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Plea in Delhi HC seeks removal of Afghan refugees, asylum seekers camping
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a large gathering of Afghan nationals in the temporary structures outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Vasant Vihar here.
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Odisha Chief Minister, Australian envoy focus on cooperation in trade, tec
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday held a meeting with the High Commissioner of Australia, Barry O'Farell to discuss cooperation between Odisha and Australia in various fields.
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Political uncertainty may force 500,000 Afghans to leave country in next 4
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 (ANI): Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Saturday estimated that 500,000 Afghans will leave the country in the next four months.
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COVID-19: Sri Lanka re-opens for Indian travellers
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Sri Lanka has reopened its borders to India and fully vaccinated travellers will only require a negative PCR test report conducted 72 hours prior to arrival and an on-arrival PCR test at a certified hotel, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi said
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World working towards a solution regarding Afghanistan: Australian envoy
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Afghanistan is witnessing a humanitarian crisis, said Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O'Farrell, adding that the world is working towards a solution regarding the war-ravaged country.
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Blue Planet Environmental Solutions launches Blue Nudge - learning program
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, (Delhi) [India], August 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte. Ltd. ("Blue Planet") announced the launch of Blue Nudge - learning program on sustainability in the presence of Alok Sharma President COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in a ceremony recently held
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Maldivian govt to sign contract for India-funded Greater Male Connectivity
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Male [Maldives], August 26 (ANI): A contract for the construction of the largest-ever infrastructure project funded by India in the Maldives will be signed on Thursday.
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UN refugee agency commends Uganda for hosting Afghan nationals
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kampala [Uganda], August 26 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday commended Uganda for allowing to host fleeing Afghan nationals.
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Some 400 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UN refugee agency
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], August 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Some 400 illegal migrants were rescued and returned to Libya, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Tuesday.
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Afghanistan: UN rights chief says she has credible 'harrowing' reports of
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 24 (ANI): A UN top diplomat for human rights said she has received harrowing and credible reports of serious violations of and human rights abuses in Afghanistan under the Taliban, including executions of civilians.
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UK PM Johnson to call on G7 leaders to step up support for Afghan people
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be calling on G7 leaders to step up support for Afghan people after the war-torn country fell into the hands of the Taliban last week, said British High Commission in India on Tuesday through an official statement. Read More
Afghan nationals held protest in front of UNHCR office in Delhi, demand re
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): Afghan nationals held a protest on Monday in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in New Delhi, seeking refugee cards and resettlement options in a third country.
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