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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
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First new steps for Syrian girl who used tin cans for legs
Images of her struggling in the tent encampment in Idlib appeared on social media and she was brought to Turkey