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Published on Apr 21, 2026

Over half a million Sudanese refugees in Libya since conflict began in April 2023, UNHCR

21 april 2026 - 13:38:55 BBA/WA 376 Views Panafrican News Agency Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A total of 559,920 Sudanese refugees have been received by Libya since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, the United Nations High Commissioner …

Source: Panapress - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

UNHCR Chief Barham Salih To Visit Afghanistan Soon

(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih is expected to visit Afghanistan in the near future. UNHCR Representative in Afghanistan Arafat Jamal made the announcement during a meeting with …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Aboul Gheit meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Sun 19 Apr 2026 | 11:15 AM Aboul Gheit meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, …

Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 01:54 GMT

Over 6,000 Afghan Refugees Repatriated From Pakistan In Single Day

At least 6,148 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from neighbouring Pakistan in a single day, Afghanistan’s High Commission for Addressing Returnees’ Problems reported on Monday. The returnees crossed into the country through the Torkham border …

Source: South Asian Daily - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Bringing home Ukrainian children abducted by Moscow: the International Coalition meeting on 11 May

Brussels – According to the Ukrainian authorities, more than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia and the occupied territories since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. This is an issue to which the European Union has paid close …

Source: Eunews - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Nearly 560,000 Sudanese refugees enter Libya amid Sudan conflict: UN report

TRIPOLI, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Over 559,920 Sudanese refugees have entered Libya since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, making it one of the largest displacement crises in the region in recent years, a recently-published UN report showed …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Tinsel News Concludes Sudan Crisis Investigation with Framework for Mineral Governance Reform

Independent Publication Concludes Six-Part Series with Proposed Architecture for Transforming Africa's $29.5 Trillion Mineral Economy NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel News has published the sixth …

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Published on Apr 21, 2026

Protect youth from irregular migration

The fact that Bangladesh continues to top the list of sea arrivals of migrants to Europe indicates that we have largely failed to nurture and capitalise on our demographic dividend—the youth. According to a report in this daily, citing UNHCR data, at least …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Calls to release all political prisoners in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris demands ‘proof of life’

Calls for release of all political prisoners in Myanmar The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), a group of current and former MPs across Southeast Asia, called for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners, including State …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Borneo fire devastates thousands of Malaysia’s poorest people

A catastrophic blaze destroyed about 1,000 makeshift homes and displaced almost 10,000 residents in a coastal village in Malaysia’s Sabah state in the early hours of Sunday. The tragedy underscores the plight of hundreds of thousands of people living in …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Nearly 900 Rohingya lost at sea in 2025, a new high: UNHCR

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees died or went missing in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for sea crossings in South and Southeast Asia, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The agency said more than …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Meet the Women Changing the Way Western Ireland Eats

There is no shelter or pretense on the west coast of Ireland. The land is bare and unadorned, its raving-mad beauty indifferent. Wind tears through stone and pasture. The light shifts without warning—now pewter, now gold—and the sea keeps redrawing the …

Source: Saveur - New York - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Health risk is real for victims: Shafie

Health risk is real for victims: Shafie Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Published on: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Shafie hoped the Health Ministry would monitor the situation, as well as provide urgent aid including …

Source: Daily Express Malaysia - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 20, 2026

Stateless Neighbors

A blue passport can get you far. The leatherbound booklet denotes association with the ‘New World’ and grants access to an unprecedentedly high degree of global mobility and embassy protection — unless the passport reads “Republique D’Haiti.” The 2013 …

Source: Brown Political Review - Rhode Island - Left-wing
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 2025, UNHCR says

Published on 17/04/2026 - 14:13 GMT+2 Last year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya refugees fleeing by sea, with deaths continuing to soar in 2026, the UN said on Friday, after hundreds were lost in a shipwreck earlier this month. "In …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year: UNHCR

early 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for the route, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday. More than one in seven of the estimated 6,500 …

Source: The Jakarta Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 20, 2026

The world in crisis, the world in transition: The UN and the weight of the next secretary-general

In January 2027, the United Nations will welcome its tenth Secretary-General. That individual will step into an office that is simultaneously more consequential and more contested than at any other moment in recent memory. The world they will inherit is …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Sudan refugees face temperatures rising to 50C and little food and water as they struggle to survive

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. She was among the thousands of …

Source: BDNews24 - Indeterminate

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

'Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenges' Exhibition Offers Insight on Global Themes Exploring Social Justice

Marking a significant moment as the New York Society of Women Artists — NYSWA launches its second century advocating for women’s rights in the arts. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflections on Progress: …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 12:17 GMT

International Acclaim for Maria Ingström: INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® Winner ‘Restrained’ Set to Light Up Times Square!

Maria Ingström Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®, and Her Book "Restrained" will be Featured on a Times Square Billboard! VARBERG, SWEDEN, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Independent …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Indigenous governments, organizations and legal aid clinic rebuke ...

NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, a coalition of Indigenous governments and organizations and allies are in New York at the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to draw international attention to Canada’ …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 11:06 GMT

We must defend and build democracy across the world

We must defend and build democracy across the world Dear Fellow South African, As we prepare for Freedom Day on 27 April, we reflect on our journey to deepen democracy and advance human rights for all. Thirty years after we adopted our new Constitution, …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 20:16 GMT

Stand Up, Speak Out: A Global Anthem Premiere Ignites Music, Activism, and Cultural Healing at Abrons Arts Center

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mass Konsciousness (MK) proudly announces the Live Global Premiere of Up Front 1’s powerful new anthem, “Stand Up, Speak Out,” taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

Green Mining Market Size to worth USD 18.06 Billion by 2033, says Coherent Market Insights

the global green mining market is estimated to be valued at USD 13.45 Bn in 2026 and expanding at a (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Green Mining Market is estimated …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Energy Industry ...
Published on April 20, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

IRF Roundtable Pakistan Hails Supreme Court Order to Expedite Jaranwala Cases

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Religious Freedom Roundtable (IRF-RT) Pakistan welcomes the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order (Crl, PLA No. 883-L of 2024, ctc) directing the trial court to …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Leading Global Voices Call for Renewed Solidarity in Support of the Iranian People

WASHINGTON—Leading democracy organizations and experts issued a joint statement, released today by Freedom House, to emphasize that the future of Iran should belong to its people. At a moment of heightened uncertainty, the statement underscores that the …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

'Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenges' Exhibition Offers Insight on Global Themes Exploring Social Justice

Marking a significant moment as the New York Society of Women Artists — NYSWA launches its second century advocating for women’s rights in the arts. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflections on Progress: …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 23:08 GMT

Voices of Note Continues 2026 Season with Pride Month Programming in Cobb County

Season includes a special Smyrna Pride performance by Atlanta Women’s Chorus and a closing act of the celebration from Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus at Mable House ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Note, the …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

Libraries Without Borders US Celebrates National Library Week and World Book Day with Week-Long Literacy Campaign

Multi-day partnership programming with Richmond Public Library and local organizations brings free books and literacy programming to families across the city RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libraries Without Borders US …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

Sikhs in Clinical Research Highlights Community Engagement Efforts to Improve Health and Research Literacy

LAKE ZURICH, IL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sikhs in Clinical Research (SICR), a community-focused organization dedicated to improving representation in healthcare and clinical research, is highlighting the importance of …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Living Cities Convenes City and Capital Leaders for ‘Rewiring Capital for Strong Local Economies’ Webinar Series

The latest session explores how cities partner with community-based lenders to expand small-business access to capital. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advancing its commitment to expanding equitable access to capital, …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 19:05 GMT

The Orion Fund Awards $58,000 in 2026 Grants to Help California College Students Stay in School During Health Crises

The Orion Fund awarded $58,000 in 2026 grants to 42 California college students across 11 campuses, helping those facing health crises stay in school. PIEDMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 20+ years | 70+ colleges | …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

Your Only Injury Concierge Enters the Market with Focus on Strategic Case Coordination for Attorneys, Medical Providers

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Your Only Injury Concierge (YOIC), today formally introduced its concierge coordination platform to the market, presenting a structured operational solution designed to support personal …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

The Literary Society Unveils 'The Launch and The Spark': A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance

April NYC event series honors the birthplace of The Harlem Renaissance and the movement's unsung catalyst: Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882-1961) NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From April 21 to April 29, …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Pro-Animal D.C. Begins Signature Collection for Initiative 86 in Washington, D.C.

Pro-Animal D.C. launches signature gathering for Initiative 86 and releases new footage tied to the force-feeding behind foie gras production. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pro-Animal D.C. has begun collecting …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Author and Prison Reform Advocate Katrina Harris Honored at Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award Ceremony

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed author and prison reform activist Katrina Harris has been selected as an honoree at the 31st Annual Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award Ceremony, a …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

New Report Finds That Interpreting Technology Can Make Language Access More Reliable

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following Healthcare and Education industry reports in 2025, Boostlingo has published the State of Interpreting Technology 2026 Report, broadening its focus beyond sector-specific …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Harlingen City Commission Honors Sunny Glen Children’s Home, Declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month

HARLINGEN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Harlingen City Commission issued an official proclamation Tuesday recognizing Sunny Glen Children’s Home for its work protecting abused, neglected, and at-risk children across …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

A Tulsa Couple Built a Wireless Company Where Every Phone Bill Funds a Nonprofit. The Industry Is Paying Attention

Love Mobile® completes expansion to all three major U.S. carrier networks nearly one year after beta launch, advancing its nonprofit Give Back Model™. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love Mobile®, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 13:24 GMT

Tinsel News Concludes Sudan Crisis Investigation with Framework for Mineral Governance Reform

Independent Publication Concludes Six-Part Series with Proposed Architecture for Transforming Africa's $29.5 Trillion Mineral Economy NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel News has published the sixth …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Florida Fine Art Photographer Launches National Parks Project for America 250

Florida fine art photographer launches a conservation project highlighting America’s National Parks for the 250th anniversary. TEQUESTA, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning fine art nature photographer Doreen …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

IntellectAbility Launches New Trauma-Informed Support eLearning Course for Supporters of People with IDD

New five-module eLearning course helps DSPs and supporters understand trauma in people with IDD and apply practical, trauma-informed strategies. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntellectAbility is proud to …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 12:17 GMT

International Acclaim for Maria Ingström: INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® Winner ‘Restrained’ Set to Light Up Times Square!

Maria Ingström Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®, and Her Book "Restrained" will be Featured on a Times Square Billboard! VARBERG, SWEDEN, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Independent …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

National Shattering Silence Coalition Calls for Urgent Reform After Preventable Psychiatric System Failure in Alabama

A mother’s desperate multi-county chase ends in tragedy despite a psychiatric bed being secured and waiting. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC) and Shattering Silence …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

High Tech Rising: A New Chapter of Momentum and Equity in STEM for the Next Generation

Celebrating 25 years of breaking barriers, High-Tech High Heels today announced its evolution into High Tech Rising. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-Tech High Heels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

A New Book That Challenges Intelligence, Humanity, and the Unknown

Valdespino writes beyond action and suspense, delving into the deeper currents that shape the human experience. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new wave of reader interest is building around The Star Child …

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