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.
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
5 facts you need to know about the humanitarian crisis in Syria
More than 2.5 million people have fled Syria's civil war to neighbouring countries such as Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq more are fleeing the violence every day. The United Nations says the situation in Syria is extremely challenging and continues to deteriorate rapidly with more than 6.8 million Syrians needing humanitarian aid.
Rohingya screen light portraits
In a camp for displaced Rohingya Muslims residents frequent bamboo “internet huts” where they can communicate with relatives who left the country, escaping the violence that led to 200 deaths and left over 140,000 homeless in 2012
5 facts you need to know about Rwanda genocide
Rwanda will mark this month the 20th anniversary of the start of a genocide that shattered the tiny central African country. Here are 5 facts you need to know