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Published on Jul 26, 2026

Lusenda : the UNHCR repatriates 171 Burundian refugees to their country of origin

SOS Médias Burundi Fizi, July 23, 2026 – A total of 171 Burundian refugees living in the Lusenda camp, located in the Fizi territory of South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), were repatriated to Burundi on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Over 500 Rwandan refugees repatriated from DR Congo

KIGALI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- More than 500 Rwandan refugees were repatriated to Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday, authorities said. About 400 returnees crossed into Rwanda through the common border in Rubavu District, …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Refugee camps explained: why South Africa has avoided them

South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This followed weeks of intensified anti-migrant rhetoric and xenophobic violence. The facility has raised …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

From Reflection to Action: A Mandate for Protection, Peace and Displaced-Led Solutions

World Refugee Day 2026 passed on June 20, but the responsibility it reminds us of has not. For people who have fled war, persecution, repression or fear, safety can mean life or death. It can mean finding shelter for your children, crossing a border …

Source: Fair Observer - Left-wing
Published on Jul 27, 2026

'You end up feeling caged’: Refugee convention turns 75 as states redraw asylum rules

Adopted in the turbulent years after World War II to address the massive displacement in Europe, the UN Refugee Convention marks its 75-year history as governments twist the principles of protection to serve political purposes. For refugees like Peter Kidi …

Source: Geneva Solutions - Center-left
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Gen Z Shows Strongest Support for Refugees: UNHCR

Protection for refugees has been enshrined in international law for more than seven decades, but public support for those fleeing conflict and persecution remains a key question. New data released on Tuesday by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) showed that …

Source: Bangladesh Post - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2026

DRC : in Lusenda, Burundian refugees say they are abandoned under tarpaulins after years of waiting

SOS Médias Burundi Uvira, July 16, 2026 – After several years living in severely dilapidated shelters, hundreds of Burundian families living in the Lusenda camp, in the Fizi territory of South Kivu, eastern Congo, received tarpaulins on Tuesday distributed …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2026

Musasa : after months of thirst, water returns… but the crisis threatens to continue

SOS Médias Burundi Musasa, July 16, 2026 – After more than six months marked by a severe shortage of drinking water, Congolese refugees in the Musasa camp, located in Butanyerera province in northern Burundi, have finally regained access to this essential …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2026

Refugees Praise Ethiopia's Hospitality as UNHCR Showcases 'Makatet' as Model for Refugee Inclusion

Addis Ababa, July 1, 2026 (ENA) —Refugees living in Ethiopia have commended the country's longstanding tradition of hospitality and its expanding refugee inclusion initiatives. Approached by ENA, the refugees said the opportunities created through …

Source: Ethiopian News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 14, 2026

US refugee resettlement remains frozen, but not for white South Africans

The United States refugee admissions programme remains suspended, leaving thousands of previously approved refugees in limbo. However, the country continues to admit Afrikaners from South Africa through a separate pathway. Experts say the move departs from …

Source: FairPlanet - Left-wing
Published on Jul 12, 2026

“Starve to death or return home” : the last Burundian refugees in Nyarugusu sound the alarm

SOS Médias Burundi Nyarugusu, Tanzania, July 8, 2026 — The Nyarugusu camp, which housed more than 50,000 Burundian refugees less than a year ago, is now almost empty. Fewer than 200 Burundians remain, while repatriation operations have accelerated over …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2026

Soccer is the game of life: Carling Jackson’s “Uprooted to Unstoppable”

By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer In light of the first days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting underway, and to celebrate World Football (Soccer) Day, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), unveiled a mural celebrating …

Source: The Peak - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2026

Revealed: How Trump’s views have forced UN agencies to change how they address the climate crisis

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent (U.S.) - Center-left
Published on Jul 25, 2026

Guest columnist William Lambers: Prevent hunger crisis in Venezuela after earthquakes

Sign up for the Athol Daily News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. It’s urgent we prevent a hunger crisis in the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24 killing …

Source: Athol Daily News - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2026

The Leaky Bucket of Global Peace: How Multilateral Defunding Is Starving the Horn’s Humanitarian, Peacekeeping ...

In late 2023, when the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva allowed the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) to quietly lapse without a vote, diplomatic observers in Addis Ababa noted a profound shift in global …

Source: The Reporter Ethiopia - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

The invisible backbone of India’s medical tourism. Translators are friends & fixers

“I left the patient I was with in the hospital and rushed across the street to help my patients in Hauz Rani,” Ben, 46, said. By the time he arrived, frightened patients and attendants stood outside with their belongings, unsure about their accommodation …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on Jul 7, 2026

Refugees camped outside Durban home affairs centre say they have nowhere to go

The gate to the Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road, Durban, where hundreds of refugees have spent a month camped outside. Hundreds of refugees legally in South Africa have spent a month camped outside a home affairs centre in Durban …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Jul 7, 2026

Refugees in Durban: Seeking safety and shelter amidst adversity

For almost two months, refugees have been sleeping on the pavements outside the Home Affairs Refugees Reception Centre on Che Guevara (Moore) Road, huddled together as they face the cold and threat of violence. They are from different countries, including …

Source: IOL - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 6, 2026

Understanding human rights, refugees, statelessness, and asylum: Why these issues matter to us all

Every day, millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes because of war, persecution, political instability, violence, or gross violations of human rights. Others find themselves trapped in an equally devastating situation: they belong …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 22:42 GMT

York U awarded $2.5M to investigate, mitigate impact of increasing digital surveillance on refugees

Toronto, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a climate where walls and detention centres are built, border enforcement agencies expanded and new border control technologies adopted, there is a risk of global displacement, already at a historic high, …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

UNHCR Recognizes Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Planning Tool as Global Compact on Refugees Good Practice

CHICAGO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) has been formally listed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

United Nations Environment Programme Recognizes Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator

CHICAGO, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) today announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) received official recognition as part of World Environment Day 2026 from …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

Burundi, UNHCR Kick Off Voluntary Return Program for Congolese Refugees

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation program for Congolese refugees living in the country, according to reports. As stated by reports …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of value- …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

UN Chief Appoints Ghana's Wosornu as UNHCR Protection Commissioner

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named Edem Wosornu of Ghana as assistant high commissioner for protection at the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), according to a statement released Monday. Wosornu will step into the role vacated by Ruvendrini …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

Burundi, UNHCR Launch Voluntary Return Program for Congolese Refugees

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Monday a voluntary repatriation program aimed at assisting thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo currently …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 02:43 GMT

Media statement by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration

Introduction Members of the Media Let me express our sincere thanks to you for joining us once again as the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration. We have just concluded our IMC meeting which sits every Friday to receive progress reports from …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

Scrums.com Backs Open Models and Open Weights for Global Enterprise AI

Scrums.com, the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform signs support for open AI models and the Open Weights Letter published by Nvidia and Microsoft LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scrums.com, the AI Software …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Fine Acers Strengthens Its Global Footprint with the Inauguration of Its London Office

MUMBAI, INDIA, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fine Acers, India's pioneer branded luxury resort developer, has marked a significant milestone in its global growth journey with the inauguration of its new office in London, United Kingdom …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:19 GMT

Cast from Clay publishes Policy Unstuck interview with Kate Nevens MSP

DURHAM STREET, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cast from Clay, the policy communications consultancy behind Policy Unstuck, has published an interview with Kate Nevens MSP, the Scottish Green Party's spokesperson for …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

American buyers bring €980,000 average budgets to Greek Real Estate, new Quarterly Investment Index Shows

BUYGREECE®, the only US-based property technology company for Greek real estate, launches the Greek Property Monitor — quarterly investment data, free to cite. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American buyers …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Beyond Compliance: Why Business and Human Rights Matter in Thailand

While Thai businesses are increasingly adopting human rights standards, gaps remain between corporate policies and workers' lived experiences. BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global expectations around …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

Log-hub Introduces a New Offer to Support Small Supply Chain Consultancies

New offer for supply chain consulting teams of up to 10 people, providing 12 months of free access to its Supply Chain Apps portfolio and 50% commission SCHINDELLEGI, SWITZERLAND, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For consultants, this creates …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

UAP Inc. Wins Gold in the 2026 TITAN Business Awards: Season 1 for Its 100th Anniversary Celebration

UAP Inc., Canada’s leading distributor of automotive and heavy vehicle parts, has been named a Gold Winner in Season 1 of the 2026 TITAN Business Awards. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAP Inc., Canada’s leading …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Argos Multilingual Appoints Kiran Patil as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

New leadership role underscores Argos Multilingual's continued investment in AI-first language technology and platform innovation SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argos Multilingual, a global leader in …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Hills Chapter Names Sir Lance McCarthy, PhD Chairman of the Board

President Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, PhD, strategically expands the Beverly Hills Chapter to strengthen members’ market position and global competitiveness. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Associate Owners Group (AOG) Spotlights Jon Jiang, Chief Investment Officer of Your IA

Associate Owners Group (AOG) is proud to highlight Jon Jiang, Chief Investment Officer of Your IA, one of the standout leaders within AOG. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Associate Owners Group (AOG) is proud …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

AI in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Executive Handbook on AI Readiness, Digital Maturity and Factory Transformation

New guide helps pharmaceutical manufacturers understand AI readiness, regulatory expectations, and high-return AI applications transforming pharma factories. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCW.AI today announced …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

TrialAssure® ANONYMIZE® Selected by the European Medicines Agency as Official Anonymisation Tool

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrialAssure®, a leading technology provider advancing clinical trial transparency, disclosure, and data sharing, announced today that its ANONYMIZE® platform has been selected by the …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Costa Rica Joins SNOMED International, Advancing Digital Health Strategy

Costa Rica has joined SNOMED International, adopting SNOMED CT to strengthen interoperability, improve diagnostic accuracy, and elevate patient care nationwide. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SNOMED International is …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 12:46 GMT

Raynet named a Sample Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Managing Operational Technology

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raynet, a global software vendor with market-leading solutions and a specialist in True IT Asset Visibility, has been named a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Managing …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

ASPIS Cyber Technologies Appoints Gilberto Peralta to Board of Directors

Accomplished Global Aerospace and Technology Executive to Support ASPIS Cyber’s Strategic Growth, Corporate Governance, and International Expansion NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASPIS Cyber Technologies, a …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Sentinel Foundation Leverages OSINT Industries Across Global Child Protection, Partner Training, and Survivor Support

In Q1 2026 alone, OSINT-powered investigations helped rescue 12 children internationally, supported 69 domestic cases, and trained 74 partner personnel. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sentinel Foundation, a nonprofit …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 11:49 GMT

Simply.Coach Becomes the Operating Backbone for Ama La Vida's Dual B2C and B2B Coaching Business

One of the US' most eminent coaching firms — with 60+ coaches, 1000+ clients, and 2 business models — finds an infrastructure partner built for the long term. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simply.Coach, the …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 11:40 GMT

Sheba Medical Center Collaborates with OpenAI on Its First International Healthcare Deployment

A Major Step in the Hospital’s AI Transformation, Collaboration Will Provide Clinicians with OpenAI's Most Advanced Clinical Reasoning Platform RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheba Medical Center announced today a …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 10:28 GMT

SGS highlights why real-world testing matters for adventure sports apparel

Why standard lab testing alone is no longer enough to prove product performance BAAR, SWITZERLAND, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adventure and demanding sports are among the fastest-growing segments of the global sportswear and outdoor …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

The United Nations Climate Change Study Programme

Expert Lectures Lectures are delivered by senior experts and practitioners from Geneva-based institutions (with selected international organizations participating remotely where appropriate), which may include: International Labour Organization (ILO) Green …

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