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Gazan woman launches initiative to support displaced children
Basma Shaqura has launched an initiative called, “Paper and Pen” to support displaced Palestinian children in a shelter center so that they can cope with trauma experienced by them.
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Kurdish education in Makhmour camp from tents to schools
The Makhmour refugee camp has had its own education system for 29 years. “Despite the genocidal attacks, we manage to preserve our language,” said Xantûr Kara, a teacher in the camp.
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Sarina Jahani temporarily released from Evin prison
Sarina Jahani, a political prisoner in Iran, has been released from Evin prison for four days on bail.
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68.3 million displaced by conflict and violence in 2023
7.7 million people were displaced by disasters and 68.3 million by conflict and violence in 2023, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) said in a report on Tuesday.
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Sister of Cemil Kırbayır passes away
Fatma Kırbayır, sister of Cemil Kırbayır, a victim of the forced disappearance in the 80s, has passed away.
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More than 150,000 pregnant women face health hazards in Gaza
“More than 150,000 pregnant women are facing terrible sanitary conditions and health hazards amid displacement and war,” the UNRWA said on X on Monday.
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55 detained in Van questioned about protests after local elections
55 people were detained in dawn house raids conducted in the city of Van. They were reportedly questioned about the protests that started after electoral authorities overturned the election of a pro-Kurdish mayoral candidate in the city of Van.
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Municipal elections in Rojava postponed to June 11
“The elections have been postponed to put the Social Contract in force,” said Ebila Xelîl, a member of the High Election Commission of North and East Syria.
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At least 30 people taken into custody in Van
At least 30 people were taken into custody in dawn house raids conducted in the city of Van and its districts on Monday.
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Iranian security forces arrest activist’s mother and sister
Iranian security forces raided the home of Mehdi Kokhian, activist and former political prisoner from Malekan, forcibly arresting his mother and sister on Monday.
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‘Afghan women suffer from psychological problems due to the Taliban's restrictions’
The Spontaneous Movement of Afghan Protesting Women has published a video supporting the campaign to stop gender apartheid in Afghanistan launched by Afghan activists, legal scholars and human rights defenders.
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Palestinians fleeing Rafah as Israel expands its offensive
As Israel expands its offensive into Rafah, Palestinians fleeing from the southern city seek shelter in central areas of Gaza.
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Joint statement by 159 public figures on Kobanê trial
159 public figures, including academics, authors, parliamentarians and lawyers, have published a joint statement on the final hearing in the Kobanê trial, demanding the immediate release of all defendants in the Kobanê trial.
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TAJÊ meets Iraqi Minister of Displacement and Migration
The Yazidi Free Women’s Movement (TAJÊ) had a meeting with Iraqi Minister of Displacement and Migration about the return of Yazidis to Shengal as part of its campaign called, “Be the voice of self-defense against femicide.”
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Ecologists to meet in Amed
86 ecological/environmental organizations will hold a conference in Amed to form a national and international network under the umbrella the Ecology Union.
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UNRWA: 110,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah since Monday
UNRWA estimates around 110,000 people have now fled Rafah looking for safety since Monday.
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Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria kills 156 in 2024
The Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed 156 people since the beginning of 2024, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control said in a report.
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Agricultural fields set on fire in North and East Syria
The Turkish forces and Turkish-backed factions set fire to agricultural fields in North and East Syria on Thursday. The fire was brought under control by fire brigade and responding teams.
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Co-mayoral candidate for Derîk: We have new projects for women
“We will serve the people and have projects providing employment to women,” said Barîn Ebdê, Co-mayoral candidate for Derîk People’s Municipality in the upcoming municipal elections to be held in North and East Syria.
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‘Women pay the highest price in this war’
Safaa Tafesh hosted 50 displaced people from the Gaza Strip at her home; however, her home was targeted by an Israeli airstrike. “Women pay the highest price in this war. Every day I think about how this nightmare will end,” she said.