Displacement

Dutch researcher recounts the horrors of YPG/PKK death threats

Unlike many other Western researchers and journalists, Rena Netjes has provided a profound critique of the terrorist group’s rule in northern Syria.

Why are Palestinians in Masafer Yatta under threat of imminent eviction?

Israel has been demolishing Palestinian structures in the area where human rights groups say around 1,000 people face the threat of the largest displacement in the occupied West Bank in decades.

Maasai plight in Tanzania shows ‘colonial’ roots of conservation

Violence broke out between protesters and security forces in Tanzania in recent weeks as the government moved in to implement a controversial plan for a game reserve.

UN refugee agency: Food crisis to push displacement levels even higher

The number of displaced has increased every year over the past decade — and it is now more than double the 42.7 million people displaced in 2012.

Number of internally displaced people worldwide to hit new record in 2022

A joint report by global monitors expects last year's record high of nearly 59.1 internally displaced people to be broken this year, fuelled by conflicts and the climate crisis.

UN: More than 8 million Ukrainians could flee as refugees

Over 12.7 million people have fled their homes in the past two months, including 7.7 million people displaced internally and more than 5 million who have fled over borders, according to UNHCR.

Hundreds seek safety in Thailand after Myanmar junta clashes with rebels

The clashes broke out between the Myanmar military and Karen National Union in the town of Lay Kay Kaw near the Thai border after junta troops entered KNU territory and arrested several dissidents.

In pictures: Deadly clashes over water displace thousands in Cameroon

Fighting between herders, fishermen and farmers over management and access to dwindling water resources leaves dozens of casualties in northern Cameroon, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

UN: Houthi advance displaces thousands in Yemen

The UN statement comes after Houthis took control of a large area south of Hudaida, a key port where the warring sides agreed on a ceasefire in 2018.

Five countries most affected by climate displacement

Climate change aggravates social, economic, and security challenges in developing countries that have made the smallest contribution to it.

Four areas where the impact of Myanmar's military coup was felt the most

A new Save the Children report reveals the social impact of Myanmar's military coup since the military takeover unfolded in February.

As Afghans flee homes amid Taliban offensive, aid response falls short

Thousands of Afghans have left behind escalating violence to seek shelter elsewhere in the country amid ongoing withdrawal of US and NATO troops.