Turkey has raised alarms over a potential mass influx of Iranian refugees if Tehran’s regime collapses. Ankara warns that such a scenario could strain resources, heighten border security concerns, and escalate regional tensions.


Ankara Warns of Iranian Refugee Influx, Migration Fears Drive Turkish Policy

Over 84,000 refugees have fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Burundi this month, marking the second major influx this year. The UN says the surge has overwhelmed Burundi, one of the world’s poorest countries, with camps facing cholera cases and long food queues. Fighting continues despite a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Congo and Rwanda.

Africa: Burundi Overwhelmed as Tens of Thousands Flee Congo Violence

President Donald Trump has announced a major change in U.S. refugee admissions, cutting overall numbers and giving priority to white South Africans facing persecution. This move has sparked widespread discussion and controversy regarding U.S. immigration policy, race, and global refugee priorities.

Trump Cuts U.S. Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South Africans

The first group of around 50 white South Africans arrived in the United States for resettlement after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status. The small group from South Africa, including children holding small American flags, arrived at Dallas International Airport outside Washington on a private charter plane. Watch for more details!

South Africa denies persecution claims as US grants refugee status

Trump Refugee Plan: White South Africans Arrive In US Under Trump's Refugee Plan

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calls for better relations with the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to 'help Syrian refugees return home'. Watch in for more details!

'Better Ties With Assad Will Help Syrian Refugees Return Home', Says Meloni

Pope Francis has offered refuge to Myanmar's detained leader offering her the Vatican as the safe haven. Watch to know more.

Pope Offers Safe Haven To Aung San Suu Kyi

With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine Indian students particularly those who have sought refuge in Moldova. The students had to leave Ukraine due to the war but they have now found a new home in Moldova.

India caught in Ukraine war move to Moldova

As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, Moldova's response to the Ukraine refugee crisis has been a testament to nation's resilience and humanity. Since 2022, Moldova has welcomed 100,000 Ukrainian refugees in the county. WION brings you a ground report from a refugee centre in Moldova.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moldova gives refuge to fleeing Ukrainians

Russia-Ukraine war: 90% of Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

In a coordinated early morning operation on Thursday Bangladesh repatriated 288 members of Myanmar Security Forces who had sought Refuge across the border. The group included members from the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP), Army and immigration units.

Bangladesh repatriates Myanmar troops who fled conflict

Myanmar repatriates more Rohingya Refugees

Five people died on Tuesday while crossing the English Channel, shortly after the UK's approval of a migrant deportation bill. Bodies discovered at the Wimereaux beach in northern France. Watch in for more details!

Five migrants die while crossing English Channel, crossing attempts after UK passes Rwanda bill

#Gravitas | The Neil Armstrong of the Arab world, Muhammad Faris has died at the age of 72. He was the first Syrian cosmonaut who lived in exile in Turkiye for nearly a decade. #GravitasSnapshot brings you his story.

Gravitas: From first Syrian cosmonaut to refugee: The story of Muhammad Faris

Adding to the woes of Syrian refugees, Cyprus has decided to suspend asylum applications of Syrians. According to the Cypriot government, the island nation recorded more than 2,000 arrivals by sea in the first month of 2024, as compared to only 78, during the same time in 2023.

Cyprus cancels asylum applications

Canada will resume funding to the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, International Aid Minister Ahmed Hussen said on Friday, becoming one of the first international donors to announce such a move.

Canada says it will resume funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency

India has deported the initial batch of Myanmar refugees who sought asylum in the country following the military coup in 2021, as disclosed by the chief minister of Manipur state on Friday (March 8).

India deports first batch of illegal Myanmar nationals amid security concerns

A refugee from Afghanistan who lied to gain asylum in Britain and claimed he worked for MI6 and met the King has rejected allegations he is a Russian spy.

Alleged Russian spy worked for UK's spy agencies like MI6

What is the future of Afghan refugees? Over 1 million Afghanis were ordered to leave Pakistan last year. Afghan refugee, Fatima Amiri barred from receiving education...Pakistan government's crackdown on Afghan refugees continues. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: No Education for Afghan refugees in Pakistan?

Human activity and climate change have heavily deforested the lands surrounding Nakivale, one of the oldest refugee settlements in Africa… but a group of refugees is taking environmental matters into its own hands. Thanks to their initiative, the once-bare land and hillsides are again turning green.

Deforested lands of Nakivale, Uganda, refugee group restores barren lands

A fire erupted in parts of a densely populated Rohingya refugee camp in south-eastern Bangladesh, leaving over 4,000 people without shelter, according to officials.

Bangladesh: Fire tragedy at Rohingya refugee camp leaves thousands without shelter

Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, India on Thursday released the second tranche of 2.5 million US dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), fulfilling its annual commitment of 5 million US dollars for the year 2023-24.

India releases 2nd installment of $2.5 million for Palestinian refugees

December 18: On International Migrants Day, we look at the challenges faced by millions of people on the move. Watch the video to know more.

International Migrants Day: Who counts as a migrant?

Pakistan's deadline for illegal foreign refugees to leave the country has ended and a crackdown is underway to demolish illegal Afghan colonies. Nearly 1.1 million Afghans still in Pakistan without adequate documentation will be persecuted and deported. Big logistical issues have arisen around their exit and rehabilitation in Afghanistan. In the longer term, this issue sows the seeds for fresh tensions in already wilting Pakistan-Afghanistan ties.

Pak's deadline for illegal afghan refugees ends

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