Issues: Refugees

See also: Humanitarian
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Guest Post: Notes from Burma - Story vs. Security

TAKE ACTION: Sign this petition and call on the Malaysian government to uphold the rights of Burmese refugees in Malaysia.

Regions: Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand

Issues: Freedom of opinion & expression, Internally displaced persons, Refugees

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Sri Lanka: Launch of book about Children and displacement

Home Away from Home: Launch of book about Children and displacement

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Regions: Sri Lanka

Issues: Children's rights, Internally displaced persons, Refugees

Witnessed: 1170 times

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Witnessed: 1148 times

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Zimbabweans seek future in South Africa - 24 Aug 09

The United Nations says there are 100 million people now working outside their home countries. The vast majority have moved from the developing to the developed world....

Regions: South Africa, Zimbabwe

Issues: Internally displaced persons, Poverty, Refugees

Witnessed: 1284 times

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Somali refugees tapped up for fighting at home - 24 Aug 09

For almost 20 years Somali refugees who've fled violence at home, have made their way to camps in Kenya. But once there, they find themselves trapped in what many liken to open air prisons....

Regions: Kenya, Somalia

Issues: Armed conflict, Internally displaced persons, Refugees

Witnessed: 1229 times

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Afghanis in Pakistan Unable to Vote - 17 Aug 09

An estimated 17 million Afghans are registered to vote, but many living outside the country will not casting their ballot. ...

Regions: Afghanistan, Pakistan

Issues: Corruption, Elections, Refugees

Witnessed: 1121 times

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Emmanuel Jal performance at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert

Emmanuel Jal plays at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday party concert and is described by Peter Gabriel as an artist with 'the potential of a young Bob Marley'. Text from: ...

Regions: Africa, Kenya, Sudan

Issues: Child soldiers, Crimes against humanity, Refugees

Witnessed: 1889 times

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