Al Jazeera: Rohingya refugees in India accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy regarding his government’s citizenship laws, which they claim discriminate against non-Hindus while failing to protect their rights.
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Al Jazeera: India’s lack of a national refugee law and its non-signatory status to the UN Refugee Convention leave asylum seekers, including Muslims like Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, in legal limbo. With the 2024 election approaching, it’s unclear if there will be any changes, as refugees face challenges in obtaining essential documents and accessing basic services.
Christianity Today: A recent report titled “Closed Doors” reveals a decline in the resettlement of persecuted Christians in the US over the past five years due to the effects of the pandemic and changes in refugee resettlement policies. Despite rising persecution levels globally, the number of Christian refugees admitted to the US has significantly decreased, highlighting concerns about religious freedom and America’s historical role as a safe haven for refugees.
UNHCR: Four individuals fled their homes due to religious persecution in Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Central African Republic, and Iraq. The challenges they faced and the assistance provided by UNHCR, emphasize the urgent need for support to help refugees rebuild their lives.
Religious Refugees 