Refugees

Armenian Village Suffers Second Exodus

As villagers vote with their feet, life becomes increasingly unsustainable for those left behind.

UN Rebuke for Kazakstan Over Refugee Return

Syrian Armenians Move to Yerevan

Security fears in Syria make Armenia look a sensible place to take refuge.

Arab Unrest Drives Iraqi Refugee Return

Government says its resettlement programme has boosted numbers, though main driver seems to be fear of violence in host states.

Meskhetians Struggle to Find Place in Georgia

Government now facilitating deported ethnic group members’ return, but does little for them when they arrive.

Turkmenistan Hosts Meeting on Muslim-World Refugees

IWPR Press Centre for Isolated Afghan Province

Media resource centre will connect Uruzgan to the outside world.

Eviction Highlights Azeri Refugees' Plight

Thousands of displaced people in western city live in poor conditions with uncertain prospects.

IWPR Report Prompts Policy Shift on Returning Iraqis

Funds to become more readily available after story on concerns of Iraqis living in Syria.

Iraqi Football Win Marred By Post-Match Fighting

Jordanian fans harass Iraqis after losing game, marking divisions between communities.