Forced From Home by War, They Found Solace in Soccer
It was just a regular practice, but the players were excited to get on the soccer field. They divided into teams and chose from an array of bibs that all bore the same message: “Women Win.”
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'Economic refugees' flee from New Zealand as cost-of-living crisis deepens
Once recognized by the world as a picturesque and progressive safe haven, New Zealand's frail economy has pushed many of its citizens to leave the country.
Afghanistan is a US election issue. Will its refugees’ voices be heard?
On the third anniversary of the US troop withdrawal, advocates push US political candidates for legal pathways for Afghan refugees.
More Australians anxious over immigration amid push to ban Gaza war refugees, new poll shows
More Australians view opposition leader Peter Dutton’s stance on banning Gaza refugees as a necessary national security measure rather than a political ploy, a new poll has shown, underscoring the growing public anxiety over immigration and its impact on national unity.
Persecuted Rohingya face dire new crackdown in Myanmar, children among those killed
The persecuted and stateless Rohingya minority is caught in a new violent crackdown in Myanmar, with children among those killed, two reports from influential expert groups warned on Tuesday.
‘Enough is enough’: Rohingya demand end to violence in Myanmar
Rohingya seeking refuge in Bangladesh hold rallies marking the seventh anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar.
Rohingya refugees mark the anniversary of their exodus and demand a safe return to Myanmar
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar who live in sprawling camps in Bangladesh on Sunday marked the seventh anniversary of their mass exodus, demanding safe return to Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
Rohingya demand end to violence on 7th anniversary of flight from Myanmar
DHAKA (Reuters) -- Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees rallied in camps in Bangladesh on Sunday on the seventh anniversary of the military crackdown that forced them to flee, demanding an end to violence and safe return to Myanmar.