refugees
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Around 300,000 refugees have fled to eastern Mauritania's desert Hodh Chargui region to escape the violence that has plagued Mali for more than a decade.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
For refugees, many of whom support the Tuareg rebels, the withdrawal of Russian fighters from northern bases has raised hopes of returning home.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Palantir said it was proud to have supported the scheme and "stood up a solution in just nine days, which enabled the safe resettlement of more than 157,000 refugees".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He is the son of refugees who fled communist Vietnam and grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The refugees could barely speak to each other.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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