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Pakistan to co-convene first ever Global Refugee Forum
Pakistan will be represented by PM Imran Khan in the moot expected to take place in Switzerland later this month
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Mahira Khan appointed UNHCR goodwill ambassador for Pakistan
Pakistan has set an example for the world by hosting refugees for four decades, says the superstar
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NGOs claim Turkey forcibly deported refugees to Syria
Turkish foreign ministry rejects the accusations saying it wants refugees to return in a safe and honourable manner
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Turkey military assault could displace 400,000 in Syria: UN
UN warns of the impact of any further escalation of Turkey's offensive or of sudden shifts in control over territory
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EU urged to share refugees as boat tragedies mount
The incident resulted in the drowning deaths of at least 13 women, some of them pregnant
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Erdogan renews Syria 'air and ground' operation threat
Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria denounce Erdogan's comments, urge the international community to step in
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Pope criticises countries that make weapons of war foment migration but refuse refugees
Francis lambastes the arms trade repeatedly, linking the issues of war and migration
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UN experts urge probe of Rohingya killings in Bangladesh
Say a number of organisers have been questioned and subjected to "intimidation" since the rally
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Rohingya in Karachi: Striving for success
Young Rohingya, especially girls, increasingly pursue education in recent years, even from poor families
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No Rohingya turn up for repatriation to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees said they did not want to return unless their safety was ensured and they were granted citizenship
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Refugees in Pakistan fearful after India abolishes Kashmir autonomy
There are roughly 38,000 refugees from Indian-held Kashmir in camps on the Pakistani side
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China's police state goes global, leaving refugees in fear
Victims and their relatives receive threats via text and voice messages
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6,000 migrants arrested in Istanbul crackdown
Turkey has more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees - the highest number in the world
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Four foreigners detained for militant links in Malaysia
More than 700,000 Rohingya refugees flee western Myanmar for Bangladesh after attack
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Afghan refugees allowed to stay in Pakistan for another year
Registered refugees can remain in Pakistan till June 30, 2020; validity of Afghan Citizen Cards extended till Oct 31
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No country for refugees
Exhibition depicts the plight and sufferings of people rendered homeless
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The trauma and triumph of young girls forced from their homes
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai speaks exclusively to The Express Tribune about her new book and plans for the future
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A small French town becomes a model for integrating refugees
In Alsace village, refugees are part of the fabric
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New 'House of the Refugee' gives hope to migrants in southern US
Trump continues to pressure Mexico to do more to stem the inflow of migrants
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Bank account facility for refugees to aid economy
SBP issues notification allowing registered Afghan refugees to open bank accounts
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Fake Afghan refugees
Consequences should be handed to individuals who seek to commit identity fraud
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Arab states call for return of Syria refugees
In the fourth annual Arab Economic and Social Development Summit held in Beirut
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'Unwanted' Afghan refugees pin hopes on PM Imran Khan
PM Khan has vowed to grant citizenship to Afghan refugees born in Pakistan
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Three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire: Gaza medics
Forty six - including two journalists and four first aid responders - wounded
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Absurdities of contemporary warfare collide as satirical thriller bites literati
Acclaimed novelist Mohammed Hanif talks about new book, refugees, and voices within his head with The Express Tribune
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Pakistan-Afghan officials discuss 'repatriation' of refugees
Next meeting will be held in Kabul at a mutually convenient date
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South Korea refuses refugee status for nearly 400 Yemenis
Rejection came months after their arrival on the resort island of Jeju triggered a populist outcry
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United Nations urges Australia to evacuate offshore refugees over health crisis
The United Nations has asked Australia to urgently evacuate detainees from the Pacific islands
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Refugees may be allowed to stay on till June next
Deadline for repatriating Afghan refugees expires September 30
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Migrants brace for winter in packed Greek island camps
Children make up third of 8,000-strong population of Moria migrant camp on Greek island of Lesbos
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Citizenship for the Afghans
There are millions of Afghans living in different parts of Pakistan for decades
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Palestinian schools, health centers at risk if funding gap not plugged: UNRWA
Schools and health centers are at risk if UNRWA is unable to plug a $185 million funding gap
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New policy in works for refugees’ registration
Afghan refugees hold celebratory demonstrations in front of KPC
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Boat carrying Syrian refugees sinks off Lebanon, most rescued
Most were rescued by the Lebanese army but at least one child drowned
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FAO, UNHCR provide earning opportunities to Afghan refugees
40 men, women receive training on vegetable production
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PM Imran calls for crafting policy on non-citizens
'Ignoring this vital segment of society is not doing the country any good'
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US to sharply limit refugee flows to 30,000 in 2019
The new cap will be a sharp drop from a limit of 45,000 it set for 2018
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Pakistan-born refugees offered citizenship
Sindh govt given two months to clean up the city or federal government steps in
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Provinces reluctant to keep illegal refugees
Security threat major reason for reluctance
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38,500 flee hostilities in Syria's Idlib in two weeks: UN
That marks a hike of nearly 10,000 people from the figure provided
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Repatriation process
Peaceful conditions in Afghanistan are significant for an effective and meticulous repatriation process
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Mahira says will help educate refugee children
Highly acclaimed Pakistani iconic star Mahira Khan is also a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
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Turkey can no longer take in more Syrian refugees: President Erdogan
Turkey has accepted 3.5 million refugees from neighbouring Syria since the beginning of the seven-year war
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10,000 unaccompanied minor migrants in Spain: Madrid
Government sets aside a budget of 40 million euros to be distributed among regions to welcome foreign minors
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In pictures: Rohingya refugees mark one year of struggles
More marches, gatherings planned across what became the world’s biggest refugee camp, activists told
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Resilient and resourceful, Rohingya Muslims diaspora carve out new lives
Many fled Myanmar as children, some have been granted refugee status, others live with no legal status or protection
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Brazilian border town residents drive out Venezuelan immigrants
Local restaurant owner stabbing and beating sparks the outburst of anger
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Murders leave Rohingya camps gripped by fear
Overstretched police are struggling to protect nearly a million traumatised refugees from violent gangs
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Belongings and belonging: the precious objects gathered by fleeing Rohingya
Myanmar forces drove the Rohingyas into Bangladesh in a crackdown a year ago likened by the UN to ethnic cleansing
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At least 16 drown, 30 missing as refugee boat sinks off north Cyprus
Over 100 people have been rescued in a joint operation by Turkish Cypriot and Turkish coastguards, reports say
















































