In a joint appeal, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday urged all countries to step up to support the displaced Rohingya – the world’s largest stateless population. 

The humanitarian situation in Cox’s Bazar – home to around one million Rohingya in Bangladesh - has worsened. 

“This is not a place where people want to live,” said IOM Director-General Amy Pope. “It's frightening. If you are a young woman, you do not leave your tent at night.” 

Cox's Bazar 'not a place where people want to live', says IOM chief

April 1945: The first days of exile in Denmark. This song captures the limbo between memory and uncertainty – whispers of a lost homeland carried by fragile piano and ghostly hip-hop rhythms.

Taken from the prologue of book four of Hinter uns das Land (Frank Talmon l'Armée), where war-scarred refugees stand on foreign soil, clutching fragments of their past. The snow has stopped falling, but the cold remains.

A prelude to the Versions of Exile EP – musical echoes of displacement.

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April 1945: Die ersten Tage im dänischen Exil. Dieser Song fängt die Schwebe zwischen Erinnerung und Ungewissheit ein – geflüsterte Fragmente der Heimat, getragen von zerbrechlichem Klavier und gespenstischen HipHop-Rhythmen.

Entstanden aus dem Prolog des Buchs vier von Hinter uns das Land, wo kriegsversehrte Flüchtlinge auf fremdem Boden stehen, die Trümmer ihrer Vergangenheit in Händen. Der Schnee fällt nicht mehr, aber die Kälte bleibt.

Vorgeschmack auf die EP Versionen des Exils – musikalische Echos der Entwurzelung.

Silent Shores, Foreign Sands

In this episode of the Transformation Intensive Podcast, Anne Gammel welcomes listeners to the 21st week of the Ignatian spiritual exercises, focusing on staying with Jesus during Lent. She shares personal reflections on God's grace, the power of carrying a solidarity stone, and insights into recognizing Jesus in his 'distressing disguise.' The episode also delves into Ignatius' Rule 13, highlighting the importance of bringing struggles into the light to avoid the enemy's deceptive tactics. The discussion includes practical advice on deepening one's connection with Jesus through his Passion, as well as encountering God through the distress of others. Finally, Megan and Tim Davis share their experiences hosting refugee families, shedding light on the profound impact of such acts of love and service. The episode concludes with a prayer written by Peter Faber, reflecting on finding blessings through Jesus' trials.

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive
01:03 Solidarity Stones and Personal Reflections
02:17 Jesus in His Distressing Disguise
03:57 Rule 13: The Enemy's Tactics
09:37 Union with God Through Suffering
10:58 Revealing Jesus Through Human Weakness
22:00 Personal Stories of Refugee Support
27:39 Tim and Megan's Reflections on Service
37:57 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
www.worshipstart.com/royaltyfreemusic


Staying with Jesus M3-W21

Based on true events where homeless people were inadvertently burnt out of their tents when refugees were targeted . This song tries to provide an insight to one of the homeless

I drink Myself to Sleep

Cameroon's crisis: displacement, separatist violence, Boko Haram threats, and 2025 election fears amid Anglophone conflict.

Fearful Cameroon Exiles Critical 2025 Crisis Looms

AfricaNow! April 23, 2025 Plight of Chagossians--Update of the Mauritius-UK Agreement

Topic and Guests: David Vine contextualizes and provides updates of the Mauritius-UK agreement made in October 2024 and what it means for Chagossians who were forcibly removed from their Indian Ocean homeland of Chagos Islands by the U.K. to clear the area for a U.S. military base on Diego Garcia Island.  In early October 2024, the UK announced that it had come to an agreement with Mauritius and that the UK would hand back Chagos Islands to Mauritius.  But under the agreement the UK maintains control of Diego Garcia.  Also, the agreement is subject to a treaty by the parties involved.  David Vine is a writer, and political anthropologist and former professor of anthropology at American University.  David Vine is the author of the book Island of Shame: The Secret History of the U.S. Military Base on Diego Garcia.

We commemorate Earth Day (April 22) and continue to commemorate National Poetry Month with a poem from our archives entitled “PRIVITIZING LIFE” by Omékongo Dibinga.  Dr. Omékongo Dibinga--motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross-cultural communication at American University.

MUSIC ON THE SHOW: intro--“NABU CORFA” BY DOROTHY ASHBY commemorating Jazz Appreciation Month; break & intro to poem--“YOU DON’T SAY” BY MELBA LISTON commemorating Jazz Appreciation Month; background of poem “PRIVITIZING LIFE” by Omékongo Dibinga--“WATER NO GET ENEMY” BY FELA KUTI; sign-off--“AFRICAN MOON” BY JONATHAN BUTLER commemorating Jazz Appreciation Month; closing--“GALOUPE BOSAN” BY CHAGOS TAMBOUR GROUP.

Support AfricaNow! and your community station WPFW at WPFW 48th Anniversary Celebration on April 25, 2025 6:30PM, at Martin's Crosswinds which is located at 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD featuring a performance by Navasha Daya and more!  More information at www.wpfwfm.org.  Thank you.

Originally broadcast on WPFW 89.3FM, Washington, DC. Tune into AfricaNow! live on WPFW 89.3 FM in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area or visit www.wpfwfm.org on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00PM (U.S. Eastern).

Photos: courtesy of Chagos Refugees Group; book cover of Island of Shame by David Vine--The Secret History of the U.S. Military Base on Diego Garcia; and book cover of The Last Colony by Philippe Sands.

AfricaNow! Apr. 23, 2025 Plight of Chagossians--Update of the Mauritius-UK Agreement

In the makeshift coastal encampments of Al Mawasi, families have no choice but to live in unsanitary conditions that are rapidly turning deadly, Louise Wateridge, Senior Emergency Officer at Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA, told UN News.

She described an increasingly dire situation: malnourished children and families, already worn down by months of war, battle unrelenting heat, unsanitary conditions, a lack of clean water and limited access to healthcare.

“The trash is just out of control. The sewage, the rodents, the pests, the rats, the mice – all of these animals are going between the structures that people are sheltering in,” she said.

Sewage, pests, trash 'out of control' in Gaza displaced camp, says UNRWA's Louise Wateridge

The biggest UN aid agency in Gaza on Tuesday condemned the two-month Israeli blockade on Gaza that has left families sharing a single tin of food at mealtime and the sick and injured without lifesaving medical help, amid daily bombardment.

“The siege on Gaza is the silent killer of children, of older people,” said Juliette Touma, spokesperson for the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA: “Families - whole families, seven or eight people - are resorting to sharing one can of beans or peas.”

In an update to journalists in Geneva, Ms. Touma stressed that thousands of trucks carrying relief supplies continue to be denied entry to Gaza. “We have just over 5,000 trucks in several parts of the region with lifesaving supplies that are ready to come in,” she explained.

“This decision is crippling the humanitarian efforts…and threatening the lives and survival of civilians in Gaza, who are also going through heavy bombardment day in, day out.”

Children in Gaza are going to bed starving, says UN aid agency

Ukrainians living in Poland have told the BBC that abuse and hostility towards them is on the rise. Poland initially welcomed around a million refugees who settled in the country following the full-scale invasion three years ago, joining another one and a half million already living in Poland. But surveys show there’s been a steep fall in the level of sympathy towards Ukrainians in recent months. From Warsaw, the BBC’s Will VERNON reports…

"F*** off back to Ukraine!" - Ukrainians under attack in Poland

Solidarity 743, 14 May 2025. Articles:


    We need care workers, not Starmer's demagogy
    Trump’s road to economic chaos and autocracy
    Peace! Two states and equal rights!
    “Change is needed, and possible”
    The mask slips on Putin and Ukraine
    Turkish union’s whole leadership arrested
    Step up fight on benefit cuts!
    Iran: against war, against nuclear weapons
    Unions can push back for trans rights
    Open borders! Migrant and local workers’ unity
    Another version of Collective?
    Finland, the labour movement and women's rights
    Feminism, capitalism, and alienation
    The case for open borders
    International conference on 16-18 May
    Big vehicle-workers’ strike in China
    GMB takes Amazon to court
    Against war over Kashmir
    The cavalry at Lifford Lane
    Why is this the court’s problem?
    Setback in PCS election
    Disney’s Bambi and the original
    Letter: Who torched the Reichstag?
    Stop cuts in NHS!
    Vindictiveness at University of East Anglia
    Universities continue cuts

More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-743-14-may-2025

743 — Israel out of Gaza and the West Bank | For two states and equal rights |

Beyond & Before Music presents: Music from the World of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" and some other tracks.

Welcome to our SoundCloud profile! Here you'll find a unique collection of songs inspired by the novel "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" by Frank Talmon l'Armée. This epic story follows the Feyerabend family through the tumultuous years of World War II and its aftermath in East Prussia.

Immerse yourself in a musical journey through time, from the 1930s to the present day. The music reflects the diverse experiences of the characters, capturing the emotions, atmospheres, and locations of the book. Experience a wide range of genres, from post-rock and industrial to folk, pop, and rock, with touches of chanson, musical elements, and even club sounds. Each song is a unique interpretation of a scene or theme from the novel, creating a rich and evocative soundscape.

We, Beyond & Before Music, bring a deep understanding of music and its impact, drawing on a background as a former DJ and organizer of rock concerts. To bring this ambitious project to life, we embraced modern technologies, including AI-assisted music generation, and refined the results with professional audio software. The lyrics, inspired by the content and moods of the novel, were developed and adapted by Frank Talmon l'Armée.

While we utilize AI as a creative tool, our focus remains on the emotional core of the story and the power of music to connect with listeners. We believe in transparency and want to acknowledge the role of AI in this project.

Explore the musical soul of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" and accompany the Feyerabend family on their journey through hardship, hope, and resilience.

© 2024 Beyond and Before Music

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UN News audio products range from daily interviews to our flagship podcast series, ‘The Lid Is On’.  On our Sound Cloud account we  provide also audio clips of statements. 

For other audio products such as our Monday-Friday 'News in Brief', please visit our UN News website - Audio Hub where you can download the full range of bulletins, packages, podcasts and interviews, in easy-to-use mp3 format. 

All our products can be downloaded and used free of charge and without attribution by broadcasters in their programmes or as a source of information and materials for individual reporters.

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Noel is a writer of songs and stories rather than a musical performer. His songs have been described as reflective as they are motivated by the struggles, celebrations and tensions of everyday life. His musical stories typically address issues as diverse as cancer and homelessness, addictions, love, loss and troubled relationships. These songs are led by the lyrics and are a mix of folk, country and blues.
Inspired by a diverse range of music from Leonard Cohen to Jason Isbell, Noel's songs took years to find their voice.Noel was born in Ireland and currently lives there but spent many years living and working in Africa. Much of his inspiration has been drawn from his own life experiences including his more recent journey with cancer. ‘Stars in Heaven’ is one of a number of songs dealing with cancer.  This particular song was chosen by Music Beats Cancer after submissions by over 800 other artists.
Noel says “ I really hope that the songs can reach a much bigger audience. I also hope that the songs can help, even in some small way, in connecting with people and in raising awareness and support for the issues they address."
If you’d like to hear more real life inspired songs and stories click HEREfor his SoundCloud and HERE for his Spotify and for ReverbNation https://www.reverbnation.com/deantasawalla
Also, be sure to visit his Music Beats Cancer page HERE.

New tracks tagged #Refugees