Greece: More Refugees in Lesbos
Greece's islands are often the first destination to the European Union for migrants from all over the world. Many of them flee conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.…
Bangladesh rescues hundreds of Rohingya refugees stuck at sea
The Rohingya Muslim refugees had been at sea for close to two months after failing to reach Malaysia. Most were women and children.…
‘We have no other choice’: Afghans stranded at Greece’s gates
For days, migrants and refugees have been attempting to cross over from Turkey into Greece. There are many Afghans among them who have been waiting to start a new life in Europe…
‘Major crisis in Burkina Faso worsening exponentially day by day”
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, granted France 24 an interview from Geneva. He described the humanitarian crisis in the Syrian northwest region of Idlib as one of the “most…
One-way ticket: Forced repatriation for Denmark’s Syrian refugees?
One-way ticket: Forced repatriation for Denmark's Syrian refugees?…
Migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 changes flag from Dutch to German
The Sea-Watch organization accused the Netherlands of purposely trying to prevent the rescue of drowning refugees. The group expressed the hope that Germany would be a better supporter of its mission.…
African refugees in Rwanda do not want to stay
African migrants and refugees relocated to Rwanda are relieved to have escaped the hellish conditions in Libyan camps. But they will not give up on their original goal to reach Europe and…
UNRWA boss suspended over misconduct allegations
The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees has suspended its chief, Pierre Krähenbühl, pending the outcome of an investigation. The Swiss national has denied accusations of inappropriate behavior.…
Bangladesh: Prostitution in Refugee Camps
Life is grim for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's sprawling camps. They are not allowed to work and are reduced to begging. Many women turn to the sex industry, while others are lured…
Refugee anger boiling over in South Africa
Refugees in Cape Town are protesting increased xenophobia. But demonstrations have been violently broken up and now migrants are seeking shelter in an overcrowded church, reports Adrian Kriesch.…
Greek islands see significant rise in number of migrants
The number of migrants and refugees arriving on the Greek islands has risen by more than 50 percent this year, according to statistics released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…