First-hand accounts I’ve heard from Black African victims of desert dumping—and outstanding research from Refugees International published in Nov—confirms that Tunisian security forces are implicated in human trafficking (selling migrants) inc to Libyan militias.
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The war in #Sudan has interrupted the planting and harvesting seasons and has destroyed critical farming infrastructure.

Over half of the population now needs aid, with one-third facing acute food insecurity. Urgent action must be taken to avert famine.
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Horrifying, persuasive, deeply reported CNN piece on IDF torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees. Strong echoes of Gitmo and Abu Ghraib. Israel must allow immediate and ongoing ICRC monitoring of these facilities. cnn.com/2024/05/10/mid…

'When he shot me, I thought it was the end.'

Thousands of civilians were killed or injured during waves of ethnic cleansing in El Geneina, capital of Sudan’s West Darfur state.

New report from HRW: bit.ly/4acxzpL

What role do multilateral development banks play in improving outcomes for economic migrants & refugees?

A new paper from Refugees International & Center for Global Development answers what this support looks like, the challenges #MDBs will face, & how these challenges are viewed internally. Read on 👇…

Read our new research that explores the financing instruments and strategies that MDBs use to support economic migrants and refugees.

It highlights innovative approaches + the challenges MDBs face in expanding their engagement.
Refugees International Center for Global Development
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The lack of access to fuel in #Rafah will trigger further disaster.

“If the fuel is cut off, the humanitarian operation collapses. Water can’t be pumped. Lights can't be kept on in hospitals. Vehicles can't distribute aid.” Jeremy Konyndyk The Washington Post
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The FEWS NET May alert warns that much of #Sudan may face famine. Parts of Sudan are also facing what could amount to mass atrocity crimes.

Refugees International calls on the U.S. and other UNSC members to take urgent action. Our statement from Abdullahi Halakhe.
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Extremely excited to launch our new Center for Global Development / Refugees International research looking into how multilateral development banks support improved outcomes for economic migrants and refugees.

✍️ Blog (cgdev.org/blog/improving…) + Paper 👇

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We welcome the regional dialogue that took place in Guatemala this week to address the region’s emerging migration challenges. But more must be done to establish additional protection pathways.

We share more on wins, what falls short & next steps below.
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“All the fuel that entered #Gaza went through Rafah crossing.The whole aid operation runs on fuel, so if the fuel is cut off, the humanitarian operation collapses.”
- ⁦Jeremy Konyndyk⁩ washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/…

If Israel’s leadership continues military operations that obstruct humanitarian operators from saving lives in #Rafah , President Biden must be ready to place further restrictions on U.S. support to the Netanyahu government.

Our statement from Jeremy Konyndyk.
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This morning we were with our allies from Refugees International, as part of our tour with journalists to talk about how the #climatecrisis is affecting and forcing communities in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador to migrate and the urgent measures that must be taken to protect them.

🎉 We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2024 Refugees Fellows Program!

This program enriches and supports the advocacy efforts of refugee leaders around the world. Visit our website to learn more and apply today!
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Our message to President Biden is clear: Embrace our values as a nation of immigrants and take action to provide relief for the long-term residents of this nation. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

#Mozambique : Extremist violence in Cabo Delgado has displaced thousands of people. Other parts of the country are still reeling from climate-related disasters.

The country and partners must scale up aid efforts. More from Mark Wood and Sarah Miller.
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Great read from Hanna Davis - My quotes:

“EU migration deals with refugee host countries are not a silver bullet,” Marks said. “Any deal which bolsters the capacity of Lebanese authorities to deliver on threats for the refoulement of Syrian refugees will only push refugees…

This week, the Lab joins hundreds of advocates from across the country to call on Congress to strengthen protections for people seeking safety & support the #RefugeeProtectionAct , the #AfghanAdjustmentAct , and the #AsylumSeekerWorkAuthorizationAct
#AdvocacyDays2024 Refugee Council USA

Israel ordered more than 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate parts of eastern Rafah. Jeremy Konyndyk explains how an Israeli invasion of Rafah could further destabilize Gaza. #WhatADay “How A Rafah Invasion Could Impact Palestinian Refugees” out now: apple.co/whataday

The world cannot ignore the crisis in the #DRC .

The latest cycle of conflict between the government forces and M23 rebels has pushed about 1 million people to #Goma . Women and girls face the greatest protection risks. More from Devon Cone and Abdullahi Halakhe.
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