Refugees

In December 1979, the final year of the genocidal dictatorship of Pol Pot, Chou Ly and her family fled from Cambodia on foot, through rainforests laden with landmines, to the relative safety of Thailand. Her husband, Nong Sira, was among the estimated 21% of Cambodians killed by the Communist Khmer…

Canada shares a land border with just one country. It is the longest border in the world. That border was at the heart of discussions between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden during the latter’s visit to Canada’s capital late last week. The result of those discussions was…

The arrival of Ukrainian refugees to Ireland a year ago led the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson to call on dioceses to pull together and "take action". Parishes in the United Dioceses of Glendalough and Dublin were asked to fundraise to set up a…

Households taking in Ukrainian refugees who have been in the country for more than a year are to receive an increased “thank you” payment as Kyiv’s ambassador implored more people to offer accommodation. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK thanked the British people for their generosity in coming to the…

B ritish households taking in Ukrainian refugees who have been in the country for more than a year are to receive an increased “thank you” payment as Kyiv’s ambassador implored more sponsors to offer accommodation. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK thanked the British people for their generosity in coming…

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Published on March 23rd, 2023 at 11:10am EDT Updated on March 24th, 2023 at 04:33pm EDT IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw, with a minimum…

T he Prince of Wales is to speak with Ukrainian refugees and pay tribute to the “inspiring humanity” of Polish people who have helped them. William, on the second day of his surprise trip to Poland, will visit the Hala Koszyki food hall in Warsaw to hear from those who…

Britain’s Prince William meets members of the Polish military during a visit to the 3rd Brigade Territorial Defence Force base, that has been heavily involved in providing support to Ukraine. Photo: PA Wire / dpa The royal’s trip, which had not been publicised in advance, is taking place under tight…

Interview with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: Resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to be a priority for Egypt Philippe Lazzarini (right), Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) seen during a visit at al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City Egyptian Foreign Minister…