Lebanese diaspora: Fear for their homeland and loved ones as violence escalates
MARIAM FAM, of Associated Press, reports on reactions among Lebanese around the world to the latest violence in their homeland…
Essay: South Sudan floods – the first example of a mass population permanently displaced by climate change?
LIZ STEPHENS and JACOB LEVI, in an article first published on The Conversation, look at concerns displaced communities in South Sudan may never be able to return to their lands…
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza
Cairo, Egypt/Gaza Reuters Israeli forces bombarded several areas of the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and thousands of Palestinians fled their homes in what could be part of a final push of Israel’s intensive military operations in nine months of war. Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, health officials said. Israel’s military said that […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: How churches are helping displaced people cope with impacts of trauma
TONNY ONYULO reports on the work of churches and Christian organisations aimed at helping displaced people who have suffered trauma…
Israeli forces advance deeper into Rafah as diplomacy falters
Cairo, Egypt Reuters Israeli tanks advanced deeper into the western area of Rafah, amid one of the worst nights of bombardment from air, ground, and sea, forcing many families to flee their homes and tents under darkness, residents said on Thursday. Residents said the Israeli forces thrust towards the Al-Mawasi area of Rafah near the […]
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza
Cairo, Egypt Reuters Israeli tanks pushed deeper into eastern Rafah on Tuesday, reaching some residential districts of the southern Gazan border city where more than a million people had been sheltering and stoking fears of further civilian casualties. Israel’s international allies and aid groups have repeatedly warned against a ground incursion into refugee-packed Rafah, where […]
Postcards: Twice displaced, Crimean Tatar woman longs for home 10 years after annexation
ALINA SMUTKO and ANDRIY PERUN, of Reuters, report…
Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands
Santo Domingo, Domenican RepublicReuters Dominican Republic authorities on Sunday said at least 21 people have died after heavy rains the day before that have displaced thousands of residents. Over 13,000 people in the Caribbean country had to move to more secure areas after torrential rains flooded homes, caused power outages and damaged bridges and parts […]
Air strikes, artillery fire escalate as factions battle in Sudan capital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reuters Air strikes and artillery fire intensified sharply across Sudan’s capital on Tuesday, residents said, as the army sought to defend its bases from paramilitary rivals it has been fighting for more than a month. The air strikes, explosions and clashes could be heard in the south of Khartoum, and there […]
Postcards: Fear and exhaustion – a family’s flight from Sudan to Egypt
MAI SHAMS EL-DIN, of Reuters, reports on one family’s journey to safety…