Refugees

Ukraine: On the Train West

Tightly packed, women and children endure the long journey to safety.

8 Mar 22

Platform at Lviv station, 26 February, 2022. © Anthony Borden

Ukraine: Exodus by Rail

Fear and resignation on the train to Poland as refugees head west.

27 Feb 22

Press conference after Moldovan government emergency meeting regarding support for those fleeing conflict in neighbouring Ukraine, 24 February 2022. © Government of Republic of Moldova

Moldova Mobilises for Ukrainian Refugees

Outpouring of support for huge influx of citizens fleeing the war.

26 Feb 22

In the hope to cross into the European Union, refugees camp in freezing conditions along the barbed wire fence marking the border between Poland and Belarus. © Polish Ministry of Defense

Belarus: Refugee Crisis Not Yet Out of The Woods

While some asylum seekers have been moved to temporary accommodation, the underlying issues remain unresolved.

26 Nov 21

Ukraine’s Afghan Diaspora Sees Change Coming

Unlike previous incomers, recent arrivals are expected to be awarded asylum or complementary protection.

5 Nov 21

The economic collapse and freezing of Afghan and donor funds following the Taliban's takeover in August 2021 triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, prompting many individuals to seek to leave the country. © Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images

Central Asia Refuses to Accept Afghan Refugees

With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.

8 Sep 21

A group of refugees from Afghanistan on Tajikistan border. © Tajikistan's Government Committee for National Security (GKNB)

Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?

Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.

30 Jun 21

Afghan refugees in Dushanbe taking sewing courses. (Photo: CABAR/IWPR)

Tajikistan: Afghan Refugees Feel Secure - But Poor

Although people are friendly, there are few job opportunities.

16 Aug 18

A group of refugees returning to northeast Syria. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

A Safe Haven For Those Fleeing IS

Displaced people share hopes for their return home.

24 Apr 18

Thousands of Rohingya continue to cross the border into Bangladesh after violence erupted in Myanmar's Rakhine state. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How Social Media Spurred Myanmar's Latest Violence

Everybody will end up losing if hate speech is left unchecked.

12 Sep 17

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