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Tragic Blast Interrupts Eid Celebration for Newly Arrived Refugee Families in Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y. — A devastating explosion during a religious celebration shattered the peace of Syracuse’s North Side, as two refugee families from Myanmar faced a new trial shortly after finding refuge in the United States. The incident occurred in a rented home on Carbon Street, where the families were observing Eid al-Adha, a significant Muslim festival centered on compassion and community. The explosion injured 12 individuals and critically harmed three young children, who are presently …

Deadly clash erupts at Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, leaving three dead and seven injured

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh – A violent clash erupted at a refugee camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, resulting in the deaths of three Rohingya individuals and leaving seven others injured. The incident took place at the Madhurchhara Camp 4 Extension, where Rohingya camp security personnel and local police reported an attack carried out by members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, a Myanmar-based insurgent group. The deceased individuals were identified as Md Iliyas, 31, Md Ishaq, …

Explosion Rocks Gaza Refugee Camp, Killing 50 and Injuring Scores

Gaza City, Gaza Strip: Tragedy struck a refugee camp near Rafah in Gaza as 50 people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries in a devastating explosion. The health ministry in Gaza, led by Hamas, reported the grim toll following the incident. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have acknowledged launching an air strike aimed at a Hamas compound in the region. They have stated that they are currently investigating the situation. The strike came …

Iraqi Refugee and Islam Critic Salwan Sabah Matti Momika Found Dead in Norway After Seeking Asylum

Oslo, Norway – The death of Iraqi refugee and outspoken Islam critic Salwan Sabah Matti Momika has sent shockwaves through Norway. Momika, who was known for his controversial demonstrations in Sweden where he publicly burned the Quran, was found dead in Norway shortly after revealing his intention to seek asylum in the country following a deportation order from Swedish authorities. The 37-year-old’s actions against the sacred book of Islam had sparked outrage and unrest in …

Syrian Refugee from War-Torn Syria Finds Peace in Canada After Surviving Deadly Rocket Attack

Winnipeg, Manitoba – Ibraheem Sarhan found solace and safety in Canada after surviving a harrowing rocket attack in his war-torn home country of Syria. His journey as a teenage refugee has led him to advocate for the millions of children still enduring the horrors of conflict zones around the world. As a nine-year-old in Damascus when the Syrian war erupted in 2011, Sarhan initially struggled to comprehend the devastation and upheaval caused by the conflict. …

31 Dead in Israeli Strikes: Gaza Refugee Camp Devastated

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Tragedy struck Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp on Monday evening as Israeli strikes claimed the lives of at least 31 individuals, according to local reports. The attacks also resulted in the destruction of 12 homes, as detailed by Hamas-affiliated media sources. The violence captured by local photojournalist Majd Abo Alouf depicted the devastating aftermath of the strikes. The death toll in Gaza has climbed to a staggering 11,240 since the onset …