The Myanmar government and the rebel Kachin Independent Organization (KIO) have agreed to work together towards nationwide ceasefire and lay foundation for political dialogue. After three days of peace talks in Myitgyina, capital of northernmost Kachin state, the two sides reached a seven-point a...

Their arrest by Egypt's coastguard and 12 days in detention under the searing heat have not sapped the determination of young Syrian Suad and her brother: They will get to Europe, whatever the risk. "When the coastguards arrested us they opened fire. An Egyptian man was wounded," says 18-year-old S...

On August 23, UNHCR welcomed a 500,000 euro donation by the German government to help meet the health needs of displaced Syrians in Lebanon. This brings the total contribution of the Government of Germany to UNHCR’s efforts for Syrian refugees in Lebanon to one million euros. The donation will h...

A new study shows that the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for older refugees and other forcibly displaced people to feed themselves and keep a roof over their heads. When he was younger, Agapito Escobar relied on all sorts of creative solutions to make ends meet. A farmer and fruit ...

This year, over half a million people, the majority of them refugees, have crossed the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety in Europe. European countries have been struggling to deal with this influx of refugees and migrants. To respond to this emergency, UNHCR established a Special Mediterranean I...

A forum to discuss the sustainable development of ethnic nationals was held yesterday morning at Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. Affairs was formed to link the ethnic nationals and government together and to prevent their literature, tradition, culture and national character from disappearin...

Mogadishu, 10 September 2014 - Women in Mogadishu have today raised their voices, calling for peace. This was during a dialogue hosted by the Banadir Regional Women’s Authority - which is charged with advocating for the safety and rights of women in the Banadir Region - on the issues affecting wome...

In 6 October City just outside Cairo, a satellite city which is home to one of the largest communities of Syrian refugees in Egypt, rumours quickly spread about how it was easy to find “mostly Islamist” NGOs promoting the marriage of Syrian women to Egyptian men for a small fee. Allegations have ...

Participants of the Mon Democracy and Peace Forum in Australia’s capital Canberra have welcomed the New Mon State Party (NMSP) for walking on the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) path. The forum’s master of ceremony Banyar Han Thar told the forum that this proposal will be approved on the las...