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Displacement

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world20 hours ago

West Bank camps echo Gaza's fate as displacement expands

An on-the-ground analysis argues that Israel's campaign in Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarm refugee camps in the northern West Bank amounts to a Gaza-like genocide in denial, with about 40,000 people forcibly displaced over 19 days, widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, and intensified settlement expansion and apartheid-style travel restrictions designed to erase Palestinian refugees and undermine their right of return while extending control over historic Palestine.

world15 days ago

Escalating Violence in Sudan Displaces Thousands Amidst Mounting Crisis

Aid workers visiting al-Fashir, Sudan, found the city largely deserted following a paramilitary takeover, with over 100,000 fleeing amid reports of violence, mass killings, and detentions. The remaining population appears to be mostly those unable to leave due to age or injury, and the city shows signs of significant trauma and destruction. The situation remains dire, with ongoing concerns for the injured and missing, and limited access for humanitarian aid.

world26 days ago

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih Elected as UN High Commissioner for Refugees

The UN General Assembly elected former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the new UN High Commissioner for Refugees, succeeding Filippo Grandi, who will conclude his tenure at the end of 2025. Salih's extensive public service and personal experience with conflict and displacement make him well-suited to lead UNHCR during a time of significant global humanitarian challenges. Salih is expected to assume office on January 1, 2026, and will be based in Geneva.