displacement

Number of registered refugees, asylum seekers in Egypt almost doubles in 2024: UNHCR

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 01:23 GMT

The UNHCR released a report last week highlighting that Egypt had become the largest host of Sudanese who "sought international protection" since the outbreak of war in mid-April 2023.

Egypt largest recipient of fleeing Sudanese: UNHCR

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 12:08 GMT

The organization indicated that the figure, which is 1.2 million, is based on the data of the Egyptian government.

Egyptian, German FMs discuss Middle East crises

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 10:35 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Wednesday a phone call from his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

Egypt, Palestinian Red Crescent establish camp for displaced in Gaza's Khan Younis

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 12:32 GMT

The minister highlighted that 53,000 pregnant Palestinian women in Gaza Strip lack basic healthcare services, and that 130 children had been orphaned.

Egyptian defense minister stresses to UN coordinator rejection to Palestinians' displacement

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 01:48 GMT

Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki received Tuesday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

LIVE COVERAGE: Egypt's PM answers briefing requests on forced displacement of Palestinians

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 10:39 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli is attending a plenary session on Tuesday at the House of Representatives to answer briefing requests on the measures taken to inhibit the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza Strip.

Egypt’s PM to answer to 16 briefing requests over Israeli propaganda on displacing Palestinians

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 06:46 GMT

The House of Representatives will discuss on Tuesday16 briefing requests on measures taken to prevent attempts at forced displacement of Palestinians in Sinai.

600K displaced Palestinians take refuge in 150 UNRWA shelters in Gaza

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 01:39 GMT

Ninety-three shelters are accommodating 430,000 IDPs in the Middle areas, Khan Younis, and Rafah, recording an increase of 10,000 in just 24 hours.

17 UNRWA workers killed, 15 injured in Gaza shelling since October 7

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 09:04 GMT

The UNRWA indicated in its Saturday situation report that 17 of its workers had been killed since October 7, and that 15 others had been injured.

Israeli plans in Gaza extend beyond internal forced displacement: Azzam Shaath to ET

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 08:03 GMT

Azzam Shaath, a political researcher in the Palestinian affairs based in Gaza, said the Israeli plans in the strip extend beyond internal forced displacement of residents.

United Media Services backs Sisi’s rejection of Palestinian displacement

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 11:35 GMT

The United Media Services said in a Wednesday statement that it supports President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s position on Gaza, which reflects the long-standing stance of all Egyptians.

UN High Commissioner commends Egypt for inclusive refugee policies

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 - 05:26 GMT

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi commended Egypt's inclusive policy on refugees Wednesday in Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development.

UN says worried by reports of forced displacement of Kurds in N.Iraq

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 - 02:10 GMT

The UN expressed concern on Thursday at reports of forced displacement of civilians, mainly Kurds, and destruction of their houses and businesses in northern Iraq.

Forgotten humanitarian crises around the world

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 - 07:42 GMT

By the end of 2015, 63.5 million people around the world were forced to flee their homes and 128 million people in 33 countries need humanitarian aid to survive.

360,000 civilians threatened by Iraqi fighters in Mosul

Wed, 10 May 2017 - 08:23 GMT

new phase of combat between Iraqi forces and the Islamic State (IS) has broken out.

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