: Troops, Tensions, and Refugee Fears
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has deployed troops to the Venezuela border and condemned US military intervention that led to Nicolás Maduro’s removal, as Colombia braces for possible violence and a surge in refugees.
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis: 500,000 Flee as Fighting Intensifies and Global Pressure Mounts
Intense fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border has forced over half a million civilians to evacuate, as both sides escalate military operations and international actors, including former US President Trump, seek to mediate. Deep-rooted territorial disputes and recent ceasefire breakdowns threaten…
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Trump Announces Sweeping Suspension of Immigration from ‘Third World Countries’ After DC Shooting
Following a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national in Washington, DC, President Trump unveiled a dramatic halt to immigration from so-called ‘Third World countries,’ sparking nationwide debate over the scope, legality, and humanitarian impact of his proposed measures.
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UK Immigration Overhaul 2025: Who Faces Longer Waits, New Barriers, and Fast-Track Routes?
The UK government’s sweeping immigration reforms in 2025 fundamentally reshape who can settle, access benefits, and how quickly high earners and key workers can become citizens. Nearly 2 million migrants face new hurdles, while the distinction between asylum seekers and…
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Zarutska’s family chose to bury her in the U.S., honoring her love for her new home
The brutal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte has prompted federal charges against the suspect, sparking debates on safety, justice, and policy reform.
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Ukraine’s Struggles and Innovations Amid War
From refugees seeking safety in Romanian mountains to groundbreaking military technologies like the ‘Ursula’ river drone, and international support initiatives for veterans, Ukraine’s resilience and challenges in wartime are multifaceted.
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Armenia Rights Office, UNHCR Discussed Nagorno-Karabakh Displaced
Nina Pirumyan, Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender, met with UNHCR Deputy Representative Liv Feijen on April 7th to discuss the protection of the rights of individuals forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, among other human rights issues.
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Council of Europe Official Stresses Right to Return to Nagorno-Karabakh
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, stated today at a PACE session that it is necessary to ensure the rights of everyone in the region and that those wishing to return to Nagorno-Karabakh should be free…
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Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Sounds Alarm for Syrian Armenian Christians’ Safety, Urges International Intervention
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has issued a communique sounding the alarm for the safety of Armenian Christians in Syria and urging the international community to protect them.
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European Union Launches New Programs in Armenia to Address Refugee Needs
Follow Us on Google News On January 23, 2025, the European Union Delegation in Armenia announced the launch of three new programs aimed at addressing the needs of refugees. These initiatives, implemented in collaboration with local and international civil society…
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Azerbaijan Fails to Ensure Rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians: HRW
The 2024 annual report by Human Rights Watch reveals that Azerbaijan has taken no meaningful steps to guarantee the safe and dignified return of ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023 or to restore their property rights. The report…
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Displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh Celebrate Christmas Away from Home Again: French Ambassador
The French Ambassador to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies, has addressed the plight of displaced residents from Nagorno-Karabakh who are marking yet another Christmas far from their homes. The ambassador shared his thoughts through a post on his microblog on “X,” highlighting…
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Extended Support for Displaced Artsakh Families: Housing Program Deadline Pushed to 2025
The Armenian government, during its December 27th session, approved several key amendments to the state housing support program for families forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh). Most notably, the deadline for submitting applications has been extended to December 31, 2025. This…