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Iraq Business
4 days ago
- Politics
- Iraq Business
Update on Internal Displacement in Iraq
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have published an update on internal displacement in Iraq. Overview 1,031,475 IDPs remain displaced in Iraq. This includes 104,617 people living in the 20 IDP camps, located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Of this population, 19,432 IDP families - comprising more than 94,000 individuals - reside in 15 camps across Dohuk Governorate and Zakho Administration, 6,537 individuals remain in two camps in Erbil Governorate, and 4,083 people remain in the three East Mosul Camps. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: ReliefWeb)
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Peace and normalcy returning to Manipur, says Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday (July 26, 2025) asserted that peace and normalcy are returning to the state with the collaborative efforts of the government, armed forces and civil society organisations. Also read: Editorial: Healing Manipur: on Manipur and President's Rule Mr. Bhalla was speaking at an event in Imphal organised to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. "Many have lost their lives and thousands have become homeless in the ethnic violence in Manipur. The government has taken various steps to resolve the crisis and restore peace and confidence. Joint operations of combined teams of state police and armed forces have been able to recover numerous firearms and ammunition over the past few months. "Peace and normalcy are returning to the state with the collaborative efforts of the government, armed forces and civil society organisations. Numerous insurgents involved in extortion, including cyber-facilitated schemes and funding militia groups, have been arrested during intensified crackdowns in recent months," he said. Manipur Police have launched an anti-extortion cell and confidential helpline bringing together state police, CAPFs, Assam Rifles and Army to streamline complaints and protect citizens from unlawful demands, he added. Multiple checkpoints have been strategically established across the hill and valley districts, on the national highways, to ensure essential supplies of food and medicines. These combined efforts alongside community outreach are steadily dismantling armed networks, curbing extortion and restoring civil order, the Governor added. "Further, several initiatives are being taken to ensure the displaced people regain hope and skills. Dialogue is underway with civil society organisations from Meitei, Kuki-Zo and Naga communities for voluntary resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and inclusive safety guarantees," Mr. Bhalla said. Manipur has been under the President's rule since February 13 this year after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned from his post and the assembly was put under animated suspension. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kukis in Manipur since May, 2023.
Civil.ge
7 days ago
- Politics
- Civil.ge
17 Detained During Eviction Operation in Tbilisi's Africa Settlement
17 people, including residents and activists who came to support them, were detained by the end of July 24 in Tbilisi's Africa settlement, where dozens of families had been evicted throughout the day. All were charged with administrative offenses for disobeying police orders. Under amended legislation , the offense is punishable by a fine ranging from GEL 2,000 (about USD 740) to GEL 5,000 (about USD 1,845), or by up to 60 days of imprisonment. Tensions flared on Tvalchrelidze Street, where the National Enforcement Bureau carried out evictions from a building it described as unsafe, privately owned, and illegally occupied. The eviction, which took place amid a large police deployment, reportedly affected more than 100 families according to unofficial estimates, and continued until midnight. Heavy machinery was later deployed to demolish the buildings. Dramatic images emerged from the scene, showing confrontation, arguments, and families, including children, sitting with their furniture and belongings and watching the eviction process from outside in desperation. Officials claimed only 39 families lived in the building permanently, while others started renovating to claim compensation. Authorities and pro-government media outlets said residents had been offered assistance. Among those evicted were reportedly dozens of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Residents, however, said more families were affected, and many had nowhere else to go, accusing officials and ruling Georgian Dream mouthpieces of spreading false information, including about the assistance they were offered. One resident accused pro-GD broadcasters Imedi and Rustavi 2 of offering money to others in exchange for recording a prewritten statement claiming they had been treated fairly. The Social Justice Center, a local human rights watchdog, criticized what it described as the state's 'anti-social policy,' saying that 'while the state must protect public safety, human life and health, and the interests of private owners, it should not violate the dignity and other rights of families through harsh eviction practices or by leaving them without shelter.' The group stressed that 'a fair balance between private and public interests must be ensured,' saying the authorities failed to uphold this standard by favoring the building owner and 'failing to guarantee the rights and interests of hundreds of socially protected persons on the ground.' The organization highlighted human rights violations during the eviction, calling the lack of alternative housing for displaced families the 'most acute problem.' It also raised concerns about the eviction's conduct, citing forced removals and police violence. Also Read:
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mizo civil society groups urge refugees to refrain from drug smuggling
Aizawl, Mizoram civil society groups on Wednesday urged refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh and internally displaced people from Manipur taking shelter in Mizoram not to indulge in drug trafficking. Mizo civil society groups urge refugees to refrain from drug smuggling Mizoram has been grappling with the menace of drug smuggling, and a section of refugees, particularly Myanmar nationals, was blamed for their alleged involvement. The meeting of the NGO Coordination Committee, a conglomerate of five major civil societies and student organisations headed by the Central Young Mizo Association , appealed to the refugees and IDPs not to have ethnic or tribe centric interest and develop the feeling of separateness to disturb the vibrant Mizo unity, a statement issued by the group said. The meeting expressed regret over the report of ethnic feelings being developed by refugees and urged them not to take any steps which can undermine the unity of Mizo communities, the statement said. The meeting further urged people from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur taking shelter in the state, to refrain from drug trafficking. Earlier, state home minister K Sapdanga had said that more than 50 per cent of criminal cases in recent times were linked to the refugees. According to the state home department, more than 32,000 Myanmar nationals are presently sheltering in different parts of Mizoram. The number, however, keeps changing almost daily as some refugees have the habit of going to their country and coming back to Mizoram repeatedly, officials said. The home department also said that 2,371 Bangladeshi nationals from the Chittagong Hill Tracts are currently staying in the state. In addition, more than 7,000 Zo ethnic people from Manipur displaced by ethnic violence since May 2023 have taken shelter in the state, it said. The Myanmar nationals, mostly from Chin state, fled to Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, while the asylum seekers from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts came to the state after a military offensive against an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. The Chins in Myanmar, the Bawm tribe from Bangladesh and the Kuki-Zo people from Manipur share close ethnic ties with the Mizos. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Yemen Online
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Over 9,000 Displaced in Yemen Since January, IOM Reports Marib as Epicenter
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 9,000 people have been displaced across Yemen since the beginning of the year, with Marib governorate accounting for the highest number of displacement cases. The surge in displacement is attributed to renewed hostilities, deteriorating economic conditions, and limited access to basic services. According to IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix, the majority of newly displaced families have fled to Marib city and surrounding districts, seeking shelter in overcrowded camps and informal settlements. Many have been displaced multiple times, compounding their vulnerability and straining local resources. IOM officials warned that the situation in Marib is becoming increasingly unsustainable, with over 1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) already residing in the governorate. The organization highlighted urgent needs for shelter, food, water, and healthcare, and called for greater humanitarian support to prevent further deterioration. 'The humanitarian situation in Marib is reaching a critical point,' said Olivia Headon, IOM spokesperson. 'We are seeing families forced to flee again and again, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The international community must act swiftly to scale up assistance.' IOM also expressed concern over the lack of access to several displacement sites due to insecurity and logistical challenges, warning that hundreds of thousands more could be at risk if frontlines shift further.
