Refugees

In Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram, a family of four Sri Lankan Tamils arrived at Mandapam district, calling themselves "refugees", on August 13. The four were mother and three children, who reportedly hailed from Sri Lanka's Trikonamalai. Reportedly, the family arrived at Ramanathapuram's beach area via boat, at around 4 am. Over 134 Sri Lankan refugees have arrived so far, informed Q branch police.

India pledged USD 2.5 million to UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Karim Amer, UNRWA Director of Partnerships in the Department of External Relations, voiced gratitude and appreciation to India for its ongoing assistance to Palestinian refugees. "This timely contribution is a strong demonstration of India's unwavering support to the… read-more

The severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka forced a family of four to return to India as refugees. ''I tried to work as a mason but there was a shortage of cement, and most industries have been affected because of the power shortage. So there is no work, no money, and no food," said the victim. Notably, The family was taken into custody by the Mandapam police in Rameshwaram.

Poland will provide accommodation to about 500 Afghan evacuees, in the country for three months, who worked for NATO, said PM Mateusz Moraickit's close aide Michal Dworaczyk on September 3. After three months, up to 50 persons will get a chance to stay in Poland and the rest have to leave the country, Dworaczyk added. Besides, Poland has evacuated around 1,300 afghans from Kabul.

As the Taliban takes over Afghanistan, many countries including the US, Canada, India, and others are making efforts to evacuate people from the war-torn nation. In the wake of this, to help the Afghan refugees, the Union Home Ministry on August 17 announced a new category of visa, 'e-Emergency X-Misc Visa' that will help fast-track the process for their entry into India. Moreover, the Hindu and Sikh communities will be prioritised.