refugees
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Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
On the same street, hundreds of people, mostly Shia but also including Palestinians and Syrian refugees, live in tent encampments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The inclusion of Rohingya refugees in the order has also drawn criticism.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
For net migration comparisons, only countries that include asylum seekers or refugees in their immigration figures are included.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Located half a mile from the Péligre Dam and reservoir, the town was little more than a squatter settlement for the water refugees.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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