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Fire Destroys 2,000 Settlements at Rohingya Refugee Camp
Photo Credit: Mohammad Tauheed By Mihir ShenoyStaff Writer Kutupalong, the world’s largest refugee camp, located in Bangladesh, has once again caught fire. More than 2,000 settlements have been burned to the ground, and approximately 12,000 of the 700,000 Rohingya refugees at this camp have been displaced. Additionally, 21 schools and 35 mosques have been destroyed,…
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Overwhelming Response to Refugee Transfer to Rwanda
Photo Credit: Iksriv By Irelan FletcherStaff Writer In April of 2022, the British government announced a proposal to relocate 50 asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda, and it is estimated to cost $158 million. The proposal has elicited international attention on the Rwandan government as international civil rights organizations question the morality…
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Addressing the Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: Part II
Photo Credit: UNICEF Ecuador By Aanvi JhaveriStaff Writer Converging crises in Venezuela have forced residents to abandon their homes to seek safety and security. Part I of this series explored the complex history that has led to the current plight of refugees and asylum-seekers. Understanding the causes behind the humanitarian crisis today enables a comprehensive…