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UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Bangladesh, highlights Rohingya crisi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh for a four-day visit, highlighting the Rohingya refugee crisis and the country's reform efforts. He will meet with top officials, visit refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, and call for increased international support.
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UN Chief Antonio Guterres thanks Bangladesh, calls for Rohingya aid
Updated : 1 year ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during his four-day visit to Bangladesh, expressed gratitude for the country's hospitality and pledged UN support for its reforms. He is set to visit Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, urging the international community to increase hu
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FBI identifies Pak national as "national security priority", deports him f
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Enforcement and Removals Operations Dallas Field Office acting Director Josh Johnson said, "Illegal aliens suspected or known to have ties to organisations that threaten public safety will not find refuge in the US."
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Pakistani Hindu refugees who voted during Delhi polls, await government su
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Many Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tila have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019. Several of them recently received their citizenship and cast their votes for the first time, which is a historic moment for the community.
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Advocacy groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As per reports, the letter also points out that Afghan migrants, including women, children, and those with valid visas, are being subjected to forced expulsion, detention, and high visa fees.
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US Representative Chris Smith condemns Thailand govt's decision to deport
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Christopher Smith has blamed Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and called on the US to impose sanctions against her.
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US condemns Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The United States on Thursday condemned the Thai government for forcibly returning 40 Uyghur refugees to China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged that the Uyghurs be "treated with dignity" and that their rights be protected.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees,
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"This unlawful act has placed these individuals in significant jeopardy, as they now face an increased likelihood of persecution, torture, and severe violations of human rights at the hands of the Chinese government," the WUC said in a statement.
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US lawmakers urge Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghur refugees to China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
US Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the chairman and ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, said, "We are deeply concerned about Thai authorities' reported plans to forcibly deport 48 Uyghur refugees to the People's Republic of Chi
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Pakistan intensifies crackdown on Afghan refugees, aims to repatriate 8 la
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The government aims to send back around 800,000 cardholders to their home country, with preparations underway to remove Afghan citizens from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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World Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to halt deportation of 48 Uyghur Refu
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) urgently reiterated its demands for the Thai government to immediately stop the planned deportation of 48 Uyghur refugees to China, which is scheduled for February 27, 2025.
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Mars Petcare and Swiggy Instamart Expand Efforts to Provide Winter Shelter
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22: Recognizing the commitment to provide refuge to countless street companions during extreme winters, Mars Petcare and Swiggy Instamart extended their Paw Protecc Initiative to offer a much-needed shield against the season's biting cold. As winter bids farewell,
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