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Iran asks Taliban to ensure safety of diplomatic missions in Kabul
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], April 12 (ANI): Iran has asked the Taliban regime in Afghnaistan to ensure the security of its diplomatic assets in Kabul amid rising protests by the people against deportations of Afghan refugees.
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Kabul residents protest against forced deportations of Afghans from Iran
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 12 (ANI): Dozens of Kabul residents on Monday protested in front of Iran's embassy over the reports of abuse against Afghan refugees in Iran, local media reported.
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Human rights group expresses concern over 'harassment' of Afghan refugees
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 10 (ANI): Expressing concern over the "harassment" of Afghan refugees in Iran, the Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has called it a "blatant act of violation of human rights", reported local media.
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Taliban raises refugee 'harassment' issue with Iranian diplomats
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 9 (ANI): The Taliban summoned the diplomats of the Iran embassy in Kabul to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees in Iran, reported local media.
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Priyanka Chopra urges world leaders to help refugees amid Russia-Ukraine w
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine, Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has made a direct appeal to all the world leaders globally "to stand up for refugees around the world".
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Viral video unfolds 'harassment' of Afghan refugees in Iran
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 8 (ANI): A viral video has been circulating on social media platforms that shows how Afghan refugees are being "harassed" in the neighbouring country Iran.
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Indian envoy Gopal Baglay denies reports of deployment of troops in Sri La
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): Gopal Baglay, India's High Commissioner of Sri Lanka on Friday has categorically denied reports of deployment of the Indian Army in an economic crisis-ridden island nation and said that it was a rumour floating around since April 1.
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US tech giant Microsoft says it disrupted hacking attempts by Russian spie
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): US tech giant Microsoft on Friday said that it has disrupted Russian hackers who attempted to infiltrate Ukrainian media organizations.
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Afghan refugees in Iran complain of facing harassment
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], April 7 (ANI): Afghan refugees in Iran have complained about their deteriorated condition, saying they have been facing harassment there, local media reported.
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Ellen DeGeneres, Billy Porter and Bruce Springsteen join social media rall
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): Global Citizen, a group focusing on international advocacy, is organizing the "Stand Up for Ukraine" social media rally taking place this Friday to support refugees and mobilize humanitarian efforts in a process to aid Ukrainians.
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Over 90 migrants killed in Mediterranean boat accident: UN
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Nearly 100 migrants died in the Mediterranean waters after the boat carrying them from Libya got shipwrecked, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
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UN Palestinian refugee agency faces worsening financial plight amid Ukrain
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Gaza [Palestine], April 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a worsening financial plight amid the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, a senior official said on Sunday.
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