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Number of displaced people by natural disasters in South Asia doubles

Published on: May 18, 2023
08:44

New Delhi, May 18 (Prensa Latina) More than 12 million people from South Asia sought refuge in 2022, due to natural disasters, with Pakistan, India and Bangladesh reporting the most significant numbers.

More than 419,000 people affected by heavy rains in Somalia

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:54

Mogadishu, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The torrential rains and floods that have hit areas in central Somalia in recent days have affected more than 419,000 people, including some 219,000 displaced persons, United Nations sources reported on Tuesday.

Displaced civilians return to town near Damascus (+Photos)

Published on: December 21, 2022
06:58

Damascus, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) The residents of the city of Ain Al-Fijeh, located about 20 kilometers northwest of the capital, began to return to their homes from which they were forcibly displaced by terrorists.

Over one million displaced by rains in northeast India

Published on: June 17, 2022
08:43

New Delhi, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) At least 1.1 million people were displaced and four were killed by the floods in the state of Assam, in northeastern India, in the last 24 hours.

Lebanese president calls for international help to displaced Syrians

Published on: December 14, 2021
08:09

Beirut, Dec 14 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's President Michel Aoun called for the international community to help to propitiate the return of displaced Syrians to their country, the Pan-Arab TV channel Al-Mayadeen highlighted on Tuesday.

Displaced Syrians return to their homes in southern Idlib

Published on: September 29, 2021
11:44

Damascus, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of families who were forced to leave their homes as a result of terrorist actions returned today to the south of Syrian province of Idlib, 330 kilometers northwest of the capital Damascus.

Border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains closed

Published on: September 17, 2021
12:44

Kabul, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) An important border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains closed on Friday, while hundreds of people wait nearby, amid strict controls on both sides.

Haiti warns of precarious situation of displaced people

Published on: August 2, 2021
10:44

Port-au-Prince, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) One thousand 200 displaced persons in the Carrefour sports center, located on the outskirts of the Haitian capital, live today in precarious conditions and with almost no access to basic services, warned Mayor Jude Pierre.

Haitian government assists people displaced by gang violence

Published on: June 7, 2021
12:08

Port-au-Prince, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Government confirmed on Monday that it provided assistance to 562 people, almost a week after heavy clashes between gangs forced them to flee their residences.

Effects of extreme climate increase population displacement

Published on: May 28, 2021
00:15

London, May 28 (Prensa Latina) The number of people who had to move within their own countries due to the effects of extreme climate conditions increased in 2020, AlertaGeo.com reported.

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