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Amid escalating turmoil in Haiti, the Biden administration is exploring the possibility of using&nbsp;Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in the event of a mass exodus to the US, according to a CNN report.&nbsp;

Guantanamo Bay, located approximately 321 kilometres&nbsp;from Haiti, has historically served as a migrant centre&nbsp;to accommodate and process migrants before repatriating them to Haiti or another country.

Discussions to expand capacity at the site shed light on&nbsp;the administration's growing concerns over the prospect of large-scale migration from Haiti, with gangs wreaking havoc and social order teetering on the edge of collapse.

<h2>Navigating migration challenges</h2>

Migrants from Haiti have often attempted to take on the perilous journey to Florida by sea, prompting the US to consider intercepting and transporting them to Guantanamo for processing and potential repatriation.

The National Security Council is closely monitoring migration routes, though current irregular migration flows through the Caribbean remain low.

“We are clear-eyed that economic, political, and security instability are key drivers for migrants around the world.&nbsp; We are closely monitoring the situation&nbsp;and the routes frequently used by migrants to reach our borders and at this time, irregular migration flows through the Caribbean remain low,” a National Security Council spokesperson told CNN.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis&nbsp;announced on Wednesday (Mar 13)&nbsp;that he was&nbsp;sending over 250 additional soldiers and officers, as well as aircraft and boats, to "protect" the state from vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti – as gang violence has brought additional turmoil to the Caribbean nation.

Haiti has plunged into chaos following attacks on government structures and rampant gang violence, with gangs reportedly controlling 80 per cent&nbsp;of the capital. Tens of thousands have been displaced, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. Amid the unrest, the US deployed a Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team to bolster security at the embassy in Port-au-Prince.

As the Biden administration anticipates a potential mass migration event, contingency plans are being drafted to address resource constraints. Immigration agencies, grappling with funding shortages, are set&nbsp;to release thousands of migrants unless additional funds are secured.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Haiti Gang Violence Escalates: Amid escalating violence in Haiti, PM resigns

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Despite ongoing challenges in securing supplemental funding for border security, efforts to address migration challenges persist amid heightened concerns over Haiti's escalating crisis.

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Amid escalating turmoil in Haiti, the Biden administration is exploring the possibility of using Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in the event of a mass exodus to the US, according to a CNN report.

Amid escalating turmoil in Haiti, the Biden administration is exploring the possibility of using Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in the event of a mass exodus to the US, according to a CNN report. Guantanamo Bay, located approximately 321 kilometres from Haiti, has historically served as a migrant centre to accommodate and process migrants before repatriating them to Haiti or another country. Discussions to expand capacity at the site shed light on the administration's growing concerns over the prospect of large-scale migration from Haiti, with gangs wreaking havoc and social order teetering on the edge of collapse. Navigating migration challenges Migrants from Haiti have often attempted to take on the perilous journey to Florida by sea, prompting the US to consider intercepting and transporting them to Guantanamo for processing and potential repatriation. The National Security Council is closely monitoring migration routes, though current irregular migration flows through the Caribbean remain low. “We are clear-eyed that economic, political, and security instability are key drivers for migrants around the world. We are closely monitoring the situation and the routes frequently used by migrants to reach our borders and at this time, irregular migration flows through the Caribbean remain low,” a National Security Council spokesperson told CNN. Also read | 'Woe betide anyone': Haiti gang leader Barbecue threatens hotels 'hiding politicians' in his bloody revolution Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday (Mar 13) that he was sending over 250 additional soldiers and officers, as well as aircraft and boats, to "protect" the state from vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti – as gang violence has brought additional turmoil to the Caribbean nation. Haiti has plunged into chaos following attacks on government structures and rampant gang violence, with gangs reportedly controlling 80 per cent of the capital. Tens of thousands have been displaced, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. Amid the unrest, the US deployed a Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team to bolster security at the embassy in Port-au-Prince. As the Biden administration anticipates a potential mass migration event, contingency plans are being drafted to address resource constraints. Immigration agencies, grappling with funding shortages, are set to release thousands of migrants unless additional funds are secured. Also watch | Haiti Gang Violence Escalates: Amid escalating violence in Haiti, PM resigns Despite ongoing challenges in securing supplemental funding for border security, efforts to address migration challenges persist amid heightened concerns over Haiti's escalating crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden administration weighs using Guantanamo Bay for Haitian migrant influx

The 120,000 ethnic Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh will leave for Armenia as they do not want to be a part of Azerbaijan and live in the constant fear of ethnic cleansing, the leader of the breakaway region told Reuters, on Sunday (September 24). Similarly, the Armenian prime minister also said that the possibility of Karabakh Armenians leaving the region is high and that Yerevan was ready to take them.&nbsp;

This comes after Azerbaijan, on Tuesday (Sept 19) launched a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijani-forces-strike-armenian-controlled-karabakh-risking-a-fresh-war-in-caucasus-region-637698">military operation</a> against the separatist Armenians, who have claimed part of Karabakh – which is internationally recognised as Azerbaijani territory – as their ancestral homeland.&nbsp;

While Baku has said that it will guarantee their rights if they choose to stay back and integrate the region, Armenians say they fear repression.

<h2>Mass exodus in Nagorno-Karabakh?</h2>

“Our people do not want to live as part of Azerbaijan. Ninety-nine point nine percent prefer to leave our historic lands,” David Babayan, an adviser to Samvel Shahramanyan, the president of the self-styled Republic of Artsakh, told Reuters.&nbsp;

He added, “The fate of our poor people will go down in history as a disgrace and a shame for the Armenian people and for the whole civilised world.”&nbsp;

The military operation which reportedly led to the deaths of over 200 people and wounded 400 others, ended after the Armenians of Karabakh were forced to declare a ceasefire following a lightning 24-hour attack by the much larger Azerbaijani military.

Meanwhile, AFP reported that furious relatives of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/karabakh-forces-begin-giving-up-arms-negotiate-withdrawal-us-delegation-visits-armenia-to-show-support-638929">ethnic Armenians trapped</a> in the breakaway region gathered at the Azerbaijan border to await a medical evacuation.&nbsp;

The Armenian health ministry said 23 ambulances carrying a first batch of “seriously and very seriously wounded citizens,” were on their way to the border, accompanied by medics and Red Cross workers.

The leader of the breakaway region said it was not immediately clear when the population would move down the Lachin corridor which links the territory to Armenia.&nbsp;

The ethnic Armenian authorities also said that Russian peacekeepers will escort the homeless families of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia if they wish.&nbsp;

“We inform you that families who have become homeless as a result of recent military operations and who have expressed desire to leave the republic will be carried out by Russian peacekeepers,” said the authorities on Facebook.&nbsp;

It added, “The government will soon provide information about the transfer of other population groups.”&nbsp;

If a mass exodus were to take place, it could change the delicate balance of power in the South Caucasus region where countries like Russia, the United States, Turkey and Iran are jostling for influence. Notably, the region is home to several oil and gas pipelines and home to people of multiple ethnicities.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Danger of ethnic cleansing’</h2>

As the Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan continues to face calls for resignation, he said that Yerevan is ready to accept all ethnic Armenian compatriots from Nagorno-Karabakh. “The Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh still face the danger of ethnic cleansing,” said Pashinyan, during a national address, as per TASS.&nbsp;

He added, “If real living conditions are not created for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh in their homes and effective mechanisms of protection against ethnic cleansing, then the likelihood is increasing that the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh will see expulsion from their homeland as the only way out.”

“Our government will lovingly welcome our brothers and sisters from Nagorno-Karabakh,” said Pashinyan. However, it was not immediately clear where the 120,000 people could be housed in Armenia which is home to some 2.8 million people.&nbsp;

<h2>Shift in alliance?</h2>

The Armenian PM also took a swipe at the long-standing ally Russia after previously criticising Moscow – the traditional power broker in the region – for being too distracted by its own war in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) and Moscow-Yerevan military-political cooperation were “insufficient” security guarantees, said the Armenian PM.&nbsp;

This comes after Moscow refused to come to Armenia’s assistance in the latest Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-ready-to-recognise-nagorno-karabakh-as-azeri-territory-amid-massive-protests-595145">reportedly</a> argued that Yerevan itself recognised the disputed region as part of Baku.&nbsp;

Pashinyan, earlier this week, also said that unidentified forces were planning a coup against him amid widespread protests in Yerevan which have led to the arrest of nearly 100 people. Additionally, he has also accused Russian media of fighting an information war against him.

Moscow, which has around 2,000 peacekeepers in the region as well as a military base in Armenia, regards itself as the prime security guarantor. But that might change soon, as Armenia recently hosted a joint army exercise with the United States. &nbsp;

Washington has criticised Azerbaijan’s military operation and expressed “deep concern” for ethnic Armenians there and even sent a US congressional delegation to meet with leaders in Armenia to express support.&nbsp;

<h2>What about Azerbaijan?</h2>

During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov promised that Baku would ensure equal treatment for ethnic Armenians from the disputed region.&nbsp;

“I wish to reiterate that Azerbaijan is determined to reintegrate ethnic Armenian residents of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan as equal citizens,” said Bayramov. It is also worth noting that last week’s Azerbaijani victory may have brought a decisive end to the decades-long conflict.&nbsp;

Turkey – a member of the US-led military alliance NATO – has previously expressed support for Baku’s operation to preserve its territorial integrity.&nbsp;

Days, after Washington said it sent delegates to Armenia, the Turkish presidency, on Sunday (Sept 24), reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his counterpart Ilham Aliyev in the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan on Monday.&nbsp;

This comes as the two allies have sought to step up efforts to open a land corridor linking Turkey to Azerbaijan’s main territory via Nakhchivan.&nbsp;

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The 120,000 ethnic Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh will leave for Armenia as they do not want to be a part of Azerbaijan and live in the constant fear of ethnic cleansing, the leader of the breakaway region told Reuters, on Sunday (September 24). Similarly, the Armenian prime minister also said that the possibility of Karabakh Armenians leaving the region is high and that Yerevan was ready to take them. This comes after Azerbaijan, on Tuesday (Sept 19) launched a military operation against the separatist Armenians, who have claimed part of Karabakh – which is internationally recognised as Azerbaijani territory – as their ancestral homeland. While Baku has said that it will guarantee their rights if they choose to stay back and integrate the region, Armenians say they fear repression. Mass exodus in Nagorno-Karabakh? “Our people do not want to live as part of Azerbaijan. Ninety-nine point nine percent prefer to leave our historic lands,” David Babayan, an adviser to Samvel Shahramanyan, the president of the self-styled Republic of Artsakh, told Reuters. He added, “The fate of our poor people will go down in history as a disgrace and a shame for the Armenian people and for the whole civilised world.” The military operation which reportedly led to the deaths of over 200 people and wounded 400 others, ended after the Armenians of Karabakh were forced to declare a ceasefire following a lightning 24-hour attack by the much larger Azerbaijani military. Meanwhile, AFP reported that furious relatives of ethnic Armenians trapped in the breakaway region gathered at the Azerbaijan border to await a medical evacuation. The Armenian health ministry said 23 ambulances carrying a first batch of “seriously and very seriously wounded citizens,” were on their way to the border, accompanied by medics and Red Cross workers. The leader of the breakaway region said it was not immediately clear when the population would move down the Lachin corridor which links the territory to Armenia. The ethnic Armenian authorities also said that Russian peacekeepers will escort the homeless families of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia if they wish. “We inform you that families who have become homeless as a result of recent military operations and who have expressed desire to leave the republic will be carried out by Russian peacekeepers,” said the authorities on Facebook. It added, “The government will soon provide information about the transfer of other population groups.” If a mass exodus were to take place, it could change the delicate balance of power in the South Caucasus region where countries like Russia, the United States, Turkey and Iran are jostling for influence. Notably, the region is home to several oil and gas pipelines and home to people of multiple ethnicities. ‘Danger of ethnic cleansing’ As the Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan continues to face calls for resignation, he said that Yerevan is ready to accept all ethnic Armenian compatriots from Nagorno-Karabakh. “The Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh still face the danger of ethnic cleansing,” said Pashinyan, during a national address, as per TASS. He added, “If real living conditions are not created for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh in their homes and effective mechanisms of protection against ethnic cleansing, then the likelihood is increasing that the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh will see expulsion from their homeland as the only way out.” “Our government will lovingly welcome our brothers and sisters from Nagorno-Karabakh,” said Pashinyan. However, it was not immediately clear where the 120,000 people could be housed in Armenia which is home to some 2.8 million people. Shift in alliance? The Armenian PM also took a swipe at the long-standing ally Russia after previously criticising Moscow – the traditional power broker in the region – for being too distracted by its own war in Ukraine. Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) and Moscow-Yerevan military-political cooperation were “insufficient” security guarantees, said the Armenian PM. This comes after Moscow refused to come to Armenia’s assistance in the latest Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and reportedly argued that Yerevan itself recognised the disputed region as part of Baku. Pashinyan, earlier this week, also said that unidentified forces were planning a coup against him amid widespread protests in Yerevan which have led to the arrest of nearly 100 people. Additionally, he has also accused Russian media of fighting an information war against him. Moscow, which has around 2,000 peacekeepers in the region as well as a military base in Armenia, regards itself as the prime security guarantor. But that might change soon, as Armenia recently hosted a joint army exercise with the United States. Washington has criticised Azerbaijan’s military operation and expressed “deep concern” for ethnic Armenians there and even sent a US congressional delegation to meet with leaders in Armenia to express support. What about Azerbaijan? During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov promised that Baku would ensure equal treatment for ethnic Armenians from the disputed region. “I wish to reiterate that Azerbaijan is determined to reintegrate ethnic Armenian residents of the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan as equal citizens,” said Bayramov. It is also worth noting that last week’s Azerbaijani victory may have brought a decisive end to the decades-long conflict. Turkey – a member of the US-led military alliance NATO – has previously expressed support for Baku’s operation to preserve its territorial integrity. Days, after Washington said it sent delegates to Armenia, the Turkish presidency, on Sunday (Sept 24), reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his counterpart Ilham Aliyev in the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan on Monday. This comes as the two allies have sought to step up efforts to open a land corridor linking Turkey to Azerbaijan’s main territory via Nakhchivan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hundreds of vehicles, trucks, and RVs moved out of the festival grounds of Burning Man after being trapped in the makeshift city due to heavy rains and being surrounded by ankle-deep mud which was too thick to drive in. 
 
The driving ban was officially lifted by the event organisers on Monday afternoon (September 4), as they stated that “exodus operations have officially begun in Black Rock City,” the city that is annually erected for the event. 
 
“Although Exodus has officially begun, consider delaying your departure from Black Rock City until Tuesday 9/5 if you can. This will alleviate large amounts of Exodus congestion throughout the day today, Monday 9/4. Drive safely!” the account of the Burning Man Traffic posted on X.

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<h2>Thousands trek back home</h2>

Before the driving ban was officially lifted, thousands of visitors had begun to trek back home. The event organisers, late on Sunday evening, said that there were 72,000 people present on site and by midday Monday around 64,000 people were left. 
 
In a 2 pm local time update, the event organisers lifted the ban and said that even though the conditions have been improving and roads were drying, the place is still “muddy and may be difficult to navigate in some neighbourhoods and down certain streets.” 
 
“Take it slow and mind those directing traffic. Please be patient as you exit through Gate Road, and respect Burning Man staff who are working hard to make the Exodus experience as smooth and safe as possible,” the update said. 
 
The attendees were also appealed to consider delaying their departure from the Burning Man festival site to help prevent “large amounts of congestion.”

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<h2>Stranded amid rain and mud</h2>

The festival's entrance was closed due to the rain and the revellers were appealed to conserve fuel, food, and water until the ground started to dry up. 
 
Later, reports of the death of a man due to weather at the Burning Man festival site emerged after nearly 70,000 attendees remained trapped on the site in the middle of an unexpected storm. 
 
Burning Man Communications on Sunday stated that the death was “unrelated to the weather”. The man's death is still being investigated by Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. 
 
The remote area, located in northwest Nevada, received two to three months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours between Friday and Saturday morning. CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen, while speaking to CNN news, stated that sunny and dry conditions in western Nevada on Monday will lead to “significant improvement to the muddy conditions at the Burning Man festival”.&nbsp;

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Hundreds of vehicles, trucks, and RVs moved out of the festival grounds of Burning Man after being trapped in the makeshift city due to heavy rains and being surrounded by ankle-deep mud which was too thick to drive in.

Hundreds of vehicles, trucks, and RVs moved out of the festival grounds of Burning Man after being trapped in the makeshift city due to heavy rains and being surrounded by ankle-deep mud which was too thick to drive in. The driving ban was officially lifted by the event organisers on Monday afternoon (September 4), as they stated that “exodus operations have officially begun in Black Rock City,” the city that is annually erected for the event. “Although Exodus has officially begun, consider delaying your departure from Black Rock City until Tuesday 9/5 if you can. This will alleviate large amounts of Exodus congestion throughout the day today, Monday 9/4. Drive safely!” the account of the Burning Man Traffic posted on X. ALSO READ | In pics | 70,000 Burning Man revelers stuck in Nevada desert after rainstorm and mud Thousands trek back home Before the driving ban was officially lifted, thousands of visitors had begun to trek back home. The event organisers, late on Sunday evening, said that there were 72,000 people present on site and by midday Monday around 64,000 people were left. In a 2 pm local time update, the event organisers lifted the ban and said that even though the conditions have been improving and roads were drying, the place is still “muddy and may be difficult to navigate in some neighbourhoods and down certain streets.” “Take it slow and mind those directing traffic. Please be patient as you exit through Gate Road, and respect Burning Man staff who are working hard to make the Exodus experience as smooth and safe as possible,” the update said. The attendees were also appealed to consider delaying their departure from the Burning Man festival site to help prevent “large amounts of congestion.” WATCH | 70,000 'Burning Man' festival revelers stranded in Nevada after rainstorm turns the site into mud Stranded amid rain and mud The festival's entrance was closed due to the rain and the revellers were appealed to conserve fuel, food, and water until the ground started to dry up. Later, reports of the death of a man due to weather at the Burning Man festival site emerged after nearly 70,000 attendees remained trapped on the site in the middle of an unexpected storm. Burning Man Communications on Sunday stated that the death was “unrelated to the weather”. The man's death is still being investigated by Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. The remote area, located in northwest Nevada, received two to three months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours between Friday and Saturday morning. CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen, while speaking to CNN news, stated that sunny and dry conditions in western Nevada on Monday will lead to “significant improvement to the muddy conditions at the Burning Man festival”. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Burning Man: Mass exodus begins after organisers lift driving ban

The head of the United Nations refugee agency has warned that the earlier estimate of around one million people&nbsp;fleeing the nation due to the Sudan War by October is potentially an underestimation. As per Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)&nbsp;Filippo Grandi, the escalating conflict could lead to increased human trafficking and arms proliferation throughout the fragile region.

<h2>What did the UN refugee agency chief say?</h2>

UNHCR initially predicted that around 800,000 Sudanese and 200,000 individuals of other nationalities would leave Sudan in six months, but the agency's head, Filippo Grandi, now believes these figures may be an underestimation.&nbsp;

Speaking during an interview in Cairo, Grandi said: "This projection, that in the next few months we'll reach these high figures, may even be conservative."

"At the beginning, I didn't believe it would be, but now I'm beginning to be worried."&nbsp;

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He expressed concern about the collapse of law and order in Sudan and said that with "a lot of people desperate to move on" the situation is ripe for creating conditions for human trafficking. He also said that the circulation of arms across borders could exacerbate the violence.&nbsp;

"We've seen it in Libya with the Sahel. We don't want a repeat of that because that will be a multiplier of crisis and of humanitarian problems," he said.

<h2>Displacement to date</h2>

Reuters reports that since the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on April 15, over 350,000 individuals have already fled Sudan, seeking refuge in neighbouring countries such as Egypt, Chad, and South Sudan.

Since the conflict began, nearly 160,000 people have crossed from Sudan into Egypt, which already had a significant Sudanese community residing within its borders.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, within Sudan itself, more than one million people have been displaced due to heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum and violence in Darfur.

<h2>International aid needed for Sudan</h2>

The UN has appealed for $470 million to address the refugee crisis in Sudan over a six-month period, but according to Grandi, only one&nbsp;per cent of the requested amount has been funded.&nbsp;

Emphasising the need for a donor-pledging conference, Grandi expressed concern that the international community's focus on other global issues, such as Ukraine, was diverting attention from the Sudanese crisis.&nbsp;

"You can clearly sense a disparity which is very dangerous. This crisis has the potential to destabilise an entire region and beyond as much as Ukraine does in Europe."

To address the urgent needs of those affected, UNHCR, as per Grandi, is trying to establish a presence in the northern Sudanese town of Wadi Halfa, where many Sudanese men aged 16 to 50 are waiting for visas to enter Egypt. Additionally, he said aid must be delivered to the buffer zone between Egyptian and Sudanese border posts, where displaced individuals have encountered lengthy delays.&nbsp;

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The head of the United Nations refugee agency has warned that the earlier estimate of around one million people fleeing the nation due to the Sudan War by October is potentially an underestimation.

The head of the United Nations refugee agency has warned that the earlier estimate of around one million people fleeing the nation due to the Sudan War by October is potentially an underestimation. As per Commissioner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi, the escalating conflict could lead to increased human trafficking and arms proliferation throughout the fragile region. What did the UN refugee agency chief say? UNHCR initially predicted that around 800,000 Sudanese and 200,000 individuals of other nationalities would leave Sudan in six months, but the agency's head, Filippo Grandi, now believes these figures may be an underestimation. Speaking during an interview in Cairo, Grandi said: "This projection, that in the next few months we'll reach these high figures, may even be conservative." "At the beginning, I didn't believe it would be, but now I'm beginning to be worried." Also read | Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum: Report He expressed concern about the collapse of law and order in Sudan and said that with "a lot of people desperate to move on" the situation is ripe for creating conditions for human trafficking. He also said that the circulation of arms across borders could exacerbate the violence. "We've seen it in Libya with the Sahel. We don't want a repeat of that because that will be a multiplier of crisis and of humanitarian problems," he said. Displacement to date Reuters reports that since the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on April 15, over 350,000 individuals have already fled Sudan, seeking refuge in neighbouring countries such as Egypt, Chad, and South Sudan. Since the conflict began, nearly 160,000 people have crossed from Sudan into Egypt, which already had a significant Sudanese community residing within its borders. Also read | Sudan: 100,000 refugees have fled into neighbouring countries, number could rise to 800,000 - UN Furthermore, within Sudan itself, more than one million people have been displaced due to heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum and violence in Darfur. International aid needed for Sudan The UN has appealed for $470 million to address the refugee crisis in Sudan over a six-month period, but according to Grandi, only one per cent of the requested amount has been funded. Emphasising the need for a donor-pledging conference, Grandi expressed concern that the international community's focus on other global issues, such as Ukraine, was diverting attention from the Sudanese crisis. "You can clearly sense a disparity which is very dangerous. This crisis has the potential to destabilise an entire region and beyond as much as Ukraine does in Europe." To address the urgent needs of those affected, UNHCR, as per Grandi, is trying to establish a presence in the northern Sudanese town of Wadi Halfa, where many Sudanese men aged 16 to 50 are waiting for visas to enter Egypt. Additionally, he said aid must be delivered to the buffer zone between Egyptian and Sudanese border posts, where displaced individuals have encountered lengthy delays. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In pics: Russian call for mobilisation sparks mass exodus

Experts have warned that Tesla chief Elon Musk's warning to fire anyone who did not work in the office 40 hours a week can trigger a mass exodus.

They believe that after Musk's ultimatum many of the 100,000 people employed at the electric carmaker may already be considering their options.

According to Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom, "Tesla is kick-starting its own local Great Resignation."

Bloom has predicted that while 10 per cent of Tesla's will quit about 30 per cent would look for another job owing to a lack of work-life balance.

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A vast majority of tech workers got used to working from home or hybrid policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and do not want to return to office completely.

Several companies have already started poaching Tesla employees with the co-founder of software maker Atlassian Scott Farquhar tweeting if any of them is interested in joining his company.

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Some Tesla employees have already complained that they had been under pressure to work in the office during the pandemic and got infected with coronavirus multiple times.

According to former and current employees, stock options are a bigger portion of executive compensation at Tesla than at its peers.

Musk's public alignment with the Republican party and the steep drop in Tesla’s share price this year due to Musk's costly pursuit of Twitter are additional factors that might contribute to the exodus.

Michael Solomon, founder of compensation negotiation advisory service 10x Ascend, told news agency Reuters that ''If this is sustained, they will absolutely have a retention problem.''

(With inputs from agencies)

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Experts have warned that Tesla chief Elon Musk's warning to fire anyone who did not work in the office 40 hours a week can trigger a mass exodus. They believe that after Musk's ultimatum many of the 100,000 people employed at the electric carmaker may already be considering their options.

Experts have warned that Tesla chief Elon Musk's warning to fire anyone who did not work in the office 40 hours a week can trigger a mass exodus. They believe that after Musk's ultimatum many of the 100,000 people employed at the electric carmaker may already be considering their options. According to Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom, "Tesla is kick-starting its own local Great Resignation." Bloom has predicted that while 10 per cent of Tesla's will quit about 30 per cent would look for another job owing to a lack of work-life balance. A vast majority of tech workers got used to working from home or hybrid policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and do not want to return to office completely. Several companies have already started poaching Tesla employees with the co-founder of software maker Atlassian Scott Farquhar tweeting if any of them is interested in joining his company. Also see | From Tesla to Peloton, companies slow hiring as US economy sputters Some Tesla employees have already complained that they had been under pressure to work in the office during the pandemic and got infected with coronavirus multiple times. According to former and current employees, stock options are a bigger portion of executive compensation at Tesla than at its peers. Musk's public alignment with the Republican party and the steep drop in Tesla’s share price this year due to Musk's costly pursuit of Twitter are additional factors that might contribute to the exodus. Michael Solomon, founder of compensation negotiation advisory service 10x Ascend, told news agency Reuters that ''If this is sustained, they will absolutely have a retention problem.'' (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Beginning of mass exodus? Elon Musk can trigger Tesla's 'great resignation'

Satellite images show millions of Afghans gathered at Kabul airport for evacuations amid Taliban's beleaguerment of provincial cities of Afghanistan including Kabul.

Satellite images show crowd at Kabul airport amid Taliban's capture of Kabul

Researcher, Oxford University, Samuel Ramani speaks to WION on mass exodus at Kabul airport and the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Five people were killed during mass exodus in Afghanistan.

Researcher, Oxford University, Samuel Ramani speaks to WION on mass exodus at Kabul

30,000 people have been displaced by renewed violence in Afghanistan. Why is the Taliban testing the Afghan govt in the middle of peace talks in Doha? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the story.

Gravitas: Record violence threatens Afghan talks

Nearly 10,000 civilians have fled battered eastern Aleppo towards government-held districts and the Kurdish-controlled neighbourhood of Sheikh Maksoud, a monitoring group said Sunday.

&quot;Nearly 10,000 civilians have fled east Aleppo since the night of Saturday to Sunday,&quot; the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. &quot;At least 6,000 of them went to the neighbourhood of Sheikh Maksoud, the rest went to government zones of Aleppo.&quot;

Government forces retook six rebel-held districts of eastern Aleppo over the weekend, forcing huge numbers of civilians to flee as they pressed their offensive Sunday to retake Syria&#39;s second city.

On Sunday, the 13th day of the operation, they took control of the adjacent neighbourhoods of Jabal Badra, Baadeeen Inzarat, Al-Sakan, al-Shaabi and Ain al-Tall, according to the Observatory.

Government forces are now &quot;in control of most of the northern part&quot; of Aleppo, according to the monitoring group.

Around 250,000 civilians besieged for months in the east have faced serious food and fuel shortages. Once a commercial and industrial hub, Aleppo has seen some of the worst fighting in Syria&#39;s nearly six-year war.

(AFP)

This mass exodus is just since this past Saturday night, as

Nearly 10,000 civilians have fled battered eastern Aleppo towards government-held districts and the Kurdish-controlled neighbourhood of Sheikh Maksoud, a monitoring group said Sunday. "Nearly 10,000 civilians have fled east Aleppo since the night of Saturday to Sunday," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. "At least 6,000 of them went to the neighbourhood of Sheikh Maksoud, the rest went to government zones of Aleppo." Government forces retook six rebel-held districts of eastern Aleppo over the weekend, forcing huge numbers of civilians to flee as they pressed their offensive Sunday to retake Syria's second city. On Sunday, the 13th day of the operation, they took control of the adjacent neighbourhoods of Jabal Badra, Baadeeen Inzarat, Al-Sakan, al-Shaabi and Ain al-Tall, according to the Observatory. Government forces are now "in control of most of the northern part" of Aleppo, according to the monitoring group. Around 250,000 civilians besieged for months in the east have faced serious food and fuel shortages. Once a commercial and industrial hub, Aleppo has seen some of the worst fighting in Syria's nearly six-year war. (AFP)

Nearly 10,000 civilians flee east Aleppo: Monitor

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