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Pakistan

Pakistan extends Afghan refugee deportation deadline to 1 September

Afghans have fled to Pakistan over the past four decades to escape war, political instability and economic hardship in their homeland.

Pakistan

Pakistan resumes expulsions of Afghan refugees despite UN concerns

Repatriations on such a massive scale have the potential to destabilise the fragile situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban government came into power in 2021.

Europe News

Bavarian premier calls to end Ukrainian refugees' citizen allowance

Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen's allowance.

Europe News

France suspends Gaza evacuations over antisemitic posts by student

French authorities have halted evacuations from Gaza after a Palestinian student, Nour A., was found to be under investigation for antisemitic content on social media.

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EuroVerify

Viral video doesn't show Palestinians fleeing Gaza to Sweden

Claims that the video depicts Palestinian refugees from Gaza arriving in Sweden to escape the war are false.

Europe News

UNHCR tries to help millions of Ukrainian refugees stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

Culture news

World Refugee Day: Why the Dance4refugees campaign matters

International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Europe News

Ukraine’s parliament passes dual citizenship bill to motivate returns

The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force,

Brussels, My Love?

EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

On the week the EU marks 40 years of free movement under the Schengen Area, EU ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss migration. This week’s episode of “Brussels, My Love?” looks at how more and more EU member states are moving away from the idea of a united EU front on migration and asylum.

Europe News

Italy not liable for Libyan coastguard actions in migrant boat sinking

Since 2017, Italy has supplied Libya with funding, vessels and training as part of an agreement to slow the numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

World News

More than 123 million forcibly displaced worldwide, UNHCR says

Figures recorded at the end of last year show that global displacement has almost doubled over the last decade.

Ukraine

Kyiv not to force Ukrainian refugees to return — but hopes they will

As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on into its fourth year, many Ukrainian refugees have integrated and settled in Europe. Kyiv is seeking ways to motivate them to return home.

Europe News

Cyprus offers money for migrants to return to Syria, minister says

Syrian nationals make up the largest group of asylum-seekers on the island.

Scenes

Watch: The Afghan coach helping migrants find their footing in France

In partnership with Media City

Shabnam Salahshoor grew up in a traditional society where women's sport is permanently on the sidelines.

USA

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.

World News

First white South Africans granted refugee status under Trump's rule

Refugee groups have criticised the Trump administration for prioritising Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority, over people in greater need.

Europe News

No room to stay: France's shrinking space for Ukrainian refugees

As France faces an economic downturn and funding dries up, housing options for displaced Ukrainians are dwindling.

Europe in Motion

Ukrainian refugees: How are benefits changing across Europe?

The EU is hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees, with Germany having the largest share. Poland, Norway and other countries are adjusting their asylum policies. Here's how they compare.

Cinema

Oscars implement new rules for voting, AI and refugee filmmakers

The Academy has put forth a handful of new regulations on issues including voting, AI, refugee filmmakers and the newly launched casting category. Here's everything you need to know.

Europe in Motion

Migrant deaths hit new record high in 2024, says IOM

The year 2024 marked the deadliest year for migrants, with drowning remaining the leading cause of death.