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During my time working with the Voice of America, I have conducted research focusing on the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. This has effected many native Afghans, leading to immigration and instability in the region. You can read more about it in this article I wrote! https://lnkd.in/evNFtmgs

Issam Khoury provides an in-depth examination of Iraq's approach towards Syrian refugees, focusing on the controversial practices of detention and deportation. This article offers a critical perspective on the geopolitical strategies shaping Iraq's policies. A crucial read for professionals engaged in Middle Eastern affairs, policy analysis, and humanitarian work. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eBXPYPi7 #MiddleEastPolicy #HumanRights #Geopolitics #RefugeeCrisis #Iraq #Syria

The Extremity of #Terror and #Hostility of #Iranian police against Afghan Refugee. Recognition of Enmity: Afghans are aware of the face of enmity; #Iran must understand this. #Accountability Demand: All Afghans demand accountability for the police officer responsible for brutal actions. #Incident Overview: Reports and videos reveal police brutality against 15-year-old Afghan refugee #Syed #Mahdi in Absard, Damavand, resulting in severe injuries, including a broken neck. #Human Rights Violation: The actions of the police constitute a clear violation of human rights and migrant rights, which is unacceptable and requires immediate action. #Call to Action for Iranian Authorities: #Investigate Thoroughly: Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident. #Hold Perpetrators Accountable:Ensure judicial proceedings against those responsible. #Ensure Refugee Safety: Guarantee the safety and security of all refugees in Iran. #Solidarity Statement: Refugees, especially children, deserve dignity, respect, and protection. We stand in solidarity with Syed Mahdi and all victims of police brutality. #Humanrights #refugeesrights #UN #UNAMA #Internationaljustice Land Rights Defenders Inc Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu

"Israel is using #hunger as a tool of war, blocking Gaza aid: #Gaza: Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the United Nations that they will no longer approve any UNRWA food convoys to the north. This is outrageous & makes it intentional to obstruct lifesaving assistance during a man made famine. Israel was using starvation to wage war in #Gaza, the EU's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has told the UN's highest body, in one of his strongest allegations since 7 October. "Starvation is being used by Israel as a war arm [sic] and when we condemn this happening in Ukraine, we have to use the same words for what is happening in Gaza," Borrell said in a speech in the UN Security Council #UNSC in New York -UN Chief ✅ -Oxfam ✅ -EU top diplomat ✅ -International Rescue Committee ✅ -UNICEF ✅ -UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ✅ -Norwegian Refugee Council ✅ -Human Rights Watch ✅ -Amnesty ✅ -UN Special Rapporteur on right to food ✅ No it’s not: Israel ❌ USA ❌ " #stopgenocide #famine #internationalhumanitarianlaw #un #eu #internationalsecurity

On October 22, ACHR released its second situational update on the conditions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. As #Israeli hostilities in #Lebanon intensify, the resulting #humanitarian #crisis worsens. The latest developments show a continual rise in the number of Syrian refugees who have been #injured, #killed, #displaced, or gone #missing, along with an increasing number of refugees forced to #return to unsafe conditions in Syria. To read the full Situational Update⬇: #Together_for_Human_Rights #violations #humanrights #syrianrefugees #lebanon #syria #RefugeesRight

📊 #LocalDataTuesday   Did you know that there are over 6 million Ukrainian refugees in Europe? According to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused massive casualties and destruction. CEMR and its local and regional leaders condemn this war and fully support the Ukrainian population. CEMR pledges to empower local and regional governments in Ukraine through international municipal partnerships, emphasising its support within the context of the Bridges of Trust project, which led to over 30 partnerships. Learn more about the project Bridges of Trust and its impact: https://lnkd.in/gZM5TCNj #StandWithUkraine #Solidarity #BridgesofTrust 🕊️

24.4.2024 Israel’s decade-long attacks on UNRWA are part of an effort to strip Palestinians of their refugee status. Lazzarini told council members on Wednesday that the real reason behind the Israeli calls for UNRWA to be closed down is not about its adherence to humanitarian principles, it is an attempt to end the refugee status of millions of Palestinians. The true aim is to change the long-standing political parameters for peace in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, he added. “Accusations that UNRWA has deliberately perpetuated Palestinians’ refugee status are false and dishonest,” Lazzarini said. “The agency exists because a political solution does not. It exists in lieu of a state that can deliver critical public services. “The international community has long attempted to contain, rather than resolve, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Lip service is paid to the two-state solution each time an escalation occurs, costing lives and hope. “UNRWA was created 75 years ago as a temporary agency, a stop-gap measure, pending a political answer to the question of Palestine. “If the international community truly commits to a political solution, UNRWA can retrieve its temporary nature by supporting a time-bomb transition, delivering education, primary healthcare and social support. It can do so until a Palestinian administration takes over the services.” UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini added his agency is surviving ‘hand-to-mouth’ but can function at least through June. If you can donate to UNRWA https://lnkd.in/dYu8EeKF https://lnkd.in/evYkeeCt

In the aftermath of Europe’s 2015 refugee crisis, the EU has allocated over €11 billion to Turkey to assist in accommodating nearly 4 million individuals seeking refuge from Syria’s civil war. This funding, the largest humanitarian effort in EU history, is primarily directed towards keeping asylum-seekers in Turkey rather than allowing their entry into the EU. Significantly, a substantial portion of this amount, nearly €1 billion, has been earmarked for enhancing border security and asylum processing in Turkey. However, recent reports suggest that Ankara is utilizing these resources to forcibly deport refugees, including Syrians and Afghans, back to their perilous home countries. An investigation conducted by POLITICO and other news outlets, in collaboration with Lighthouse Reports, uncovered that despite numerous warnings from various sources, including civil society groups and diplomats, the European Commission has turned a blind eye to the misuse of EU funds to support a deportation system expelling tens of thousands of asylum-seekers. The findings shed light on the complex dynamics surrounding the EU's financial assistance to Turkey and the unintended consequences of these actions on vulnerable populations seeking safety and protection. #EU #RefugeeCrisis #HumanitarianAid