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Libya returns 174 Nigerian migrants, including 39 women & 6 children, with more repatriation promised in the coming weeks. The journey to Europe through Libya is treacherous, with migrants facing dangerous conditions, violence, and exploitation. Reports of migrant deaths & disappearances are on the rise, with 683 recorded in Libya last year alone. Humanitarian organizations like IOM - UN Migration & UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency are working to provide aid & facilitate voluntary repatriation, but they need our support. Share this post to spread the word. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6EkMjDc #PrimeProgress #MigrationCrisis #Libya #Nigeria #HumanRights #Refugees #Migrants #VoluntaryRepatriation #InternationalCooperation

Pakistan's decision to forcibly expel all Afghan refugees, regardless of registration status, is reaching catastrophic proportions, affecting nearly 3 million lives. Born in Pakistan or having lived there for decades, these Afghans face an unimaginable fate upon forced return to Afghanistan, where Taliban rule brings fears of reprisals and death sentences. The international response, limited to pro forma statements, falls short of addressing this gross violation of human rights. Pakistan's claims of following international law ring hollow, masking the discriminatory targeting of Afghans, particularly Pashtuns. Raise your voices, demanding immediate action and urging the global community to intervene and prevent further humanitarian tragedy. #AfghanRefugees #humanrightswatch #PakistanCrisis #globalsolidarity

Very well articulated piece on present refugee crisis. Strongly recommended to read.

Afghans’ options to seek refuge in other countries remain very limited. Even in neighboring countries like Pakistan, where millions of #Afghan #refugees have sought safety and built a life for decades, finding shelter is now in jeopardy. Today, the Pakistani government began expelling undocumented Afghans from the country, including thousands who are awaiting the processing of their applications for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) and resettlement in the United States. Most Afghans in #Pakistan have no legal documents and would be forced to go back to Afghanistan. The situation is alarming.🚨 If they return to Afghanistan, the deportees will be at risk of persecution, arrest, torture, and other inhumane treatment — especially civil society activists, human rights defenders, journalists, former government officials, women, and girls. The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the U.S. Department of State are calling for Pakistani authorities to stop the deportation of Afghans and to respect international human rights law to avoid a “human rights catastrophe.” What else can the United States and the international community do to help Afghans right now? We can pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct in Congress. Other countries can open or expand pathways (like SIVs) for Afghans to be able to find safety in other places as well. #AAA Evacuate Our Allies The Afghan-American Foundation #AfghanEvac

As violence unfolds in #Gaza, many #refugees are at risk of mass expulsion in #Pakistan, #Turkey, the #DominicanRepublic, and #Lebanon. The international community needs to act NOW. Here's what they can do: ⛑️Urgent Humanitarian Assistance: Countries should give money and resources to support refugees and prevent refugee camps from closing. 🏡Resettlements: Countries must take in more forcibly displaced individuals to alleviate pressure on host governments. 🌱Address Root Causes: Collective efforts are needed to address the root causes of #ForcedDisplacement, addressing issues like inequality, human rights abuses, conflict, and climate change in countries of origin. 🔎Monitoring Resettlement Programs: We must all keep a close eye on programs that say people are leaving voluntarily. Countries must maintain the refugee protection system established post-World War II, ensuring refugees are never forcibly returned to life-threatening conditions. 🌏 Human Rights Watch #HumanRights #RefugeeRightsAreHumanRights #RefugeeRights https://lnkd.in/edE2QzkH

Femena Condemns Racist Violence Against Syrian Refugees in Turkey and Demands Immediate Protection Measures Recently, Syrian refugees in Turkey have come under violent, xenophobic attacks, in an atmosphere of increased incitement of racial hatred as well as escalated deportations by the Turkish authorities in violation of international refugee and human rights laws. Femena strongly condemns the ongoing deportations and the attacks on Syrians in Kayseri, Gaziantep, and other Turkish provinces. We urge the Turkish authorities to abide by their international law obligations, and to adopt and adhere to policies that protect the rights and dignity of all refugees, with careful consideration for women and other vulnerable groups who are disproportionately affected by displacement as well as the violation of their rights. Femena stands in solidarity with Syrian refugees in Turkey and elsewhere. We call on the Turkish government to immediately end these unlawful deportations and to uphold the rights of all refugees. We note, with alarm, Turkey’s increased deportation of Afghan refugees, as well as their unlawful pushbacks across the Turkish-Iranian border. We urge the international community to pressure the Turkish government and hold it accountable for its actions, as well as provide greater support for refugee protection and integration efforts. Backlash against refugee and migrant communities, especially at times of economic crisis and political uncertainty are an unfortunate reality. These communities become a convenient scapegoat for politicians who exploit their circumstances to score political points with the electorate, instead of addressing the deep-rooted underlying causes of the economic and political crises their countries face. Instead, Femena calls on international stakeholders to reject politics of hate and division, and to continue funding programs that empower refugees, particularly women and other vulnerable communities, through legal awareness, education and employment opportunities, psychosocial support, amongst other life-affirming initiatives. Read the full statement in English https://lnkd.in/egXRRxPi #syrianrefugees #syria #Turkey #supportrefugees #supportwhrds

The plight of Afghan refugees has taken a dire turn along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Thousands face prolonged delays, enduring unsafe conditions without proper accommodations. Upon entering Afghanistan, challenges persist with registration and transportation to makeshift camps. The deportation policy raises concerns about human rights violations, particularly for vulnerable groups. The tragedy extends to the 1.7 million undocumented Afghan refugees, including journalists, musicians, and collaborators with the U.S. Their return poses severe risks, evident in over 200 recorded revenge killings by the Taliban. The forced deportation demands urgent international attention. What Could Be Done? Advocate for the cancellation of Pakistan's repatriation plan. Expedite resettlement processes for at-risk refugees. Exert pressure on the Taliban to uphold Afghan rights. #humanrights #refugeecrisis #InternationalResponse #collaborationforchange Nazila Jamshidi

Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) and Global Detention Project (GDP) Joint Statement on: THE DETENTION OF MYANMARESE ASYLUM SEEKERS IN INDIA Urgent Appeal on the Situation of Myanmarese Refugees in India India has become an increasingly important destination for refugees fleeing Myanmar since the 2021 coup d’état. While the Indian government has condemned the violence, it has simultaneously ordered several frontline states to identify “illegal immigrants” with a view to deporting them. As states expand their detention systems there are increasing reports about mistreatment in custody, paltry detention conditions, and pushbacks along the border. Read the Full Statement Here: https://lnkd.in/gs9kZ-Yv #StopDetention #Refugees #India #APRRN #RefugeeRights