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Rufgee crisis: Lessons David Cameron can learn from Lebanon’s example

In the midst of the current refugee crisis it’s easy to get caught up in numbers. Germany is expecting 800,000 by the end of the year – and 500,000 annually for years to come. Australia says they’ll let in 12,000 and Davi...

by Mohamad Osman

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Without a home, without a solution: Short-term fixes won’t solve the world’s refugee crises

Recently, a destabilising and disturbing trend has been proliferating throughout all corners of the globe. This year has seen record numbers of refugees fleeing economic hardship, political prosecution, and vicious attacks in c...

by Jamal Russell Black

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World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

In recognition of World Refugee Day, it is appropriate to acknowledge the trials and tribulations that internally and externally displaced people are forced to endure. Many humanitarian crises seem to stem from economic, resour...

by Jamal Russell Black

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Humanitarian Crisis In South Sudan: Political- Power Struggle That’s Changing A ‘New Hope’ to Tragedy

On July 9th, 2011, thousands of people in the South chanted ‘freedom’ to commemorate the birth of youngest nation in the world. At that time, the official declaration of South independence was also celebrated by pol...

by Shafiy Mazlan

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WATCH: “Just Because It’s Not Happening Here, Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Happening”

The 15th of March will mark the 3rd anniversary of the start of the bloody Syrian conflict where more than 10,000 children have been killed, 1 million forced to seek asylum in neighbouring countries and a further 3 million inte...

by Catarina Demony

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Australia’s graphic campaign targeting asylum seekers: An effective tool?

Australia’s immigrant policies are arguably some of the toughest in the world, but the Australian Government’s latest attempt to deter asylum seekers sparked unparalleled international criticism. The new campaign fe...

by Tímea Fazekas

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How Europe Is Failing Syria’s Refugees

Barring a miracle, the war in Syria will soon enter its fourth year. Hope among experts that the conflict may reach a prompt conclusion has waned. Every aspect of what has happened in the country – from the sheer number o...

by Daniel Cavanillas

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The Struggle Of Security And Development In Somalia

In early October, a Somali online newspaper, Hiraan Online, interviewed Hiba Nura, a popular Somali singer who left the country for nearly 22 years to live abroad when the Somali Civil War ensued. Nura, who came back to Somal...

by Likhitha Palaypu

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What Does the Refugee Crisis Mean For Jordanian National Identity?

With no end to the civil war in sight, the Syrian refugee crisis continues to reach staggering proportions. Amidst international concern over how to respond to this humanitarian emergency, Jordan has been applauded for its open...

by Miriam Puttick

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Rufgee crisis: Lessons David Cameron can learn from Lebanon’s example

Without a home, without a solution: Short-term fixes won’t solve the world’s refugee crises

World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

Humanitarian Crisis In South Sudan: Political- Power Struggle That’s Changing A ‘New Hope’ to Tragedy

WATCH: “Just Because It’s Not Happening Here, Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Happening”

Australia’s graphic campaign targeting asylum seekers: An effective tool?

How Europe Is Failing Syria’s Refugees

The Struggle Of Security And Development In Somalia

What Does the Refugee Crisis Mean For Jordanian National Identity?

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