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227,000 refugees in Egypt, up from 50,000 last year: UNHCR
Egypt’s policy is against idea of refugee camps on its territory, allows refugees to access services on equal footing
Egypt unique model for hosting migrants, refugees: diplomats
In 2017, Egypt experienced highest number of arrivals since 2013, close to 40,000, UNHCR says
Portugal to receive 400 refugees based in Cairo
Egypt welcomed an offer by Portugal to host a number of refugees currently residing in the country, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. As a part of the cooperation between the EU and Egypt on the issue, Portugal offered to host 400 refugees in the years 2018 and …
Eastern Mediterranean region is largest originator of refugees globally: UNIC
WHO works with national health authorities, international partners for safeguarding refugee health
Nigerian refugees in Germany among top job finders
Poverty and lack of services in Iraq force refugees back to the camps
Germany to accept 10,000 refugees from North Africa, Middle East
Egypt at forefront of countries concerned about refugees: Shoukry
Foreign minister suggests it necessary to allocate more resources to UNHCR office in Egypt
Inflow of refugees continues to be topic of discussion in international community
Sisi, EU discuss migration issues, asylum seekers within Egypt-EU migration dialogue
Egypt renews rejection of establishing camps to shelter refugees
Egypt signed an agreement with Germany to cooperate in facing illegal immigration
“I am sorry I drowned”, Doctors Without Borders’ short film raises awareness on refugees human crisis
Doctors Without Borders call for humane alternatives for refugees
Donald Trump v the arts
Among the victims of president Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Middle Eastern countries is Kinan Azmeh, a noted Syrian clarinettist and composer. Presently, Azmeh is stuck in Beirut, even though he has an EB-1 “alien with extraordinary abilities” visa and has lived in New York for the past 16 years. The US government’s prohibition for Azmeh …
United Nations urges Trump to keep door open for refugees
Two UN migration agencies have called on the US to continue helping people fleeing war and persecution.
UNHCR will grant African, Yemeni, Iraqi refugees primary health services
This was agreed on in a meeting on Wednesday between the UNHCR and the Minister of Health Ahmed Emad El-Din
Refugees in Serbia – stranded in a warehouse
A great number of refugees are living in inhumane conditions in a warehouse in Belgrade.
Magnum Photos publishes guide on Europe for refugees, migrants
“Refugees in Germany”.. Mardiny: left Algeria to Germany followed by racism against Arabs
“Refugees in Germany”..Adham: from serving in the Syrian army to detention then escape
“Refugees in Germany”.. I will not return to my country to live in wrench: Abdel Hamid
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Refugees in Germany: tales of Diaspora and dreams
Caught between the burdens of alienation and homesickness and the growing pains of integration is how Arab dreamers live in Europe
Refugees are the migrant advisory committee’s main concern
We solve problems gradually, says vice president for Potsdam committee Anna Nicolsova
Bureaucracy biggest obstacle to refugees: AWO chairperson
There is a shortage of qualified volunteers, money, and translators to help refugees
The right exploits the fear of refugees for their own gains: MP in Germany’s Greens party
Integrating refugees will benefit Germany, especially in the case that they return to their countries as relationships will be strengthened, says Marie Luise von Halem
Closing borders is inhumane and contradicts German values: SPD member
The head of Germany’s social democratic party (SPD) headquarters in Berlin, Dennis Buchner, ruled out that opening the German border for refugees could be a long-term electoral manoeuvre by chancellor Angela Merkel and the ruling party. He refuted reports that alleged Germany was receiving an increasingly larger amount of refugees, but stressed Germany should not …
Ideal integration not fully possible, problems bound to exist: manager of AWO Refugee House in Berlin
Learning the language is key, because most of the problems refugees face stem from a lack of understanding, says a Palestinian working at the refugee house
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Learning from the past: Germany’s refugee policy is dignifying, positive
Fadia Fouda, a former Palestinian refugee, says Germany has vastly improved the situation for new refugees
Refugees in Germany: tales of Diaspora and dreams
Caught between the burdens of alienation and homesickness and the growing pains of integration is how Arab dreamers live in Europe
Shoukry meets EU official to discuss means of combating terrorism, illegal migration
German officials are reportedly negotiating a scheme with the EU to return illegal migrants back to North Africa
Refugees forced to depend on human smugglers: study
A study by the funded in part by the UK government found that European migration policies, by their focus on keeping migrants out, have only lead to migrants undertaking perilous journeys.
Al-Sisi confirms he will not close the door for refugees: Filippo Grandi
UNHCR head Grandi discusses refugee crisis during his second visit to Arab region since taking office in January