Syrian Refugees: A new life in Europe
More than 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict in Syria began. Fewer than 150,000 have been granted asylum in Europe
African immigrants rescued in Malta
A group of 130 Sub-Saharan African migrants were rescued by Armed Forces of Malta south of the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulties in June 8, 2014, according to army sources
Eternally displaced: Afghanistan’s escalating crisis
In 2016 the conflict - a continued battle for control between beleaguered Afghan forces and both ISIS and the Taliban - has led to unprecedented levels of displacement, with 1.5 million internally-displaced and 3 million refugees. Almost 1 million people, half of whom are children, have already returned from Iran and Pakistan. At least half a million more are expected to return this year, despite a starkly deteriorating economic, political and security situation within the country.
Life in South Sudan’s protection camps
They were meant to last for three days. But come December, they will have existed for three years
Loss and damage
Extreme weather and sea level rise related to climate change are leading to worsening losses and damages, financial and otherwise. What might be done to address these?
Yemeni fishermen in Hodeidah see livelihoods slip away in war
In Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, home to nearly half a million people, the worsening conflict has meant the livelihood of fishermen, like many in the city, is withering by the sea.
In Valmeyer, villagers migrate to higher ground
After the Great Flood of 1993, the residents of Valmeyer abandoned their old town - and built a new one on higher ground