Refugees/IDPs

REFUGEES/IDPS


	Deported, Banned and Unwanted Rohingya fleeing ethnic violence in Myanmar forced to return home. IRIN
	More Rohingya boat people set to flee violence Thousands of Rohingya may head to Malaysia after last month’s deadly sectarian violence in western Myanmar. IRIN
	Hope For Mindanao New peace pact paves the way for the establishment of a new autonomous region. IRIN
	Myanmar: Rakhine violence sparks concern Activists and rights groups express concern over rising levels of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. IRIN
	Must Register for Food Jaheda Begum is an undocumented Rohingya refugee who wants to feed her family. IRIN
	Burma Beware Ethnic minorities in Myanmar call for caution as sanctions ease. IRIN
	Nothing to Sacrifice Cheerless Eid for Sindh flood survivors in Pakistan. IRIN

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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