AAPSU demands census of refugees in Arunachal

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 15:25

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) on Monday urged the state government to conduct census of the Chakma and the Hajong refugees and initiate measures to deport the illegal migrants.

Over 665,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UN

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 10:09

The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has exceeded 665,000, the UN refugee agency said.

Nauru agrees to settle refugees for Australia

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 17:05

The tiny country of Nauru on Saturday became the second Pacific island nation to agree to settle refugees who attempt to reach Australia by boat, in a deal aimed at deterring asylum seekers that was quickly attacked by critics.

UN, Lebanon discuss measures for Syrian refugees

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 09:57

The UN refugee agency is negotiating with Lebanon over the country`s plan to enforce new border controls that could affect the flow of Syrian refugees.

Pakistan extends stay of Afghan refugees till 2015

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 12:36

Pakistan has decided to extend the stay of Afghan refugees in the country till 2015, officials said.

Over 625,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UNHCR

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 12:00

Over 625,000 Syrian refugees are receiving aid in Lebanon, the UN refugee agency has said.

Indonesia to stop visas on arrival for Iranians

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 15:45

Indonesia has become a major transit point for people fleeing persecution or economic hardship in their home countries.

Australia shuts door on Sri Lankan asylum seekers

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 14:59

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that all unauthorised arrivals will be sent to poverty-stricken Papua New Guinea.

John Kerry visits Syrian refugees camp in Jordan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 17:39

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday visited the sprawling Zaatari camp home to tens of thousands of Syrian refugees to see at first-hand the tragedy of the conflict.

Keep borders open for Syrian refugees, says UNHCR

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:09

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres has urged the countries against restricting cross-border access for Syrian refugees.

Four dead in Australia refugee boat sinking

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 21:18

Four asylum-seekers died after a people-smuggling ship carrying around 150 passengers capsized off Australia`s remote Christmas Island today, triggering a major rescue operation.