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  • UN Agencies Report 250 Missing After Andaman Sea Boat Capsize

    UN Agencies Report 250 Missing After Andaman Sea Boat Capsize

    Approximately 250 individuals are unaccounted for after their boat, ferrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, sank in the Andaman Sea, according to a joint statement from the United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies issued Tuesday.

    The agencies explained that the vessel, which was carrying men, women, and children, likely went under because of strong winds, turbulent waters, and overcrowding. The boat had set sail from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was headed for Malaysia.

    “This tragedy underscores the heartbreaking human toll of long-lasting displacement and the ongoing lack of sustainable solutions for the Rohingya,” stated the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration.

    For years, many members of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority have taken precarious wooden boats in hopes of reaching neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, or Thailand to escape persecution or escape overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh.

    The UN agencies urged the global community to increase and sustain funding for emergency aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and to support the local Bangladeshi communities hosting them.

    In 2017, Myanmar’s military launched a brutal crackdown that displaced at least 730,000 Rohingya, forcing them into Bangladesh, where they reported widespread killings, mass rape, and arson. A UN fact-finding mission described the military’s actions as “genocidal acts.” Myanmar, where the majority are Buddhist, denies committing genocide and claims the UN report lacks objectivity and reliability.

  • How to escape prison and refugee camp in GreedFall 2: Completing and solving

    How to escape prison and refugee camp in GreedFall 2: Completing and solving

    After waking up in a cell, you realize you’ve been captured along with two friends. Sadly, one of your companions dies, leaving the other hurt and upset. A stranger releases you from your cell, and after quickly gathering your clothes and belongings from a nearby chest, you all must find your way out through the tunnels and into the new land outside.

    Once free from the prison, your next goal is to reach a refugee camp where more of your people are hiding. There, you’ll fight through enemies again, including a huge, terrifying creature, to escape and continue your journey.

    ### Prison Tunnels Walkthrough
    To escape the tunnels under the prison, follow the main quest marker as closely as possible. Be sure to explore every dead-end and nook along the way because each area has loot and useful resources.

    When you encounter the lit section of the excavation tunnels, you’ll face some giant crustaceans called majida, which are heavily armored and have strong claws. Fight them by sneaking behind each one while your teammate fights from the front. With two fighters attacking a majida, they’ll go down faster, and you’ll earn resources, gold, and experience points. Pull the lever to open the metal gates and advance into the Upper Sewers, where more majida await.

    Proceed toward the quest marker, and when you reach another lever, activate it to open the next set of gates. To get through a locked gate further ahead, you’ll need to activate a lever outside the previous exit area, to the left of that gate.

    In the Maintenance Zone, there are two main sections: an upper part with two working levers and one broken, plus a lower part with metal gates. When you go down into the lower section, guards will appear. Fight them off before moving ahead.

    Once you’ve taken out the guards, check the levers at the top. The left lever should be pushed forward, the middle pulled back, and the third lever is stuck. You can fix the stuck lever with either lubrication or by using your mechanism skill. It’s often worth trying to fix it with your skill first—it might work on the first try. If it doesn’t, use the lubrication item found in a nearby chest to unstick it. Then activate the levers so that the first two are pushed forward and the third is pulled back to solve the puzzle.

    Pulling these levers will trigger more enemies, so be prepared for a fight. After defeating the guards, exit the sewer by pulling the lever at the top of the stone steps, which will open the gate to Olima: Science Quarter.

    ### Refugee Camp Walkthrough
    At the sewer exit, you’ll meet Ludwig, who should join your team. Your next task is to find Ludwig’s contact, a fisherman typically found by the river. When you look for him, he’s missing, and you’ll need to follow glowing tracks to discover what happened.

    Following the tracks leads to a bandit camp with a wooden cabin. Speak with the bandit leader and pretend you’re helping to find treasure when negotiating the release of the fisherman. Sneak behind the cabin to eliminate a lone guard—who has the key to the cabin—and use that key to free the prisoner.

    Escape the camp without being detected to complete this part of the quest. The fisherman then takes you to the refugee camp, where you meet Ladan. She tries to draw energy from the sick Earth, but because it’s weakened, she transforms into a monstrous creature called Nadaig Gigelas, which has a huge claw and over 5,700 health plus a shield. The creature uses ground-slamming and sweeping attacks, so it’s best to fight from afar or run in briefly for hits before retreating when it attacks.

    During the fight, the creature may smash the ground multiple times, causing boulders to fall, or grab nearby pillars to use them as weapons. Once the health depletes, a cutscene triggers where you and your team must run to escape, dodging falling boulders that appear as red circles on the ground.

    In the final stretch, you’ll encounter more majida and pull a lever at the top of stone steps to open the gate, leading you out of the sewer into Uxantis, home to the Nauts. Your adventure continues beyond this point.

  • Afghanistan Faces Deepening Hunger as Winter and Aid Cuts Hit Hard

    Afghanistan Faces Deepening Hunger as Winter and Aid Cuts Hit Hard

    A recent report indicates that approximately 17 million Afghans are experiencing severe hunger. The onset of winter has further limited employment opportunities, sharply increasing the number of people in need. The World Food Programme estimates that an additional 3 million individuals are now suffering from acute hunger.

    In a makeshift tent on the outskirts of Kabul, Samiullah and his wife Bibi Rehana sit by a single bulb, sharing their only meal of the day—dry bread and tea—with their five children and a three-month-old grandchild. Samiullah, 55, expresses feelings of despair, stating, “We’ve reached a point where we’re resigned to death.” His family, including two older sons aged 18 and 20, and their wives, were deported from Iran and Pakistan within the past year amid widespread displacement.

    He recounted that their arrival was abrupt; from a modest home in Iran, they found themselves in a fragile tent made of rocks and debris after Iranian authorities raided and detained them before deportation. They managed to salvage some belongings, but their savings, meant to sustain them through the winter, were mostly exhausted. Efforts to contact Iranian officials for comments have been unsuccessful.

    Afghan government spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid explained that returning migrants receive as much support as possible—covering transportation, housing, healthcare, and food. Despite ongoing reconstruction, he noted that the country’s deep-rooted poverty, born from decades of conflict, cannot be eradicated overnight: “Economic programs take time and don’t have an immediate effect on people’s lives.” Meanwhile, Pakistan and Iran collectively expelled more than 2.5 million Afghans in large-scale repatriation efforts. These measures have heightened amid accusations of harboring militants and spying, with security and resource concerns cited as reasons.

    As winter advances, job prospects vanish while the influx of returning Afghans increases the population by around 10%, according to WFP country director John Aylieff. The reduction of aid programs since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office has drained the resources of organizations like the WFP, compounding the crisis. Donor countries have scaled back their contributions, risking further hardship across the region. Aylieff warns that last year marked the most significant spike in malnutrition in Afghanistan’s history, and the situation is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that 200,000 more children could suffer severe malnutrition by 2026.

    At Bamiyan’s aid distribution center, rice bags and bottles of palm oil are stacked, yet lines of people grow longer, and supplies remain insufficient. Zahra Ahmadi, 50, a widowed mother of eight daughters, receives aid for the first time, saying, “I have to manage through winter with these supplies; sometimes we eat, sometimes we don’t.”

    At the Qasaba Clinic in Kabul, mothers comfort their children awaiting medical treatment. Dr. Rabia Rahimi Yadgari reports a doubling of malnutrition cases compared to before the migration crisis. The clinic sees about 30 malnutrition cases daily, but supplements are barely enough to support the families, who relied heavily on WFP aid and hospital care previously. Laila, 30, shares that her son Abdul Rahman is recovering after taking nutritional supplements, but his weight loss recurs over time. She attributes her family’s economic collapse to her husband losing his government job after the Taliban’s return; she remarks, “Life never stays the same.”

    As night falls and temperatures drop, Samiullah gathers firewood while Bibi Rehama lights a stove to keep the family warm. “At night, when it’s very cold, my children say, ‘Father, I’m cold, I’m freezing.’ I hold them close and say, ‘It’s okay.’ What choice do we have?” Samiullah laments. “When I worked in Iran, I could at least provide a proper meal. Now, there’s no work, no livelihood.”

  • Two Women Lose Lives Attempting Channel Crossing from France

    Two Women Lose Lives Attempting Channel Crossing from France

    A group of migrants on an inflatable boat departs from northern France’s coast, attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK, departing from Petit-Fort-Philippe in Gravelines near Calais, on August 25, 2025. —Reuters

    French authorities reported that two Somali women lost their lives Saturday while trying to cross the Channel, and a third migrant’s body was discovered in a canal.

    Approximately 60 other migrants were rescued during this incident, which involved about 100 individuals boarding a makeshift boat south of Neufchatel-Hardelot beaches around 3:15 a.m. (0115 GMT), aiming for Britain.

    Their overloaded vessel was forced back to shore after its engine failed to operate, according to a statement from the local prefecture.

    Civil protection teams cared for 60 individuals, while others onboard fled when rescue crews arrived, stated Isabelle Fradin-Thirode, an official based in nearby Montreuil-sur-Mer.

    A family—a couple and their child—suffering from moderate hypothermia was transported to a hospital in Boulogne.

    The body, believed to be a man in his late 20s or early 30s, was recovered from a canal in Gravelines, near Dunkirk, confirmed by the prefecture and AFP journalists on site.

    These latest tragedies bring the total number of Channel crossing deaths this year to at least 26, based on official data compiled by AFP.

    Since the start of the year, a record 32,000 migrants have arrived in Britain after crossing the Channel in small boats.

    ### Franco-British Agreement

    A recent Franco-British agreement allows the UK to deport migrants back to France if they are considered ineligible for asylum, including those who have traveled through a “safe country” en route to UK shores.

    In exchange, London commits to accepting an equal number of migrants from France who are likely to have their asylum claims approved.

    Despite this arrangement, it appears to haven’t deterred migrants from risking the dangerous crossing.

    On Friday, AFP reporters in the Gravelines area observed hundreds of migrants preparing to cross whenever weather conditions allowed, gathering along different parts of the beach.

    Earlier this week, journalists spoke with several migrants at a makeshift camp in Loon-Plage near Dunkirk. Many expressed they’ve endured significant hardships and acknowledge the dangers ahead, with some saying, “Crossing the channel in a small boat, you’re not sure if you’ll make it.”

    One migrant added, “But it’s worth trying our luck.”

  • Afghans in Kentucky Anxiously Face Future After Trump Ends Protections

    Afghans in Kentucky Anxiously Face Future After Trump Ends Protections

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    Afghan Refugee Family’s Journey in Bowling Green, Kentucky

    A mother from Afghanistan walks with her children towards the school bus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on April 30, 2025.

    Wazir Khan Zadran and his family reached Kentucky nearly four years ago, coinciding with the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. He now faces uncertainty about his children’s future, particularly for his daughters, should they be sent back to their homeland.

    The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans starting in July, increasing the threat of deportation to a country under Taliban rule, where conditions can be dire particularly for women and girls.

    Zadran expressed his hope for his children’s future in the U.S., stating, “Here, their future is bright; they can go to school and pursue their dreams. But if we return to Afghanistan, especially for girls, there are no opportunities. They can’t attend school or university; their lives would be severely limited. I urge those in power to support the Afghan refugees.”

    Zadran was actively involved in fighting against the Haqqani network, a significant faction of the Taliban, two decades ago. In 2021, U.S. forces evacuated him and his family via helicopter to Kabul airport for their journey to America.

    His eldest daughter, Zuleikha, is preparing for college next year, yet the uncertainty of their asylum status weighs heavily on her future. Their asylum application is still pending, allowing them to remain in the U.S. until a verdict is reached.

    Temporary Protected Status is designed for individuals already in the U.S. who cannot return home due to armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary circumstances. The Trump administration’s move could impact around 14,600 Afghans, as well as many others from Venezuela and various nations.

    “I remind my daughters how fortunate they are to be here, to go to school, and look forward to college,” Zadran noted. “In Afghanistan, however, their rights would be stripped away. Their prospects would be bleak.”

    Since the Taliban takeover, girls over 12 have been barred from attending school, and women face restrictions on attending universities and traveling alone without a male guardian. The Taliban claims its policies are designed to align with its interpretation of Islamic law.

    Zuleikha has successfully graduated from high school and is heading to college with a scholarship, despite feeling anxious about her legal status. “I’ve been concerned because I’ve heard people say that those without documents might be deported,” she said. "I fear that could darken my future, yet I am proud of what I’ve accomplished and remain hopeful for what lies ahead."

    According to the Trump administration, Afghans in the U.S. can still seek asylum. “While TPS has ended, any Afghan fearing persecution can still apply for asylum,” stated Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.

    Sharply Concerned

    More than 70,000 Afghans arrived in the U.S. during President Biden’s "Operation Allies Welcome" after the Taliban takeover in 2021, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Over 300 Afghan families have settled in Bowling Green, a city known for its agricultural and manufacturing sectors that has welcomed a diverse range of refugee communities over the years.

    Unlike many immigrant groups, Afghan families in Bowling Green have firmly planted their roots in the community, focusing on their dreams in the U.S. One family, the Habibis, bought a home, with Wahida Habibi fluent in English and working alongside her husband in a bakery. They also recently welcomed a baby boy.

    Zadran has begun working at a car dealership with plans to open his own business. His main concern is the slow progress towards securing a legal status, which he initially expected to receive within a year. “I’ve been asking myself, what’s taking so long?” he shared.

    Shawn VanDiver, founder of #AfghanEvac—a coalition of veterans and advocacy groups for Afghan refugees—stated that Republicans need to resist the administration’s stance so that Afghans don’t face forced repatriation to a perilous situation. “The dynamics have not changed; the risks remain the same,” he emphasized. “The only shift is who is sitting in power.”

    Those aiding Afghan refugees report a deep sense of anxiety within the community. “The Afghan immigrants who settled here a couple of years ago are genuinely worried about the current immigration debates,” said Albert Mbanfu, executive director of the International Center of Kentucky.

    Another Afghan in the U.S., Mohamed Azizi, expressed his stress over the situation back home. “The state of my country is dire, and the thought of returning to start over is frightening,” he shared.

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