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@tellingthereal - 15/10/2021

“For me, it feels like I’ve bought a cinema ticket to a movie that has already ended.” Six men experienced a difficult journey getting to Europe. Now they are part of the diaspora, a state they once envied and longed to be part of. https://t.co/xlkjPUoJHW

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@tellingthereal - 15/10/2021

Daily life has always been very challenging for asylum-seekers and refugees in Libya. But nothing prepared them for the events of this month when security forces demolished houses sheltering asylum-seekers and migrants. At least seven people were killed https://t.co/dNGSqMMa2E

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@tellingthereal - 14/10/2021

UNHCR is not in a position to provide resettlement or evacuation flights for everyone. The most vulnerable have to be prioritised. More than 1,100 refugees & asylum seekers are awaiting departure, many of whom were detained in security raids this month. via @UNHCRLibya

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@tellingthereal - 14/10/2021

However, even when fully operational, places on humanitarian and evacuation flights (both globally and in Libya) are very limited due to the number of places that Governments provide to UNHCR.

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@tellingthereal - 14/10/2021

Many people in front of the CDC are calling for evacuation to third countries. Humanitarian flights have been suspended for most of the year by the Libyan authorities and UNHCR has continually appealed for the flights to be resumed. https://t.co/KWVHp0Rpoe

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@tellingthereal - 14/10/2021

UNHCR News Statement on death of Sudanese asylum seeker. https://t.co/5OwsxsW8ai

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@tellingthereal - 14/10/2021

Female victims of trafficking are often at risk of further trafficking.   Together with Shani Cultural Club in #Khartoum, we have set up a safe space for female victims of trafficking to express themselves through art & receive counseling sessions. https://t.co/tiKp3JsqR8

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@tellingthereal - 12/10/2021

@UNHCRLibya is distributing emergency cash assistance to some of the most vulnerable people displaced in last week’s security operations in Tripoli. Unfortunately, the Community Day Centre remains temporarily suspended. The office hopes to scale up assistance in the coming days. https://t.co/h4LNMiPxQg

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@tellingthereal - 12/10/2021

Tune in today for episode 2 of "Barnaamijka Tusmada Nolosha" on @bbcmediaaction at 5:45PM East Africa Time. Today's episode will include testimonies from survivors of #tahriib and an expert who will highlight some legal & safe alternatives and how they can be found. https://t.co/PnS8ujY5GN

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@tellingthereal - 11/10/2021

Very sad story. The most enduring consequences of human trafficking are psychological. The trauma experienced has long-lasting damaging effects to the lives of refugees and migrants. https://t.co/oTRpAmZqLG