“UN refugee agency says staff among those killed in Israeli air strikes in Lebanon”

“‘Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon are now relentlessly claiming hundreds of civilian lives,’ said UNHCR's global director Filippo Grandi on Tuesday.”

“Ukrainians face growing homelessness crisis at home and abroad, report finds”

"‘Every day more people lose their homes because of occupation, shelling or because they’re close to the frontline. We cannot help everyone alone’, said Anna Skoryk, interim chief executive of Depaul Ukraine.”

“Statement by the High Commissioner at the Summit of the Future 2024, New York”

“We have the opportunity to say that we refuse to let refugees bear the price of our failures. That we refuse to abandon those countries and communities that have been hosting refugees, decade after decade.

And what a chance we have. To include refugees and all displaced people, young and old. To open doors, schools, clinics to them, with support from the international community, so they can contribute to the communities hosting them – while we work, together, on finding solutions to their plight.”

“Education on hold: Sudan war robs young people’s hope for the future”

“By robbing children and young people of their education, the conflict is stealing their future,” said Kristine Hambrouck, the UN Refugee Agency’s Representative in Sudan. “The education of Sudan’s potential leaders like Ibrahim is at risk. Their dreams are being shattered by violence and displacement.”

“Refugee Olympic Team inspires as it makes history”

“From the Opening Ceremony through every bout, race competition and personal best, to the podium itself, the Refugee Olympic Team showcased the power of sport to inspire, uplift and provide hope to other displaced people.

‘As the Olympic flame is extinguished here in Paris, the legacy of the Refugee Olympic Team will continue to inspire us all,’ Clements concluded.”

“Hungary law could make Ukrainian refugees homeless”

“A new law has come into force in Hungary which threatens to push thousands of Ukrainian refugees on to the streets or back to Ukraine. The regulation restricts state support for Ukrainians to those who come from parts of Ukraine directly affected by the fighting caused by Russia's invasion. Thirteen regions in Ukraine are on the list, which will be updated monthly by the Hungarian government.”

“The uncertain future of documented dreamers: Children of Indian-Americans at risk of deportation ”

“Over 250,000 children of legal immigrants, including a significant number of Indian-Americans, are at risk of deportation due to their temporary legal status expiring when they turn 21…. If they fail to secure permanent residency by age 21, they lose their protected status and are no longer eligible for a green card, leaving them vulnerable to deportation and an uncertain future, as reported by the American Immigration Council.”

“Asylum seekers stuck in limbo as Cyprus rebuffs calls to act”

“For the Cameroonian and other refugees from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Afghanistan, home is now a tent in a former swamp infested by mosquitoes, wild flies, and rats. In the sweltering summer heat, with temperatures almost daily exceeding 40C (104F), aid workers have described the situation as intolerable.”

“A dream deferred? An Olympic hopeful shares his scrape with deportation”

“But the lead-up to the Olympic trials would prove to be a tumultuous time for Lindo. Over the years, he and his family had applied for every single legal avenue available for them to remain in Canada — but again and again, they were refused.”

“UN Refugee Agency Sounds the Alarm on Climate Change Pounding Communities ”

“The frequency, intensity, and magnitude of these climate disasters are a warning signal to the world that should not be ignored. While the climate crisis impacts everyone globally, the most vulnerable, who have contributed the least to climate change, are the ones bearing the brunt.”

“Biden Moves to Protect Hundreds of Thousands of Haitians From Deportation”

“The Biden administration will protect from deportation more than 300,000 Haitians and allow them to work in the country, U.S. officials announced Friday, the latest move to shield immigrants from returning to countries in dire conditions.

The administration’s move would make Haitians who arrived after November 2022 and before early June eligible for temporary protected status, according to the Department of Homeland Security.”

“Wounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks”

“Dozens of sick and injured children, including 20 cancer patients, have been evacuated from Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the first to leave since Israel launched its offensive in Rafah last month.”

“Biden Administration Sues States Over Immigration Laws”

“The lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma — in addition to one against Texas — signal that the Biden administration is taking an aggressive stance against states taking immigration matters into their own hands.”

“Melbourne Family Hit with Surprise Tax for Sheltering Ukrainian Refugees”

“A council spokesperson said the authority had asked the government for an urgent review, adding: "When the government launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme, they stated that hosts would not be financially worse off because of providing a home to refugees at their time of greatest need.”

“Years Later, Family Seeks Answers in Turkish Refugee's Torture and Death”

“Lawyers in Greece and Turkey and the Bodrum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office allege that Buyuksu was illegally pushed back from Kos. They say he was another victim of violent and illegal expulsions occurring on Europe’s borders.”

“Biden and Mexico’s President Vow Combined Action on Illegal Immigration”

“President Biden on the president of Mexico on Monday vowed combined action to prevent illegal immigration as Mr. Biden remains under intense political pressure from all sides to address the impact of surging border crossings ahead of the presidential election this year.”

“Ship with 400 tons of food aid destined for Gaza has left Cyprus”

“A desperately needed shipment of food aid destined for Gaza departed from Cyprus on Saturday, weeks after humanitarian efforts in the besieged enclave were severely disrupted following a deadly Israeli airstrike which killed seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers.”

“What Is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained”

“After a prolonged battle in the courts and in Parliament, Britain’s Conservative government secured passage of legislation on Monday that is intended to allow the country to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.”

“‘They scream in hunger’ - How Israel is starving Gaza”

“People in Gaza are starving to death right now. The speed at which this man-made hunger and malnutrition crisis has ripped through Gaza is terrifying.”

“Conflict and climate powering the growth of the people smuggling trade in Southeast Asia”

“Tens of thousands of people from Myanmar as well as from other parts of Southeast Asia and from outside the region are smuggled to, through and from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand every year, the UNODC said in its report Migrant Smuggling in Southeast Asia, which was published on Tuesday.”

“‘The children’s joy is our joy’ - the children of Deir Al-Baah lift spirits despite war to celebrate Ramadan”

“Despite the war and tragedy, we are living through it. We love the children’s joy. We love to change the situation we are living in and raise our morale and the morale of our people.”

“Refugees in Rafah will be allowed to flee to other areas of southern Gaza, officials say”

“Palestinian civilians sheltering in the city of Rafah will be allowed to flee to other areas of southern Gaza before an Israeli attack but will not be allowed to return to their homes in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, two Israeli officials told NBC News on Monday.”

“Why a $25 Million Plan to Relocate N.Y.C. Migrant Families Is Struggling”

“The state’s Migrant Relocation Assistance Program has failed to live up to expectations, moving only 174 households into permanent homes outside New York City since it began last July.”

“Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks”

“Intense bombardment of a Gaza Strip city filled with refugees flattened a large mosque and killed or wounded scores of people on Thursday as Israel repeated its intention to push into the area with ground forces if Hamas does not release hostages before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Nearly 100 people were killed across the enclave from Israeli strikes over the past day, the Gazan health authorities said Thursday, bringing the total death toll after almost 20 weeks of war to nearly 30,000.”

“UK, US and other countries to pause funding for key UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees”

“The decision by the US, UK and other western nations to freeze ­funding for the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees will significantly worsen the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Palestinians have warned.”

“Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to transport migrants out of texas, claiming it as a ‘backyard issue’”

“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has effectively exported the border – and all the problems that come with it – to America's backyards.”

“Abbott's controversial migrant busing program crossed a threshold this month: Operation Lone Star has bused more than 100,000 migrants from the Texas border to Washington, New York, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.”

“Five things to know about the crisis in Sudan”

“For civilians caught in the crossfire, the consequences have been catastrophic. Over 5 million people have had to flee their homes to escape brutal violence, most health facilities are no longer functioning and hunger and disease are on the rise.

The fighting has created a humanitarian emergency both inside Sudan and in the wider region, both of which were already struggling to cope with mass displacement, economic turmoil and climate shocks before the latest crisis erupted.”