{"total": 1040, "schema": "Country: string\nDate: string\nEvent_description: string\nLink_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief: string", "data": [{"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "27 January 2019: In Far North region, a major influx of refugees from Nigeria has left Cameroon\u2019s UN Humanitarian Coordinator strained for resources. The region faces further waves of refugees from Nigeria and the humanitarian response will have to be further scaled up to cope with the crisis. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "08 January 2019: In Gambely city, Gambella region, South Sudanese refugees clashed with people from the Nuer community at an unnamed refugee camp, leaving six people dead and sixteen arrested after three days of fighting. Source: ACLED and Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "20 January 2019 (DOA): In the Mediterranean Sea, two vessels which departed from Libya and Morocco were reported to have sunk in unexplained circumstances, leaving around 170 migrant passengers dead. Italian maritime patrol helicopters dropped two inflatable rafts but only rescued three of the drowning migrants, despite requests by the German NGO ship Sea Watch3 to help. Source: Telegraph", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Jordan", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "13 January 2019 (DOA): In Rukban area, Mafraq governorate, a Syrian woman at the Rukban Refugee Camp set herself on fire inside her tent to protest the lack of milk, food and healthcare available for her children, injuring herself and her baby. Source: Step News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Jordan", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "30 January 2019: In Rukban area, Mafraq governorate, an aid convoy composed of more than 100 trucks and accompanied by some 250 UN and SARC personnel is expected to leave for the isolated Rukban Refugee Camp along the Jordan-Syria border by 05 February 2019. Its 42,000 people remain stranded in deteriorating conditions since the last convoy to the area in November 2018. Source: VOA News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "29 January 2019: In Dadaab town, Garissa county, as Kenya intensifies its crackdown on terror suspects following the DusitD2 attack, police arrested 10 people on suspicion of terrorism during an operation at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. Source: Daily Nation", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Mali", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "11 January 2019: In Massabougou area, Segou commune, a group of armed individuals prevented a collaborative team of international and national NGOs from carrying out an assessment at an IDP camp. No one was injured, but the assessment was unable to be carried out. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "07 January 2019: In Tanal township, Kachin state, a resident of a nearby IDP camp was fishing with a local Tanal resident when a landmine went off, injuring them both. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "07 \u2013 13 January 2019: In Rakhine state, the regional government issued a notice blocking NGOs and UN agencies from travelling to rural areas in five townships affected by fighting between government forces and Arakan Army fighters, where more than 5,000 IDPs remain without shelter. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "09 January 2019 (DOA): In Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state, the Myanmar Army continued to prevent the delivery of rice shipments to more than 5,000 IDPs spread across several locations, including Thalu Chaung and Nga Sarai Kai villages. Source: Irrawaddy", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "09 January 2019 (DOA): In Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state, the Myanmar Army stopped a vessel belonging to the WanLark Foundation from delivering rice shipments and goods to IDPs in Thalu Chaung village. Source: Irrawaddy", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "14 January 2019: In Rann town, Borno state, ISWAP militants raided and set fire to several shelters and markets of an unnamed IDP camp amid a wider insurgent attack in the area, killing four IDPs in the process, and forcing an unspecified number of IDPs to flee. The attackers looted and destroyed a clinic, warehouses containing humanitarian supplies, and accommodation for aid workers, thereby interrupting the delivery of aid to an estimated 76,000 IDPs. 14 aid workers were withdrawn the day after. Sources: OCHA and Vanguard", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "20 January 2019 (DOA): In east Jerusalem, the Israeli National Security Council announced its plan to revoke permits for seven UNRWA schools, which currently serve a total of 3,000 students, to operate starting next academic year. The schools are expected to be replaced by ones run by the Jerusalem municipality, and supported by the Israeli Government. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "24 January 2019: In the West Bank, Israeli border police entered Shufat refugee camp to arrest a group of young Palestinians who had allegedly thrown Molotov cocktails on the main road near to the camp, shooting one of them with live ammunition and arresting two others. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "31 January 2019: In the West Bank and Gaza, USAID formally ended its operations in the region at the request of the Palestinian Authority. The PA stated that it would no longer accept US funds following the passing of the US Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act legislation into law, as it would make the Palestinian Authority financially liable for terrorism offenses in US courts if it accepted humanitarian aid. Sources: Devex and Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "03 January 2019: In Telamnas town, Hama governorate, a clash between Hay\u2019at Tahrir al-Sham militants and National Liberation Front forces at an IDP camp led to approximately ten fatalities, including at least one civilian. No further details specified. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "06 January 2019 (DOA): In Aleppo city, Mount Simeon district, Aleppo governorate, government forces and Liwa al-Quds militants threatened Palestinian civilians at the Al-Nayrab Refugee Camp. Source: Smart News Agency", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "10 January 2019: In Deir-ez-Zor governorate, a Syrian Democratic Forces soldier shot and presumably killed an IDP during the process of relocating an IDP camp in the region. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "19 January 2019: In Afrin city and governorate, a landmine detonated near Kawa roundabout, killing one IDP and injuring four other unidentified civilians. No further details available. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "24 January 2019: In Quneitra governorate, Israeli troop stormed al-Shahhar refugee camp and opened fire on an alleged gunman, killing one unidentified individual and leaving several civilians wounded from the crossfire. No further details specified. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "15 January 2019: In al Khawkhah district, al Hodeidah governorate, shells allegedly fired by pro-Houthi forces landed on Bani Jabir IDP camp, injuring five children. UAE sources claimed that five people were killed in the attack but no further information is available. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "21 January 2019: In al Hodeidah governorate, a bus carrying IDPs from Tuhayta district to Khawkhah district was fired on by pro-Houthi snipers. No casualties were reported. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "26 January 2019: In Ash Shalilah village, Harad district, Hajjah governorate, pro-Houthi forces shelled an IDP camp, killing seven IDPs and injuring a further thirty others. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-01", "Event_description": "28 January 2019: In Rann town, Borno state, Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked and set fire to hundreds of structures serving as shelters for IDPs, killing at least 60 people. Sources: News 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "07 - 10 February 2019:\u00a0In Kaga Bandoro region, Nana Gribizi prefecture, the outbreak of fires in close proximity to an IDP site left 31 people injured and resulted in shelters and personal items being damaged, as well as a resulting in the partial destruction of a mobile clinic. An estimated 4,500 people were affected by the fires, resulting in humanitarian agencies in Kaga Bandoro planning a renewed push to provide non-food items, health care, food, water, sanitation, hygiene, and education. Further, humanitarian agencies began drive to inform IDP protectors about fire prevention in the area.\u00a0Source:\u00a0UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Chad", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "19 February 2019:\u00a0In Ngouboua locality, Lac region, armed assailants entered the Bouraboura IDP camp - home to over 1,000 displaced people - and opened fire, killing five and wounding four others. The attack occurred at the same time as an additional attack not at an IDP site, but which targeted a village home to around 365 displaced people, where four people were abducted. There is reportedly very limited security in the region and an upsurge in violence in neighbouring Nigeria has led to large numbers of civilians fleeing across the border into Chad.\u00a0Source:\u00a0UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "February 2019 (Unspecified Day):\u00a0In Bama locality, Borno state, large population displacements have resulted in an unspecified IDP camp becoming overwhelmed with newly displaced people, local schools being unable to cope with the numbers of children, and poor living conditions for camp occupants.\u00a0Source:\u00a0UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "07 February 2019:\u00a0In Monguno town, Borno state, an outbreak of fire at the Stadium IDP camp left two children and one elderly person dead, five others with burn injuries, and a total of 7,839 having been directly affected through the destruction of their homes and property, including valuables and food. The fire had allegedly started from a cooking area in the camp and bore close similarities to a fire outbreak at the nearby Dikwa IDP camp on the 29th of January 2019. Local agencies responded by increasing awareness on fire outbreak risks and mitigation.\u00a0Source:\u00a0UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "08 February 2019: In North Darfur state, a group of government-backed militiamen attempted to rape nine women in the Kassab IDP camp. Four were seriously wounded due to stabbing injuries and were treated in hospital. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "14 February 2019: In North Darfur state, a protest was held at the Zamzam IDP camp to demonstrate against the rape of five women the previous week as well as in opposition to the rule of President Bashir. The security forces responded by violently suppressing the protest with tear gas and batons. Sources: ACLED1 and Star Tribune", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "02 February 2019: In Akkar district, an unidentified armed group entered the al Ghazaliah refugee camp in a pick-up truck and began shooting at residents of the camp, injuring six people. An unspecified number of the victims were critically injured. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "10 February 2019: In the West Bank, IDF troops closed the entrance to the al-Fawwar refugee camp allegedly in response to Palestinian youths clashing with soldiers in several nearby neighbourhoods. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "12 February 2019: In the West Bank, IDF troops stormed into the Jenin refugee camp, broke into homes, firing teargas and live ammunition at Palestinians. One child was injured in an unspecified manner and others suffered respiratory issues from teargas inhalation. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "February 2019: In Idlib governorate, as HTS cemented its de facto control over the province by forcing other rebel groups to surrender, INGOs withdrew aid and support for schools and hospitals, and several major donors cut funding to the area amid fears of aid diversion toward the terrorist group. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "05 February 2019: In Idlib province, the director of an unnamed IDP camp was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "06 \u2013 14 February 2019: In Rukban area, Homs governorate, a UN-SARC 133-truck humanitarian convoy successfully reached the remote makeshift Rukban IDP Settlement along the Syria-Jordan border, and delivered life-saving assistance to more 40,000 IDPs. Sources: Global Times, Reuters and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "07 February 2019: In al Haul town, al Hasakeh governorate, YPG forces arrested at least fifteen civilians from an unnamed refugee camp near to al Haul town. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "11 February 2019 (DOA): In al-Hawl city, al-Hasakah district and governorate, the Syrian Democratic Forces continued to prevent new arrivals from ISIS-held areas from seeking medical care at the al-Hawl IDP Camp pending security screening. Source: IRIN", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "02 February 2019: In Harad district, Hajjah governorate, the Shalilah IDP camp was reportedly shelled by pro-Houthi forces, injuring two women and two children. Sources: ACLED1 and ReliefWeb", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-02", "Event_description": "08 February 2019: In Haradh district, Hajjah governorate, Houthi forces allegedly shelled an unnamed IDP camp, leaving four civilians injured, including two children. Sources: ACLED1 Belqees Rights", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2UYxfoU"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "29 March 2019: According to a leaked UN document, the Kenyan Government plans to close the Dadaab Refugee Camp by August 2019; a move that, if implemented, would affect some 230,000 refugees. Source: The New Humanitarian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Mali", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "General: In central and northern Mali, an increasingly militarised security landscape continued to restrict aid workers in their ability to respond to the needs of displaced peoples. Source: The New Humanitarian ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "14 March 2019: In Gajiram village, Borno state, four people were killed in a fire outbreak. The fire also destroyed property in a nearby camp for the displaced, affecting more than 2,000 displaced families. Humanitarian organizations are assisting the affected families and plan to construct 250 emergency shelters. Overcrowding in camps has increased the risks of fire outbreaks. Fire safety awareness is being ramped up across displacement camps to avert further outbreaks. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "General: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army has been blamed by the media for organised violence and a series of killings in camps for Rohingya refugees. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "11 March 2019: The Bangladeshi Government plans to forcibly relocate 23,000 Rohingya refugees from camps in Cox\u2019s Bazar district to the remote island of Bhasan Char in April 2019, a move that could possibly trigger a new crisis, the UN warned. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "20 March 2019: In Athens, an asylum-seeker from Guinea attempting to receive a 90 Euro subsistence from UNHCR was attacked by police, who held him down on the pavement and kicked his leg on a pre-existing wound he had received during torture before punching his face and back. When he requested to go to hospital they said, \"Die here, not in hospital\" and \"Black go back to your country\". Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "05 March 2019: In al-Quds city, West Bank, IDF soldiers raided the Shufat refugee camp and fired tear-gas canisters at Palestinians, including students and children, leaving dozens of Palestinians suffering from tear-gas inhalation. Israeli forces then closed off the military checkpoint at the camp's entrance preventing passage. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "15 March 2019: In West Bank, Israeli forces stormed into the Jalazun refugee camp located just north of Ramallah, firing teargas into several Palestinian homes. No injuries reported and no further details specified. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "17 March 2019: In Gaza Strip, Hamas security forces reportedly attacked a several residents in the area of Abu al-Jidyan Square in the Jabalya refugee camp. No injuries were reported and no further details specified. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "25 March 2019: In Ramallah city, West Bank, Israeli forces assaulted and injured a Palestinian after storming his house and detaining two of his sons in the al-Jalazoun refugee camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-03", "Event_description": "01 March 2019: In an unspecified location, a male International staff member died\u00a0while working in a medical facility in a refugee camp when the area was hit by an airstrike. Source: AWSD2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2IAuHdg"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "01 April 2019: In Kericho county, a worker at the Daadab Refugee Camp was killed by unidentified armed men along with his wife and son.  Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "14 April 2019: In Turkana county, violent clashes between feuding Anok and Hol sub-clans of the Dinka Paker clan at the Kakuma Refugee Camp left more than 50 South Sudanese refugees injured. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "April 2019: Across the Diffa region, an escalation in the level of armed violence has led to more than 18,000 newly displaced people in the area. UNHCR plan to move 10,000 IDPs to Sayam Forage refugee camp, a site which already hosts 15,000 people. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "05 April 2019: In North Darfur state, a displaced man collecting firewood north of the Dali IDP camp was killed by unidentified gunmen suspected of being local pastoralists. No further details available. Source: ACLED1, BBC and Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "13 April 2019: Near Nyala city, South Darfur state, Kalma IDP camp, 13 or 14 IDPS were killed either during violent confrontations between two rival youth groups or during anti-government protests. In the aftermath, the acting governor of South Darfur claimed that the camp held weapons and rebels from the Sudan Liberation Army. Sources: Dabanga Sudan (a), Dabanga Sudan (b) and Justice Info", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "24 April 2019: In Ukhiya upazila, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a fire of unspecified origin engulfed the Kutupalong Refugee Camp, destroying 28 homes and a mosque. Source: ABC News ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "05 April 2019: In Diavata village, Delta municipality, Thessaloniki regional unit, Central Macedonia administrative region, a false social media rumour stating that onward travel restrictions had been lifted led migrants from the Diavata Camp to attempt to travel toward North Macedonia, where they were met by police. The confrontation led to migrants throwing sticks and stones at police while the police fired teargas canisters at them. Source: BBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2019: In Athens, employees of various NGOs held a demonstration in front of the Archaeological Museum of Athens to protest against the Greek Migration Policy Ministry\u2019s decision to request that the roughly 200 refugees who have been rehoused leave the apartments they had been living in to make way for newer refugees from the overcrowded camps of Lesvos and Samos. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "17 April 2019 (DOA): The Interior Ministry ordered the Italian Navy and its coastguard to monitor the movements of the NGO rescue ship Mare Jonio, which was seized in March 2019 after defying an order not to bring migrants to Italy. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "04 April 2019: The Maltese and Italian Governments denied the NGO Sea-Eye\u2019s vessel \u2018The Alan Kurdi\u2019 entry into their waters after the vessel had reportedly rescued 64 migrants off the Libyan coast the day before. Source: Reuters ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "24 April 2019: Near Barelias town, Zahl\u00e9 district, Bekaa governorate, the Lebanese Armed Forces stormed the Yasmin Refugee Camp for Syrians, destroying 110 tents and detaining 80 male residents for \u2018not possessing correct documentation\u2019. Syrian refugees in Lebanon are regularly subjected to dehumanising treatment by Lebanese authorities and pressured to return to Syria. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "26 April 2019: In Saida region, a member of Fatah Movement was shot and killed while visiting a friend in the Hetting neighbourhood of Ein el Hilweh camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "30 April 2019: In Saida region, a Fatah Movement member opened fire in the Hettin neighbourhood of Ein al Hilweh camp, wounding a passer-by, in what was likely a response to the event of 26 April. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "23 April 2019: In Qasr bin Ghashir town, Tripoli district, Tripolitania region, Khalifa Haftar\u2019s forces shot indiscriminately at migrants and refugees awaiting relocation in a detention centre, wounding at least four of them. Sources: ACLED1, AFP and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "28 April 2019: In the West Bank, Israeli military forces fired tear gas canisters at Palestinians in the Jalazoun camp just north of Ramallah. Multiple Palestinians suffered breathing difficulties subsequently. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "05 April 2019: In Damascus city and governorate, a Palestinian-Syrian national who had been taken from Yarmouk Refugee Camp by Syrian regime forces died while being tortured at an unidentified regime detention centre. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "06 April 2019: In al-Hasakeh governorate, YPG fighters at Hole IDP camp allegedly killed a young girl while she and her family were attempting to escape the camp. No further details specified. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "08 April 2019 (DOA): In Rukban area, Homs governorate, the US urged Damascus and its Russian ally to help facilitate the delivery of aid to the remote makeshift Rukban IDP Settlement along the Syria-Jordan border, where Syrian IDPs have been abandoned in extremely poor conditions. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "10 April 2019: In al-Hasakeh governorate, at Hole IDP camp a member of the YPG allegedly discharged small arms fire, leaving a girl with injuries. No further details specified. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "21 April 2019: In Aleppo governorate, unidentified armed gunmen fired indiscriminately at the Shamarekh IDP camp near Izaz city, killing a child and damaging tents. The area was under the control of the opposition forces at the time of the incident. No further details currently available. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "23 April 2019: In al Hambushiya village, Jisr al Shughur city, Idlib governorate, Syrian regime forces fired a missile launcher and an artillery volley near to the Androun IDP camp, inflicting moderate damage to several tents but no injuries. The village was under the control of opposition forces and Hay\u2019at Tahrir al Sham at the time. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "29 April 2019: In the sub-districts of Ehsem, Heish, Kafr Nabl and Madiq Castle, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man, and Kafr Nabl, Idlib governorate, conflict displaced protection teams and community members. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-04", "Event_description": "29 April 2019:  In al-Mughayr village, Mahardah district, Hama governorate, displaced civilians fleeing from a refugee camp that was being shelled by Syrian regime forces were discouraged from entering a Turkish observation region by Turkish military forces firing their weapons in the air. No injuries reported. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2WoWlks"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "23 May 2019: In Soum region, five UN partner national staff members were abducted while working at the Goudoubo Health Centre within Mentao Refugee Camp. Two abductees, both female staff members, were released shortly after the incident. The unidentified perpetrators stole an agency vehicle and fled. Sources: ACLED1 and AWSD", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "30 May 2019: In Wum commune, Menchum division, Ambazonian separatists launched an attack on Upkwa Resettlement Camp near Lake Nyos, burning down around 40 homes but leaving no casualties. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "06 \u2013 12 May 2019: In Gedeb town and woreda, Gedeo zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples\u2019 region, federal police ordered the evacuation of 150,000 IDPs and informed them that their tents would be demolished after two days as part of a government \u2018Strategic Plan\u2019 to forcefully relocate them back to their homes. They also announced the termination of food aid, healthcare and other humanitarian assistance. Source: The Guardian ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "08 May 2019: In Monguno locality, Borno state, a fire outbreak across two IDP camps left roughly 370 displaced people homeless, destroyed vital food supplies and other unspecified property. Aid groups have begun to offer mobile assistance to IDP families affected by the fire. Source: UN-OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Sudan ", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "28 May 2019: In Nyala city, South Darfur state, unidentified perpetrators attacked unspecified humanitarian offices and assets in Kalma IDP Camp, and looted aid supplies. Source: Sudan Tribune", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "18 \u2013 19 May 2019: The Interior Ministry banned the NGO Sea-Watch 3 vessel, which carried 65 rescued refugees from the coast of Libya, from entering Italian territorial waters. Days later, the Italian coastguard flouted the Interior Ministry ruling and authorised the ship to dock and for its occupants to be transferred to Lampedusa, where Italy would take custody of refugee families with children. Sources: AP, Dutch News, DW and The Local", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "Throughout May 2019: In Tripoli, armed clashes along with random shelling and road mines have hampered the evacuation of migrants and asylum seekers from detention centres, and the delivery of aid. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "06 May 2019 (DOA): In Qasr bin Ghashir town, Tripoli district, Tripolitania region, fighting between Khalifa Haftar forces and Libyan Government of National Accord troops continued in the proximity of the Qasr bin Ghashir Detention Centre, where an estimated 3,332 refugees and migrants remain detained. Source: The Malta Independent", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "16 May 2019 (DOA): In Tajoura town and district, Tripolitania region, a suspected Khalifa Haftar and UAE airstrike hit the Tajoura Detention Centre, where 500 migrants are being detained, injuring two people. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "13 May 2019: In Jenin city, West Bank, Israeli military forces stormed Jenin refugee camp and ran over a Palestinian with a military tank. No further details specified. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "01 May 2019: In Abdin village, Khan Shaykhun Nahiyah sub-district, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man district, Idlib governorate, Syrian Government warplanes struck with machine guns near cars carrying IDPs, whilst they were en route to safer areas near the Syria-Turkey border, killing four civilians. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "04 May 2019: In Tramla village, Kafr Nabl sub-district, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man district, Idlib governorate, a Syrian Government warplane fired shots via machine guns in the proximity of Abu al Walid IDP Camp, partially damaging several tents. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "04 May 2019: In Hole region, al-Hasakeh governorate, YPG forces reportedly arrested over thirty female IDPs in Hole refugee camp after they demonstrated to demand the release of tribal sheikhs being held by YPG soldiers. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "07 May 2019: In Abu Habbeh village, Hish Nahiyah sub-district, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man district, Idlib governorate, a Syrian Government missile launcher shelled near Abu Habbeh IDP Camp, partially damaging several tents. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "14 May 2019:  In al-Sa\u2019da town, Markada region, al-Hasakeh governorate, an unspecified number of IDPs were shot and killed in Areesha Camp by Syrian Democratic Forces while they attempted to break up a quarrel between residents of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "14 May 2019: In Aleppo city, district and governorate, suspected Hay\u2019at Tahrir al Sham rocket shells fell on several areas in al Nayrab IDP Camp, killing nine IDPs. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "15 May 2019: In al-Sa\u2019ada town, al-Hasakeh governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces reportedly shot and killed a young IDP in an IDP camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "16 May 2019: In Aleppo city, Mount Simeon district, Aleppo governorate, a rocket of unspecified origin hit the Neirab Refugee Camp, killing at least 10 Palestinian refugees and injuring 30 more, whilst forcing schools and health centres to suspend their activities in the area. Sources: OCHA and Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "16 May 2019: In Idlib governorate, Syrian regime helicopters reportedly dropped five barrel bombs onto Om al Sir IDP camp. No injuries or fatalities reported. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-05", "Event_description": "28 May 2019: In unspecified north-eastern locations, between 400 and 450 French nationals linked to the Islamic State are being detained at several unnamed refugee camps, where France expects them to face trial. Source: France 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2ZEOYUf"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "30 June 2019: In Bukavu city, South Kivu province, a fire of unspecified origin at Zaire IDP Camp destroyed more than 200 houses, leaving 1,800 people without shelter. Source: ACAPS", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Eritrea", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "Throughout June 2019: The Eritrean Government continued to deny the Human Rights Council\u2019s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Eritrea access into the country. Source: Africa News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "28 June 2019 (DOA): In Dadaab town, Garissa county, refugees of the Dadaab Refugee Camp have accused staff of UNHCR and partner NGOs of demanding bribes from them for their repatriation to Somalia and other services. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "02 June 2019: In Bor, Jonglei state, a female INGO aid worker was reportedly assaulted by a male national staff member at the Bor PoC site, requiring medical treatment. Reports suggest the incidents occurred because the female staff refused demands to medically treat the male colleague's wife. The male aid worker was arrested by UNPOL. Source: AWSD1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "7-9 June 2019: In Bora and Habor areas, North Darfur, paramilitary groups reportedly attacked multiple farms, injuring two female IDPs who were taking shelter in the farms. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "17 June 2019: In Bandi village, suspected Boko Haram militants killed two IDPs. No further information specified. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "June (Unspecified date): In Omdurman, nine South Sudanese refugees were reported to have been killed over an indeterminant number of days. Additionally, there were reports of multiple rapes, seven injuries, and two missing persons. The identity of the perpetrators remains unclear, although reports suggest the Sudanese military may have been responsible. Source: Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "06 June 2019: In Kibondo district, Kigoma region, a Burundian refugee was reportedly abducted near the Nduta Refugee Camp by an unidentified armed group. He was presumed killed after his clothes were later found burned, along with traces of blood nearby. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "General: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, human traffickers continue to attempt to transport Rohingya refugees from unnamed refugee camps. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "Throughout June 2019: In Rakhine state, the Myanmar Government continued to impose restrictions on humanitarian access and freedom of movement. Source: TNH ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "06 June 2019: In Rakhine state, the UN Resident Coordinator in Myanmar warned that the UN will withdraw its support beyond life-saving assistance in IDP camps deemed closed by the Government, unless those relocated are reintegrated in accordance with international standards. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "01 \u2013 02 June 2019: In Velika Kladusa town, Una-Sana canton, a fire of unspecified origin broke out at the top floor of the Miral Reception Centre, forcing an unspecified number of migrants to sleep rough. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "05 June 2019: In Velika Kladusa town, Una-Sana canton, at least 100 migrants at the Miral Reception Centre rioted as tensions ran high following the fire of 01 \u2013 02 June. Police at the scene were pelted with stones, metal bars and bottles. Three officers and a dozen migrants were injured. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2019: In Larissa, a five your old boy from the Koutsochero camp was taken to hospital to be treated for signs of rape. Authorities have begun to investigate and no further details are available at this time. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "12 June 2019 (DOA): In Mineo town and commune, Catania metropolitan city, Sicily region, the Italian Interior Ministry announced the closure of the Mineo Migrant Reception Centre allegedly after a significant decline in the number of asylum seekers residing there. Source: BBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "12 June 2019 (DOA): The Italian cabinet passed an emergency decree targeting NGO migrant rescue vessels which would levy fines of between \u20ac10,000 and \u20ac50,000 on ships entering Italian waters without permission. The bill still has to go before parliament, where the ruling coalition enjoys a majority. Source: BBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "12 \u2013 28 June 2019: The Italian Government persistently prevented the rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 with rescued migrants aboard from docking in Lampedusa island. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "29 June 2019: In Lampedusa island, Sicily region, the Italian authorities arrested the captain of the migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 after her ship docked without disembarkation permission. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "04 June 2019: Near Hebron, Israeli forces raided the al Arrub refugee camp and opened fire against Palestinians who protested the raid. One Palestinian was injured by live bullets and was hospitalized. Sources: IMEMC, Marketscreener and WAFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "19 June 2019: In Jerusalem, an elderly Palestinian man succumbed to wounds he sustained in the Shufat refugee camp from undercover Israeli forces who had reportedly attacked him about two weeks prior. Sources:  AA, Press TV and WAFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "06 June 2019: In Afrin city, Afrin district, Aleppo governorate, unidentified gunmen shot an IDP in front of his house. He died on 10/06/2019 from injuries sustained during the shooting. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "11 June 2019: In northern Idlib governorate, Turkish Gendarmerie discharged small arms fire towards Kafr Lusin camp, killing one female and wounding several other IDPs. Source: STJ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "14 June 2019: In Tal Hadya village, unspecified sub-district and district, Aleppo governorate, Syrian Government warplanes fired missiles on a gathering of IDP tents and houses along the international highway, killing one civilian. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "18 June 2019: Under the cover of Global Coalition helicopters, a joint force of Syrian Democratic Forces and Global Coalition reportedly raided Bir Shuwayhan in northern Deir-ez-Zor countryside and arrested 11 IDPs from Marat in the eastern countryside. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "18 June 2019: In Bir Shuwayhan, Deir-ez-Zour governorate, under the cover of Global Coalition helicopters, a joint force of Syrian Democratic Forces and Global Coalition raided and arrested 11 IDPs from Marat. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "26 June 2019: In Idlib city, district and governorate, Syrian Government warplanes reportedly fired missiles on a farm sheltering IDPs, killing at least four civilians. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "27 June 2019: In Tayyana, Deir-ez-Zor governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces members arrested four IDPs under the pretext of not having a guarantor. During their arrest, the civilians were physically assaulted. Some were later released, but others remain in custody. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "28 June 2019: In northern Idlib governorate, Turkish Gendarmerie discharged small arms fire towards Atmah IDP camp, wounding one child. No fatalities were reported. Source: ACLED2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "USA", "Date": "2019-06", "Event_description": "05 June 2019: In Tucson city and county seat, Pima county, Arizona state, US authorities have subjected an Arizona activist to trial for providing aid, shelter and transportation to two undocumented migrants who had crossed the border from Mexico in January 2018, accusing him of transporting and hiding the men from law enforcement. Sources: Reuters and TNH", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2LMcRFv"}, {"Country": "Burundi", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "20 July 2019: In Mubanga, Ruhororo district, Ngozi province, Imbonerakure militia looted property and physically assaulted a group of female residents at an IDP camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "01 July 2019: In Kafe, Djugu district, Ituri province, an unidentified armed group killed three IDPs with machetes. No further information available. Source: HTH Travel Insurance", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "01 July 2019: In Mboge, Djugu district, Ituri province, an unidentified armed group killed an IDP. Source: HTH Travel Insurance", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "02 July 2019: In Mboge, Djugu district, Ituri province, an unidentified armed group killed a 12-year-old IDP. Source: HTH Travel Insurance", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "02 July 2019: In the Rural Djugu area, Djugu district, Ituri province, an unidentified armed group killed 5 IDPs with machetes. Source: HTH Travel Insurance", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "12 July 2019: In Gambela region, members of the host community stabbed to death a South Sudanese refugee near the Jewi Refugee Camp and injured two others, against the backdrop of mounting tensions between two Ethiopian communities. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "10 July 2019: In Kakuma, Turkana West, Turkana province, an unidentified armed group attacked a family of Ethiopian refugees at their residence. Four family members were wounded, one of whom died later as a result of injuries. Source: Borkena", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "03 July 2019: In Bague, Toumour district, Diffa province, suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram militants abducted two male IDPs. No further information available. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "15 July 2019: In the village of Kilbouwa, commune of Bosso, Diffa province, suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram militants abducted three women among the displaced population. Source: Urgence Diffa", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "26 July 2019 (DOA): In Maiduguri city, Borno state, after burning a nearby military base, suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked the Dalori IDP camp, killing two residents and looting food supplies, whilst forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Meanwhile, Nigerian Air Force helicopters hovered over the University of Maiduguri and Dalori. Sources: All Africa , Sahara Reporters and The Defense Post", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2019: In Juba, an IDP from the UN Protection of Civilians site 3 went missing amid mysterious circumstances after he left the camp to buy goods in town. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "15 July 2019: In Bentiu, Upper Nile state, three UN contracted staff were seriously injured during a fight between two groups of IDPs at a humanitarian cafeteria in Bentiu. Source: AWSD2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2019: At Doro IDP camp, Maban, Upper Nile state, two national aid workers of an INGO were assaulted and injured by beneficiaries after a dispute about the distribution of solar lamps. Local and regional authorities reportedly had to intervene when a group of community members would not let six INGO staff leave until they all received solar lamps. A resolution was achieved with those receiving lamps later and all staff were released. Source: AWSD2", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "03 July 2019: In Nam Sung Village, in Kutkai Township, Shan State, a Kachin IDP and mother of two children was strangled to death by the Myanmar military soldiers from LIR 261. There were also signs that she was raped before she was killed by the soldiers. Source: Irrawaddy and Kachinland News ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "02 July 2019: Update: In Agrigento city and province, Sicily region, an Italian court found the German captain of the Sea-Watch refugee rescue vessel not guilty of endangering lives, after her ship allegedly struck a patrol boat whilst she tried to dock whilst carrying 54 refugees in life-threatening condition without permission. Source: BBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2019: In Mineo town and commune, Catania metropolitan city, Sicily region, the Italian Government officially shut down the Mineo Migrant Reception Centre, after a significant decline in the number of asylum seekers residing there. Source: BBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Norway", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2019: A Norwegian court sentenced a senior politician to five years imprisonment for abusing his power and compelling three male asylum seekers to have sex with him between 2011 and 2017, whilst giving them the false impression that he can deport them or secure their permanent residency in Norway. Source: Independent", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2019: In Nineveh governorate, 30 kilometres south of Mosul city, security forces and local police entered the Hammam al-Alil 1 IDP Camp, where they occupied a school currently closed for summer recess, and questioned thousands of residents about the actions and whereabouts of their relatives who are suspected of Islamic State affiliation, causing widespread fear of arrest and sexual exploitation. Source: Human Rights Watch  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "01 July 2019: In Arsal town, Baalbek district, Baalbek-Hermel governorate, members of the Lebanese Armed Forces started to demolish concrete settlements of Syrian refugees in three unnamed refugee camps, leaving hundreds of families without shelter and in distress.  Sources: Al Jazeera, Reuters and VOA ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "03 July 2019: In Tajura town and district, Tripolitania region, an airstrike launched by Khalifa Haftar forces pounded the Tajura Migrant Centre in what appears to have been an attack on a neighbouring arms depot, killing at least 53 migrants, nine of whom were South Sudanese, and injuring a further 130. Sources: AP, Huffpost, Human Rights Watch, Info Migrants, IOM, Punch, Radio Tamazuj, The New Arab (a) and The New Arab (b)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "21 July 2019: MSF announced the resumption of its refugee search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean in partnership with SOS Mediterran\u00e9e by late-July. Source: MSF", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "08 July 2019: In Jenin, West Bank, Israeli forces carried out an arrest raid at the refugee camp and fired tear-gas canisters at Palestinian residents. Several Palestinians suffered from tear-gas inhalation as a result. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "19 July 2019 (DOA): In West Bank, the Israeli Government plans to demolish Palestinian-owned housing properties in the Israeli-occupied Sur Baher neighbourhood, affecting 367 Palestinians. Source: UPI", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "25 July 2019: In Jenin, West Bank, Israeli military forces attacked civilians at the refugee camp, firing live and rubber bullets and injuring 1 civilian. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2019: In Abu Hardoub town, Al Mayadin district, Deir-ez-Zor province, QSD forces detained a Syrian IDP and an Iraqi man in a house near the al-Safa mosque. In addition, they confiscated his internet device, generator, and car. Source: Syriahr ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2019: In Al Hawl town and sub-district, Al-Hasakah district and governorate, the reluctance of western governments to repatriate their nationals and family members of suspected jihadists continued to subject approximately 11,000 people in Al Hawl IDP Camp and its surrounding areas to a legal limbo. Source: France 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2019: In Deir Sharqi village, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man sub-district and district, Idlib governorate, Syrian Government warplanes fired missiles on a gathering of tents of IDPs, killing at least three inhabitants. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "10 July 2019: In Maara Hrema, Aleppo governorate, a national volunteer of an LNGO was reportedly killed in his home inside an IDP camp during Russian-Syrian military airstrikes. Source: AWSD2 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "10 July 2019: In Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man city, sub-district and district, Idlib governorate, suspected Russian warplanes fired missiles on houses of IDPs, supported by the al Huda Charitable Association, causing severe damages to them and an unspecified number of casualties. Sources: SNHR (a) and SNHR (b)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2019: In Khan Sheikhoun town, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man city, sub-district and district, Idlib governorate, suspected Russian warplanes fired missiles on a cave turned into shelter, killing at least nine IDPs. Sources: SNHR (a) and SNHR (b)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2019: In Nabul, A\u2019zaz, northern Aleppo, members of the regime intelligence targeted, likely with small arms fire, an IDP bus full of Kurdish civilians. As a result, 5 civilians were killed and several others were wounded. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "16 July 2019: In Al-Ghassaniya town, Al-Qusayr sub-district and district, Homs governorate, Syrian Government forces fired shells as part of an assault on the area, killing an IDP. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "19 July 2019: In Hesh town and sub-district, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man district, Idlib governorate, Syrian Government helicopters dropped barrel bombs on the Rahma residential area for IDPs, causing an unspecified number of casualties and partial damages to an unspecified number of houses. Sources: SNHR (a) and SNHR (b)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2019: In Jbala village, Idlib governorate, Syrian Government helicopters dropped several barrel bombs as part of an assault on the entire area, killing an IDP. Source: SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "26 July 2019: In Hesh town and sub-district, Maarrat al-Nu\u2019man district, Idlib governorate, Syrian Government warplanes bombed near a car belonging to an IDP, killing its owner. Source: SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "USA", "Date": "2019-07", "Event_description": "19 July 2019: In Brownsville city, Cameron county, Texas state, the US Government announced that it will implement its Migrant Protection Protocols across the US-Mexico border, under which asylum seekers would be processed and given a date to return for an immigration court hearing before being sent back to Mexico. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2N78OEj"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "14 August 2019: In El Fasher city, North Darfur state, three herders reportedly raped two girls from the Zamzam IDP Camp. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "20 August 2019: Near Abu Delek, Kalimendo province, North Darfur state, a group of farmers from Zamzam IDP camp were fired upon by unidentified gunmen after they refused instructions by police and the chief of the area to return to the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "20 August 2019: Between Turmo and Tur IDP camp, Wadi Salih province, Central Darfur state, armed pastoralists attacked displaced farmers, injuring two, one of whom died at a hospital in Nietiti the following day. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "21 August 2019: Near Teiga IDP camp, Mershing town, South Darfur state, three suspected armed pastoralists attacked three schoolgirls who were farming. Two escaped, while the third was repeatedly raped. Sources: Dabanga Sudan and NPR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2019: The Tanzanian Government announced that it had reached an agreement with Burundi to repatriate all Burundians sheltering in Tanzania by 01 October. Whilst the Burundian Government claims that the country is safe for returnees, UNHCR warns that conditions are not yet conducive to promote returns. Source: Business Insider", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "International Waters", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "19 August 2019 (DOA): In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, plans for a second attempt at repatriating Rohingya refugees to Myanmar have spread panic in three refugee camps hosting 1.2 million people. Source: Los Angeles Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "International Waters", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "24 August 2019: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, Bangladeshi police reportedly shot and killed two Rohingya refugees of the Jadimura Refugee Camp amid a manhunt, after an official of the ruling Awami League party was killed, allegedly by armed refugees. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "International Waters", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "25 August 2019:  In Kutupalong, Ukhia, Cox's Bazar province, a Rohingya youth was killed in a knife attack allegedly by another Rohingya at Kutupalong Refugee Camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "International Waters", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "25 August 2019: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, almost 200,000 Rohingya refugees participated in a peaceful gathering at the Kutupalong Refugee Camp, calling upon Myanmar to grant them citizenship, freedom of movement, and the return of their homes before they agree to return. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "25 August 2019: In Marmaro, Lesbos, North Aegean, at around midnight, an Afghan teenager at the Moria Refugee Camp reportedly attacked three of his compatriots with a knife, killing one and injuring the other two. Sources: Ekathimerini, Telegraph and The National Herald", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "23 August 2019 (DOA): Greek authorities announced the resumption of deportations of migrants from Greece to Turkey in an effort to address an increase in arrivals over the last months that have worsened overcrowding at refugee camps on Greek islands. Source: Washington Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "01 \u2013 10 August 2019: In the Central Mediterranean Sea, Italian and Maltese authorities prevented the rescue ship Open Arms with 121 migrants on board from entering territorial waters and reaching a safe port. The Maltese Government offered to assist 39 migrants who were taken aboard the Open Arms at the same time that an Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat was at sea and heading towards the migrants to take them on board. However, Open Arms turned down the offer, claiming that Malta should assist all migrants on board. Sources: AP and TVM", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "12 \u2013 23 August 2019: In the Central Mediterranean Sea, Italian and Maltese authorities prevented the rescue ship Ocean Viking with 356 rescued migrants on board from entering territorial waters and reaching a safe port. The migrants were eventually allowed to disembark in Malta, pending their relocation to other European Union nations. Sources: AP, Houston Chronicle and The Seattle Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Macedonia", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2019: In the Central Mediterranean Sea, now ex-former Interior Minister of Italy prevented the rescue ship Lifeline with approximately 100 migrants on board from entering Italian territorial waters. Source: Star Tribune", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Slovenia", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "15 August 2019: Near Lampedusa island, Agrigento province, an Italian administrative court overruled a ban by now ex-Interior Minister that had prevented the rescue ship Open Arms with 147 migrants aboard from entering Italian territorial waters. In response, the minister issued a fresh decree to ban the rescue ship from disembarking the passengers, despite the fact that six European Union nations had agreed to relocate the migrants. The Defence Minister refused to countersign it. Sources: France 24, Local 12, Reuters and The New York Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2019 (DOA): The Italian Civil Aviation Authority grounded the aircrafts Moonbird and Colibri, operated by the NGOs Sea-Watch and Pilotes Volontaires to search for migrant boats in need of rescue in the Central Mediterranean Sea and to monitor possible human rights violations, claiming that the light aircrafts are approved for recreational and not professional use. Source: Star Tribune", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "22 August 2019 (DOA): Near Gevgelija town and municipality, Macedonian police detained 45 migrants in a van close to its border with Serbia, pending their deportation to Greece. The driver was arrested on suspicion of people smuggling. Source: Houston Chronicle", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "22 August 2019: Slovenian authorities started erecting additional 40km of barbed-wire fence on its southern border with Croatia to prevent migrants from crossing into Slovenia. Source: Houston Chronicle", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "21 August 2019 (DOA): Turkish authorities have detained hundreds of Syrian refugees and reportedly forcibly deported them to Syria. Source: Haaretz", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "02 August 2019: In Sidon district and governorate, unidentified gunmen exchanged fire in the Ain al-Hilweh Refugee Camp, after the son of a former official of Fatah was shot dead for protesting against new labour laws forcing Palestinians to get work permits to be able to work in Lebanon. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "08 \u2013 09 August 2019: In Akkar governorate, members of the Lebanese Armed Forces raided at least 35 settlements of Syrian refugees and destroyed a number of tents, claiming that the structures were not compliant with a recent order from the Higher Defence Council that all non-temporary structures be dismantled or face demolition. Source: Arab News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "08 August 2019: In Darkosh sub-district, Idlib governorate, Turkish Gendarmerie shot and killed an IDP from Deir-ez-Zor whilst he was attempting to cross the borders into Turkey. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "16 August 2019: In Hass village, Idlib governorate, Russian warplanes reportedly fired missiles on al Rahma IDP Camp, killing 14 civilians, including six children, and three women, one of whom was pregnant. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "18 August 2019: In Azaz city, northern Aleppo governorate, the body of an IDP from Homs was found on al Jadidah road. Source: Syria HR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2019-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2019: In Rasm al Akhdar village, Aleppo governorate, an unnamed IDP camp was reportedly raided by Syrian Democratic Forces. 16 civilians were reportedly arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2kq0DY2"}, {"Country": "Burundi", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "05 September 2019: In Mwaro-Ngundu, Makebuko, Gitega province, members of the Imbonerakure militia burned the fence of an unnamed IDP camp during the night. No casualties reported. Source: RPA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Burundi", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2019: In Mwaro-Ngundu, Makebuko, Gitega province, Imbonerakure attacked and threatened IDPs at the camp. No casualties reported as the IDPs managed to defend themselves. Source: RPA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2019: In Kitchanga, Rutshuru, North Kivu province, unidentified armed men raided an IDP camp, killing a man, a woman and a boy. Source: Kivu Security Tracker ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "18 September 2019: In Djugu, Ituri province, an unidentified armed group attacked civilians on three different occasions. Fifteen people were killed, 11 of whom were children. Unconfirmed reports suggest a further four people were abducted. Several buildings housing IDPs were also burned down, in what appears to have originated as a conflict between Hema herders and Lendu farmers over grazing rights and political representation. Sources\u00a0: Radio Okapi, AA, Actualit\u00e9, RFI, Afrique Panorama, MONUSCO, Reuters and Le Figaro", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "22 September 2019: In Kitchanga, Rutshuru, North Kivu province, unidentified armed men attacked Mungote IDP camp during the night, killing two women as well as injuring two men and a child. The wounded were hospitalised and are in critical condition. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "03 September 2019: In Garin Wanzam camp, Diffa, Boko Haram militants abducted the village chief of Y\u00e9bi village while he was living in Garin Wanzam IDP camp. Source: Urgence Diffa", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "17 September 2019: In Dan Mani, Guidan Roumdji, Maradi province, unidentified gunmen raided a refugee site and opened fire. No casualties reported. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "General: In unspecified locations, opposition forces carried out recruitment of fighters in UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites. Source: Radio Tamazuj ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "04 September 2019 (DOA): In Juba, the camp management of the Juba PoC site orchestrated a demonstration of hundreds of women and children in front of the site to prevent UNMISS police from reaching a wanted man who had taken refuge at the site. The wanted man managed to escape. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "15 \u2013 16 September 2019: In Mershing locality, South Darfur state, two armed men in Rapid Support Forces uniforms tried to steal the mobile phone of a university student of the Zalingei University at the Mershing IDP Camp, and when the latter resisted, one of the men shot him dead. In response, IDPs held a demonstration and tried to storm the office of the National Intelligence and Security Service. Shots were fired towards the crowd, killing one IDP and injuring another. A subsequent protest led to the deaths of two more IDPs. Sources: Dabanga Sudan I and Dabanga Sudan II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "05 Sept 2019: In Kibondo, Kigoma, a male IDP disappeared from Nduta Refugee Camp. Source: Ntare", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "10 September 2019: In Kibondo, Kigoma, a man was abducted from his residence at the Nduta Refugee Camp by unidentified men. Source: Ntare", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Uganda", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "16 September 2019: In Kiryandongo district, Bunyoro sub-region, Western Uganda region, a clash between the Laak Nuer and the Gawaar Nuer communities at the Kiryandongo Refugees Settlement led to the deaths of two South Sudanese nationals. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "02 September 2019 (DOA): In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Bangladeshi authorities ordered telecommunications companies to stop selling SIM cards and shut down telecommunication services to the almost one million Rohingya refugees living across multiple refugee camps along the border region. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "27 September 2019: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, the Government of Bangladesh announced that they would begin construction of barbed-wire fences around the multiple refugee camps hosting Rohingya refugees, allegedly to prevent further expansion of the camps, which the UN described earlier this year as already being over-congested and with population density as high as 10m2 per person. The fencing will also further limit the Rohingya refugees\u2019 freedom of movement and likely exacerbate tensions in the region. Sources: The Japan Times, HRW and 2019 Joint Response Plan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "29 September 2019: In Mytilene city, Lesvos island, North Aegean region, a fire broke out at Moira Refugee Camp, killing one Afghan woman and injuring 19 others. Unconfirmed reports stated that a child had died in the fire with the woman. In response, refugees rioted and clashed with Greek police. The local police chief claimed that the riots prevented fire engines from putting out the blaze and that refugees were chanting threats towards the police. NGO workers report that the camp is at least four times over capacity and must be urgently decongested to prevent further frustration over the poor conditions there. Sources: Reuters and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "14 September 2019: The Italian Government allowed the rescue ship Ocean Viking with 82 asylum seekers on board to dock in Italy after six days stranded in international waters. Source: Time ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "General: Across Libya, many refugees and asylum seekers fall victim to abusive traffickers who hold them for ransom from their families. Source: VOA News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "28 September 2019: Near to Misrata city, Misrata district, Tripolitania region, a boat carrying at least 50 asylum seekers capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Source: VOA News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "28 September 2019: In an unspecified location, 56 people who had been at sea for more than 60 hours on board a boat at risk of shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea called for help, but their calls went unheeded. Source: VOA News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "01 Sept 2019:  In Makhmur district, Mosul city, Nineveh governorate, an IS militant reportedly killed a young refugee in the Dabke camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "05 September 2019: Near Darkosh town, Jisr-Ash-Shugur city, Idlib governorate, Turkish border guards shot and killed a woman in the Haleb camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2019: In Western Jaabar, Al-Thawrah city, Raqqa governorate, two IDPs from Hama province were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and supported by US-led coalition helicopters, on charges of working with IS cells in the area. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2019: Near Darkosh, Jisr-Ash-Shugur city, Idlib governorate, Turkish border guards shot and killed a woman and wounded other in the Haleb camp while they were trying to enter Turkey from the Darkosh area. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2019: In Dahr village, Idlib governorate, suspected Russian warplanes reportedly fired missiles near a building sheltering IDPs, resulting in casualties and severely damaging the building. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "12 September 2019: In al Hawl IDP Camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, several women affiliated with ISIS attacked and stabbed an Iraqi IDP in the neck with a sharp tool. The IDP man was rescued and provided with first aid. Reasons for attack are unknown. Source: SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "14 September 2019: In al Hawl Camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, an unknown number of IDPs were arrested by QSD. No further information available. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "19 September 2019: In Bafelyun, Afrin ciy, Aleppo Governorate, an IDP from Madaya in rural Damascus reportedly died as a result of wounds received several days before when he was beaten and shot at by Ahrar al Sharqiyah fighters at a checkpoint. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "30 September 2019 (DOA): In al-Hawl town, al-Hawl sub-district, al-Hasakah district, al-Hasakah governorate, a fight broke out in al-Hawl IDP Camp when a group of female Islamic State supporters ordered that several other women in the foreigners\u2019 section of the camp be lashed for refusing to attend an informal Koranic studies class. Guards from the Syrian Democratic Forces, who run the camp, intervened and shot dead one of the women after she pulled out a pistol that had been smuggled into the camp. Source: The Telegraph", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-09", "Event_description": "09 September 2019: In the outskirts of Hays district, south of Hodeidah governorate, an elderly man was injured when pro-Houthi forces reportedly opened fire on IDPs. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2nHJ2fG"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "05 October 2019: In Banki town, Bama district, Borno state, Boko Haram militants stormed an unnamed IDP camp, killing two IDPs and injuring three guards. Source: Sahara Reporters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "15 October 2019: In Central Equatoria state, an IDP was shot and killed and another injured outside of the UN PoC site by pastoralist militia. The dispute is believed to be related to harassment of women. Sources: ACLED1 and Radio Tamazuj ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "02 October 2019: In Kabkabiya district, North Darfur state, two soldiers raped a teenage girl near the Sortony IDP camp. Sources: Dabanga Sudan I and Dabanga Sudan II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "02 October 2019: Near Nabagai, 5km west of Gereida, South Darfur state, three IDP farmers were attacked by gunmen, one was killed and the others wounded after they resisted the efforts of the attackers to steal their donkey cart. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "05 October 2019: Near Shalaiya IDP camp, Nierteti, Central Darfur state, two teenage girls believed to be IDPs were raped by five armed pastoralists in military uniform. Four other girls managed to escape. Sources: ACLED1 and Dabanga Sudan ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "21 October 2019: Near Gereida town, South Darfur state, unidentified gunmen entered an IDP\u2019s farm, shot him, broke his legs and stole money and a horse. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "27 October 2019:  Near Thur IDP camp, Central Darfur state, a 25-year-old IDP was raped at gunpoint by SAF soldier while she was farming. The army reportedly arrested the suspect. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "28 October 2019:  Near Kafan Kei village, Manawashi, South Darfur state, unidentified gunmen shot two IDPs, killing one, after they refused to hand over their animals. Police reportedly arrested one of the suspects. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "03 October 2019: At Nayapara refugee camp, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Chittagong division, Bangladesh military personnel reportedly raped a 12-year old Rohingya refugee girl. Sources: VOA News, DW, New Age Bangladesh and Voice of Europe I", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "21 October 2019: In Bihac city, Una-Sana canton, Bihac authorities reportedly cut water supplies to Vucjak refugee camp in a bid to pressure the Bosnian Government to help relocate thousands of migrants who were stuck in the area until at least October 22. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "14 October 2019: On Samos Island, three Syrian asylum seekers were stabbed and hospitalised after clashes with a group of Afghan refugees in the queue for food in the camp. The incident resulted in further clashes spreading out into the reception centre of Samos, leading to a fire breaking out which burned a large part of the camp, ultimately forcing partial evacuation. An unspecified number of people were injured as a result. Extra police personnel were sent to the island and twelve people were arrested. Sources: Voice of Europe I, Voice of Europe II, Medium, Reuters, Info Migrants and Ekathimerini ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "21 October 2019: The Greek Government submitted a draft legislation to parliament intended to toughen the asylum application procedure, expand detention powers, and speed up deportations. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "03 October 2019: In Kasnazan district, Erbil governorate, unidentified armed men reportedly killed a Syrian Kurdish refugee family of five over land disputes. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "26 October 2019: Off the coast of Libya, a group of unidentified perpetrators on three speedboats surrounded the rescue ship Alan Kurdi and fired shots into the air and water towards several refugees who had fallen in. The Alan Kurdi had been conducting a rescue operation for 90 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean. Source: France 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "01 October 2019: At Dheisheh refugee camp, several Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire during a raid on the refugee camp. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "11 October 2019: In the Jenin refugee camp a Palestinian was shot and detained by Israeli Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "06 October 2019: In al Z\u2019aneya village, Idlib governorate, an IDP girl was killed while on her way to school by suspected Syrian regime forces artillery shelling. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "12 \u2013 13 October 2019: At Ayn Issa IDP camp, Ayn Issa town, Tell Abyad district, Raqqa governorate, rioting broke out at the camp leading to the escape of 785 Islamic State supporters and family members. Sources: AP and Metro", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "14 October: At Ayn Issa IDP camp, Ayn Issa town, Tell Abyad district, a girl was killed when Syrian regime forces opened fire on the camp. Source: ACLED1 and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "15 October 2019: Near Jarabos city, Aleppo governorate, suspected Syrian Democratic Forces fired mortar shells on al Jabal IDP camp, injuring three children and destroying two tents. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "18 October 2019: At al-Hol IDP camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces stormed the camp and arrested several children. Source: ACLED1   ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "O3 October 2019: In Zir village, al-Busayrah sub-district, Deir ez-Zour governorate, a Syrian IDP was killed and five others were arrested during a raid by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2019-10", "Event_description": "23 October 2019 (DOA): In Dhale governorate, mortar shells of unidentified origin hit an unnamed IDP camp, destroying several temporary houses and killing an unspecified number of families. Source: IRC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/35ypvyB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "General: In Mentao commune, Pob\u00e9-Mengao department, Soum province, Sahel region, mounting insecurity by armed groups has forced the closure of all schools in the Mentao Refugee camp. Humanitarian access to the camp has become increasingly challenging, with the distribution of aid severely hindered. Source: UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "22 November 2019 (DOA): In Djibo commune and department, Soum province, Sahel region, mounting insecurity by armed groups forced the UNHCR to temporarily relocate its staff to an unspecified location to work remotely. Source: UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2019: On Djema road, Goutere, Haut-Mbomou prefecture, a South-Sudanese refugee was shot and killed by unidentified armed men.  Source: Radio Ndeke Luka", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "06 November 2019: In Mikenge village, South Kivu province, two IDPs were injured in an attack by Kibukila Mayi Mayi fighters on an unnamed IDP camp. FARDC and MONUSCO forces intervened. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "South Africa", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "15 November 2019: In Pretoria, Gauteng province, following a week of demonstrations, approximately 150 refugees protesting recent xenophobic attacks forced their way into a UN compound. Police then removed them from the building. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "South Sudan ", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "13 November 2019: In Melut community, Melut county, Upper Nile state, nearly 67 ex-employees of World Vision at the Melut IDP camp continued to complain over unpaid benefits by the INGO since November 2018. Source: Radio Tamazuj ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "South Sudan ", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2019: In Bentiu town, Rubkona county, Northern Liech state, clashes erupted between intoxicated youth within a UNMISS-run PoC site. As UN police attempted to intercede and restore order, the rioters threw stones and sticks. Eight UN staff were injured, and two unidentified people were killed. Sources: Office of the Spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2019: In White Nile state, the body of a South Sudanese refugee from Al Redis refugee camp was found in a local river. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2019: At Khor Al Warral refugee Camp, White Nile state, a South Sudanese refugee was stabbed to death in his home by unidentified perpetrators. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "Week of 06 November 2019: At Nduta refugee camp, Kibondo district, Kigoma province, forced disappearances of Burundian refugees from the camp and destruction of property were reported during joint operations between Tanzanian and Burundian police. In recent months, around 60 refugees have been reported as missing. Police forces have been accused of destroying property to encourage refugees to return to Burundi. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2019: In Kibondo district, Kigoma province, an unidentified number of Burundian refugees from Nduta refugee camp were arrested and tortured in prison. Source: Radio Pulblique Africaine", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "17 November 2019: At Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kasulu, Kigoma province, two Burundian refugees were shot and wounded during a home robbery by a group of 5-8 armed men. Cash was taken. Source: SOS Medias Burundi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "24 November 2019: At Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kasulu, Kigoma province, a Burundian refugee was beaten to death by police officers allegedly because he ventured outside the camp without ID documents. Source: Radio Publique Africaine", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2019: The Greek Government announced that it would be closing a number of refugee camps on several Greek islands, including Moria refugee camp, which currently accommodates 15,000 people, replacing them with restrictive holding centres. Source: DW", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "26 November 2019: The Greek Government requested NGOs who work with migrants and refugees to register with the Citizen Protection Ministry within 10 days, or risk facing a ban on operating. The Greek authorities reportedly wants to investigate illegal financial transactions in connection with money laundering. Source: Ekathimerini", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "06 November 2019: Update: A report drawn up by the UN Secretary General\u2019s Expert Group on Libya concluded that the 02 July rocket attack on the Tajura migration centre which killed 53 and left 130 injured was carried out by a foreign fighter jet likely belonging to the UAE or Egypt. Source: The Telegraph", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "28 November 2019 (DOA): In Tripoli, an IOM assessment revealed how the UNHCR has reportedly tried to starve out migrants and refugees who are sheltering for safety at a UNHCR-run gathering and departure facility. Internal UNHCR documents suggest the agency plans to withdraw food from 600 other beneficiaries so that it can continue financing the cleaning of toilets and showers. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "05 November 2019: Near Azaz town, Aleppo governorate, Turkish forces raided an unnamed IDP camp and arrested the sister of the recently killed IS leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, members of her family and four Iraqi refugees.  Sources: The Defense Post , BBC, AA and Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2019: In Trunba village, Idlib governorate, Russian warplanes fired missiles on IDP tents, killing a young girl. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "18 November 2019: In Jern al Haj Saleh village, Raqqa governorate, Syrian Democratic artillery shelled a school sheltering IDPs, killing two children. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2019: In Qahh village, Al-Dana sub-district, Harem district, Idlib governorate, two surface-to-surface missiles containing cluster munitions hit the Qah IDP camp, exploding 25 meters from the SAMS-supported Qah Maternity Hospital, killing 16 civilians, and injuring another 63 more, including four SAMS staff. Large parts of the camp were burned, and the hospital was damaged. Health workers evacuated patients to nearby facilities. At least twelve civilians, including seven children were killed. Two of the dead were siblings identified as being from Hass village, both young girls Sources: SAMS, SNHR, SNHR II and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/2s6dCBJ"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "Early-December 2019: In Fada N\u2019gourma city and department, Gourma province, Est region, a government representative forbade aid organisations from using their own data on the number of registered IDPs when planning assistance. Instead, agencies have been asked to rely on official government figures when delivering aid, claiming that the goal was to coordinate response efforts better. However, as official data is compiled manually rather than digitally, NGOs received the data late resulting in delayed response. Source: TNH", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "24 December 2019: In Aribinda town, Soum province, an unnamed IDP camp was attacked by a large group of suspected ISGS militants during a wider assault on the area that also targeted security forces and civilians. Sources: Xinhua, France 24, BBC, Jeune Afrique, VOA Afrique, La Presse, Le Monde and RFI  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "10 December 2019: In Kakuma town, Turkana county, a clash between South Sudanese and Sudanese refugees at the Kakuma refugee camp caused the deaths of five people, and the injury of five more. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "29 December 2019:  In Krinding IDP camp, El Geneina, West Darfur state, fighting allegedly took place between Maaliya pastoralists and IDPs. Sources: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "30 December 2019:   In Al Kereinik, West Darfur state, the Murnei, Kereinkik and Sultan House IDP camps were attacked by Maaliya pastoralists. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "30 December 2019: Around El Geneina city, West Darfur State, fighting between Maaliya pastoralists and RSF paramilitaries against Masalit Darfuris was reported in Krinding IDP camp and multiple areas including Delmengi and Majmari villages. Sources: Darfur24 and News on Air, UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "27 December 2019: In Kigoma, Kigoma Ujiji district, a Burundian refugee was reportedly kidnapped from the Nyarugusu refugee camp. Source: SOS Medias Burundi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Sri Lanka", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 26 December 2019: In Negombo city and division, Western province, a Pakistani Muslim refugee was attacked and killed by an unidentified armed group. Police are carrying out further investigations into the incident. Sources: Tamil Guardian, Arab News, Colombo Page and Daily Mirror", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "10 December 2019: On Chios island, North Aegean region, an Iraqi refugee was stabbed by an unidentified perpetrator during fighting at the Vial migrant reception centre just before midnight. Source: Ekathimerini", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "19 December 2019: On Samos island, North Aegean region, around 300 refugees protested their long stay at the Samos Refugee Camp, destroyed portable toilets and threw stones towards police officers who arrived at the site. In response, police officers fired teargas to disperse them. Source: Ekathimerini", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "16 December 2019: Israeli military forces stormed Duhayshah refugee camp near Bethlehem and fired rubber bullets and tear gas at residents. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "03 December 2019: Around Jazaret Elbuhmeid, Deir-ez-Zor district and governorate, an unnamed IDP camp was attacked by locals who burnt several tents and expelled camp residents. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "15 December 2019: Near al Hol town, Hasaka district and governorate, a girl died in al Hol IDP Camp due to a lack of access to health care. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "21 December 2019: In Harem, Idlic governorate, Russian warplanes targeted an IDP camp, causing an unknown number of casualties. Source: Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "24 December 2019: In Joubas village, Idlib district and governorate, Russian warplanes fired missiles on a school used to shelter IDPs, partially destroying the building. Five children and two adults were killed, and seven others wounded. Sources: Rappler, SNHR, SNHR II and Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "24 December 2019: In Ma\u2019aret al Numan city and district, Idlib governorate, Syrian-Russian warplanes targeted the roads used by displaced civilians. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "27 December 2019: In al Ghadafa village, Idlib governorate, an IDP died due to wounds sustained in a bombing by the Syrian forces. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2019-12", "Event_description": "30 December 2019: In Ma\u2019aret al Numan city and district, Idlib governorate, Syrian forces helicopters dropped barrel bombs, killing an IDP child and a member of the Syrian Civil Defense. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/39XLX7g"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "January 2020: Across the country, over half a million IDPs remain in need of aid, as humanitarian groups struggle to operate with limited resources. Source: TNH", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "11 January 2020: In Extreme-Nord region, Ndaba IDP camp was attacked by Boko Haram. A 57-year-old male IDP was injured. Source: Sembe TV twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "Between 17-20 January 2020: In Kamoun village, IDP camps, including Tambay 1, 2 and 3, Djamal 1 and 4, and Tango 1 and 2 in Birao town, were attacked by Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice (MLCJ) rebels who destroyed the camp and sanitation facilities. Source: Corbeau News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "Around 28 January 2020: In Ituri province, militia attacks on villages forced hundreds of IDPs to flee to Uganda. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "02 January 2020: In Agadez city and commune, Tchirozerine department, Agadez region, nearly 1,000 Sudanese refugees staged a protest in front of the UNHCR office, demanding better conditions, including healthcare, education and relocation to Europe. As the High Court declared the sit-in unlawful, security guards tried to disperse the refugees by shooting in the air and releasing tear gas. As violence escalated and people continued to protest, the camp was set alight and 290 out of 331 shelters were destroyed. Nigerien authorities arrested between 350 and 400 Sudanese refugees who they alleged to be in connection to the fire, some of whom later reported cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment at the hands of the authorities. Sources: Al Jazeera, Dabanga Sudan I, Dabanga Sudan II and Dabanga Sudan III", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "Around 08 January 2020: In Monguno city, Borno state, suspected ISWAP members attacked a checkpoint that leads to the town - home to a large number of IDPs - prompting Nigerian soldiers to repel them. Source: Today", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "12 January 2020: Near Saraf Omra town, Central Darfur state, an IDP farmer was killed and his body mutilated by unidentified gunmen. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "14 January 2020: At Hasahisa IDP camp, Central Darfur state, a male IDP was seriously wounded by unidentified attackers. He was transferred to Zalingei Hospital for treatment. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "14 January 2020: In Central Darfur state, unidentified perpetrators attacked a refugee at the Hasaheisa Refugee Camp, leaving him with serious wounds. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "16 January 2020: In Gereida town, South Darfur state, a massive fire broke out at the El Salam refugee camp, destroying 150 shelters and causing substantive damage to 50 more. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "27 January 2020: In Khartoum, Ethiopian refugees organised a rally in front of the UNHCR office, demanding a swift address to their status of refugee. Source: Dabanga Sudan ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "29 \u2013 31 December 2019: In Geneina city, West Darfur state, Rezaigat herdsman attacked the Krinding IDP Camp to avenge the death of their relative, who was shot dead earlier by Masalit tribesmen at a market. Four people were killed during an exchange of gunfire between the two groups. The following morning, more than 30 Rezaigat herdsman burned down the Rorkero Market and shot indiscriminately at IDPs, killing several people. Houses belonging to IDPs were looted and burned down. The perpetrators threatened hospital staff and destroyed a blood bank. The following day, tens of other Rezaigat herdsmen attacked the camp again, killing more people. In total, at least 54 died and 60 were injured in these attacks, and more than 48,000 IDPs have been re-displaced to Geneina, where they reside in temporary accommodation centers, and lack access to food and other basic necessities. Sources: Al Jazeera, FIDH, Independent, TNH and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "On or around 12 January 2020: At Fata Borno IDP camp, North Darfur state, an elderly displaced person was attacked and wounded by militiamen. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "16 January 2020:  At Moria refugee camp, Lesvos island, a young Yemeni refugee was stabbed to death during fighting at the camp. The suspect is said to have stabbed the victim in several parts of his body and then fled the scene. Police arrested an individual in connection with the attack. Source: Ekathimerini", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "22 January 2020 (DOA): Along the Greece-Turkey border, near the Evros River, police arrested and beat refugees before illegally pushing them back over to the Turkish border. Source: DW", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "06 January 2020: In Safi village, South Eastern district, Southern region, detained refugees, mostly from Sudan, staged a protest at Safi Barracks, and threw stones at police and detention officers. On January 08, 22 refugees appeared in the Magistrates Court over their alleged involvement in the protest. Source: Xinhua ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "07 January 2020: The Court of Criminal Appeal ruled that a German captain of a migrant rescue ship \u2013 who, in May 2019, was found guilty for not having the correct ship registration to enter Maltese waters, when he transported refugees in the Mediterranean Sea \u2013 did not have the specific intent to break the law. It overturned the original judgment and revoked the \u20ac10,000 fine. Source: DW", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "08 January 2020: In Marsa town, Southern Harbour district, South Eastern region, refugees detained at the Marsa Initial Reception Centre set fire to their dormitory, forcing the evacuation of approximately 480 residents. Police arrested 20 people in connection with the incident. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "09 January 2020: In Tripoli, unidentified perpetrators shot dead two Eritrean asylum seekers inside their private accommodation, days after the UNHCR offered them money and pressed them to leave its facility due to overcrowding. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "27 January 2020: Fighting in the proximity of official detention centres put refugees and asylum seekers at further heightened risks. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "30 January 2020: In Tripoli, as deadly fighting near the capital intensified, the UNHCR suspended its operations at its Gathering and Departure Facility for approximately 700 refugees and asylum seekers awaiting repatriation or resettlement, citing safety concerns. Sources: AP, Reuters, TNH I and TNH II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "01 January 2020: In al-Hasakeh countryside, Al-Hasakeh governorate, five IDPs were arrested by Asayish forces accused of instigating protests against the Washukani IDP camp administration where they lived. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "01 January 2020: In Sarmin town and sub-district, Idlib district and governorate, Syrian Government forces fired a ballistic missile equipped with a banned cluster munition warhead at the Abdo Salama School, used by IDPs for shelter, killing 12 people, including five children and their teacher. Sources: Human Rights Watch, Reuters and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "10 January 2020: Russia used its veto threat to force the UNSC to adopt a resolution that significantly reduces the delivery of cross-border aid to over one million Syrians in northeast Syria. This resolution saw the elimination of the al Ramtha crossing into Jordan and the al Yarubiyah crossing into Iraq, and a reduction to the duration of the agreement, from 12 to six months. Consequently, by January 29, some 400,000 medical items planned for delivery remained stuck on trucks in Iraq, and unable to cross. Sources: AP, Devex, Reuters, The Washington Post, UN News and VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "15 January 2020: In al Hol refugee camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, an Iraqi female refugee was killed by female IS members after she refused to adhere to \"the ideology of the Islamic State\". Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "17 January 2020: In Kafr Naha village, Aleppo governorate, Russian warplanes fired missiles on an IDP shelter, killing at least two people. Source: SNHR and Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "18 January 2020: Near Anjara town, Aleppo governorate, Russian airstrikes on an IDP shelter killed four people. Source: Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "22 January 2020: In al Atareb city, Aleppo governorate, Russian warplanes bombed an IDP camp, killing two people. Source: SNHR and Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "23 January 2020: Near Saraqib city, Idlib governorate, Russian airstrikes on a farm housing IDPs resulted in the death of up to fifteen people. Source: Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "28 January 2020: On the Aleppo-Damascus International Road, near Saraqeb city, Idlib governorate, Syrian regime warplanes bombed a convoy of travelling IDPs. Source: SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 January 2020: In al Hol refugee camp, al-Hasakeh governorate, an Iraqi female refugee was killed by IS women in the camp using a hammer and a bladed weapon.  Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "22 January 2020: In Al Khawkhah district, Al Hudaydah governorate, an IDP was killed when the vehicle they were travelling in hit an IED of unidentified origin. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-01", "Event_description": "26 January 2020: In Nihm district, Sana\u2019a governorate, artillery shells of unidentified origin hit the Al Khaniq IDP camp. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/37qvvdd"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "13 February 2020: In Kolofata town, Mayo-Sava department, Extreme-Nord province, an IDP camp was attacked and houses were looted by Boko Haram militants. No casualties were reported. Military forces later recovered some of the looted goods. Source: Sembe TV", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 04 February 2020: Outside Agadez city and commune, Tchirozerine department, Agadez region, Sudanese refugees have been forced to sleep in the open despite low temperatures, reportedly as a punishment enacted by Nigerien authorities, after their refugee camp was almost completely burned down in January. Source: The Guardian ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "17 February 2020: In Diffa town, commune, department and region, a stampede during an aid distribution left at least 20 Nigerian refugees dead. Sources: BBC and TNH", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "Around 06 February 2020: In Iheosu-Isu, Arochukwu LGA, Abia state, an unnamed IDP camp was attacked by militias from the Utuma community. Two people were killed and 10 are missing. Source: Daily Trust", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "07 February 2020: In the eastern area of Kass IDP camp, South Darfur state, four armed men on camels raped a primary school student while she was out gathering firewood. Her three brothers were also bound and beaten. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "Around 09 February 2020: At Krinding IDP camp, Al-Geneina, West Darfur state, three girls aged between 14 and 17 were raped inside the camp by unidentified perpetrators(s). The girls were transferred to Al-Geneina teaching hospital for medical examination. Source: Darfur24 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "15 February 2020: Near Velika Kladu\u0161a town, Una-Sana canton, police used violence towards hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers as they attempted to break out of the Miral Camp in protest over both the conditions there and alleged abuse by border officials in nearby Croatia. Source: RFE RL", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "03 February 2020: In Lesvos island, North Aegean region, police fired teargas to disperse hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers from the Kara Tepe Camp as they were protesting the living conditions and slow processing of requests for international protection. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 15 February 2020: In Alexandroupoli, Evros region, East Macedonia and Thrace, a teenage Afghan refugee boy was beaten by a border guard. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "05 February 2020: In Hebron, Israeli forces stormed the al Arrub refugee camp and fired tear-gas canisters at the homes of Palestinian residents. Dozens of Palestinians, including children, suffered from tear-gas inhalation. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "02 February 2020: In Binnesh city, Idlib governorate, an IDP child was killed in a bombing by Syrian regime warplanes. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "03 February 2020: In Jam\u2019iyet al Arman area, Aleppo governorate, a female IDP was killed in a bombing by Russian warplanes. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "03 February 2020: In the Jam\u2019iyet al Rahhal area, Aleppo governorate, a bus carrying IDPs was hit by Russian warplanes, resulting in the death of at least nine people. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "05 February 2020: In Jedraya village, Idlib governorate, six IDPs were killed in a bombing by Russian warplanes. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "08 February 2020: In al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, an Iraqi man who was working as a guard in the camp's market was found dead with wounds to the neck and head caused by a sharp object. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "08 February 2020: In al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakeh province, several female IDPs were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "09 February 2020: In Abin Samaan village, Aleppo governorate, IDPs were killed in a bombing by Russian warplanes. Source: Air Wars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "10 February 2020: In Al Atareb city, Aleppo governorate, two IDPs were killed in a bombing on their car by Syrian regime warplanes. Source: Air Wars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "10 February 2020: Near Kafr Orouq village, Idlib governorate, at least one child IDP was killed when Syrian regime warplanes used heavy machine guns on two IDP camps. Sources: Air Wars and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "14 February 2020: Near Sarmada city, Idlib governorate, Fahil al Ezz IDP camp was shelled by Syrian regime forces, wounding at least three IDPs. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "15 February 2020: In Hole Camp, Al-Hasakeh province, three Iraqi IDP children and a woman were arrested by Asayish forces. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "15 February 2020: Near Sarmada city, Idlib governorate al Muthanna IDP camp was shelled by Syrian regime forces, resulting in the death of a male IDP. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "19 February 2020: Near Deir Hassan village, Idlib governorate, al Sarout IDP camp was shelled by Syrian regime forces, injuring one person and damaging several tents. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "25 February 2020: In Binnesh city, Idlib governorate, four IDPs were killed by missiles fired by Russian warplanes. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "25 February 2020: In Ma\u2019aret Misreen town, Idlib governorate, Syrian regime warplanes fired missiles on a centre sheltering IDPs, resulting in an unspecified number of casualties. Sources: Airwars and SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 February 2020: In Idlib governorate, fighting has been moving dangerously close to a strip of land near the Syria-Turkey border, where approximately 900,000 IDPs are living in camps, makeshift tents or in the open, having been displaced across the region up to the Turkish border wall. Sources: Reuters, TNH and VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-02", "Event_description": "29 February 2020: In Shiheil town, Deir-ez-Zour governorate, IDPs and civilians were arrested during a raid by SDF forces. Source: Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/3aVMwOA"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "28 March 2020: Near Barsalogo, Barsalogho department, Sanmatenga province, an IDP mother and daughter were shot at by unidentified gunmen while gathering firewood. The girl was killed and the mother escaped. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY6"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "30 March 2020: Across all regions of Burkina Faso, the closure of 135 health facilities over the past months as a result of almost daily attacks by extremist groups is complicating efforts to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, placing in particular almost 80,000 IDPs at risk of contagion. Source: TNH", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY7"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "30 March 2020: In Ndele, Bamingui-Bangoran, a IDP camp was attacked by FPRC militants in two pick-up trucks. They attacked the IDPs and forced them to return to their respective homes. No fatalities were reported. Source: Corbeau News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY8"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "04 March 2020: In Nierteti locality, Central Darfur state, armed pastoralists opened fire on a group of IDPs who were making bricks. Four were injured, two of whom were hospitalised and left in critical condition. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY9"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "04 March 2020: In Turr village, Central Darfur state, two IDP school students were wounded when armed pastoralists attacked the village and stole five donkeys. The governor of Central Darfur state has disputed that this event occurred. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY10"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "09 March 2020: In the Kalamakeri area, Nertiti locality, Central Darfur state, seven armed militiamen - five on horseback and two on motorcycles - shot and gang raped a 17-year-old female IDP. She was badly injured and transferred to Nyala Teaching Hospital. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY11"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "19 March 2020: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a Save the Children report published online revealed how the Bangladeshi Government has no resources to conduct COVID-19 testing, generating panic amongst nearly one million Rohingya refugees. Source: Benar News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY12"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "13 March 2020: In between the villages of Bu Ywet Ma Nyoe and Tein Nyo, Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, 12 IDPs from Tein Nyo IDP camp were injured when a convoy of around eight Myanmar military vehicles fired shots at them.Sources: Irrawaddy and RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY13"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "13 March 2020:\u00a0 In Thar Si village, Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state, three people, including an 18-year-old female IDP, were killed when Myanmar military soldiers entered the village and fired shots at houses. About 14 houses were also set on fire and destroyed. Source: BNI Online", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY14"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "19 March 2020: In Rakhine state, a ban on internet services imposed by the Myanmar Government since June 2019 is preventing more than 140,000 Rohingya IDPs from accessing vital information about COVID-19. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY15"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "01 or 02 March 2020: In Skala Sikamineas village, Lesvos island, North Aegean region, unidentified perpetrators torched a UNHCR reception centre for asylum seekers and refugees. Sources: AP and TRT World", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY16"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "08 March 2020: In Mytilene city, Lesvos island, North Aegean region, a fire broke out at Moria Refugee Camp, destroying a warehouse containing furniture and electrical appliances. Source: AP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY17"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "On 02 and 04 March 2020: At the Pazarkule Border Crossing Point, Edirne district and province, Marmara region, Greek police and border officials from the Greek Kastanies Border Crossing Point used teargas, stun grenades and water cannons to push back hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees trying to enter Greece. A Syrian child whose boat capsized drowned. Sources: AP, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Fox News, Reuters, The Washington Post and TRT World", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY18"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "02 March 2020: In Adwan village, Idlib governorate, Russian airstrikes on a school housing IDPs killed at least one person and injured at least two others. Source: Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY19"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "05 March 2020: On the outskirts of Ma\u2019aret Misreen town, Idlib governorate, Russian or Syrian regime warplanes fired missiles on an IDP centre, resulting in many casualties. Sources: Airwars and SNHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY20"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "09 March 2020: In the Babsqa area, Harem countryside, Idlib governorate, an IDP from Muqah village was killed by Turkish Gendarmerie for attempting to illegally cross into Turkey. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY21"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "10 March 2020: In Al-Hawaij village, Deir-ez-Zour governorate, Al Shahabat school was raided by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) who arrested several IDPs from Al Mayadin city. Coalition Forces warplanes were seen flying overhead at the time. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY22"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "11 March 2020: In Shiheil town, eastern Deir-ez-Zour governorate, an unnamed IDP camp was reportedly raided by SDF, supported by Coalition Forces helicopters. A family of four IDPs from Hama were arrested over allegations of being former members of the Islamic State. Source: SOHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY23"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "29 March 2020: \u00a0At Al Hol IDP camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, two IDP children were arrested by SDF forces in a raid on the Muhajirat (female foreigners of IS) section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY24"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "04 March 2020: At Bayzaj IDP camp, Al Hawtah district, Hadhramaut governorate, an 8-year-old IDP boy was gang-raped by suspected Security Belt members. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY25"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "18 March 2020: In the Al Barh neighbourhood, Hays city and district, Al Hudaydah governorate, an IDP was killed when pro-Houthi forces opened fire with sniper rifles on houses in the area. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY26"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-03", "Event_description": "31 March 2020: In Dar Sad district, Aden governorate, a compound housing IDPs was stormed by a group of armed men suspected to be Security Belt members. The group raped women and arrested men. Security authorities began an investigation. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2VkekY27"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "20 April 2020: In Kaya city, Sanmatenga province, Centre-Nord region, a female IDP and her two children were killed by unidentified gunmen. Source: ACLED1 Read our latest report on Burkina Faso", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "28 April 2020: In Kaya city, Sanmatenga province, Centre-Nord region, IDPs, mostly women and children, organised a demonstration in front of the town hall to show their discontent with the Social Action department food distribution which, according to them, has repeatedly benefited some IDPs while neglecting others. Source: AIB", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2020: In Drodro village, Djugu territory, Ituri province, two IDPs and a civilian were\u00a0 killed in a machete attack by armed men suspected to be linked to the Coalition of Congolese Democrats (CODECO). Source: 7 sur 7", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "Throughout April 2020: In Shire town, North Western zone, Tigray region, the Agency for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) stepped up preparations to proceed with the closure of Hitsats Refugee Camp, and the relocation of approximately 26,000 Eritreans to Mai Aini and Adi Harush Refugee Camps, or to the community. Residents and humanitarian organisations\u00a0 have urged the Ethiopian Government to put on hold such efforts over fears of COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "24 April 2020: In Zone Two, Kakuma Refugee Camp three, Kakuma town, Turkana county, a lesbian Ugandan refugee was dragged to her shelter, beaten and raped by eight men due to her sexual orientation. The incident follows a wave of other similar incidents reported by LGBT+ camp residents in recent months. Source: Pink News\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Mali", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "28 April 2020: In Bamako, a fire intended to burn waste tore through the Faladie IDP Camp, forcing more than 1,000 IDPs to flee. Tents were destroyed and land reduced to ashes. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "07 April 2020: In Juba, following confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus involving a UN worker on 05 April, government soldiers allegedly surrounded the UN PoC site and prevented IDPs from leaving the camp, accusing them of being infected with COVID-19. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2020: In the Khor Al-Waral IDP Camp, White Nile state, a South Sudanese IDP\u00a0 was stabbed to death over a disagreement about PlayStation games. Police arrested the perpetrator. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "27 April 2020:\u00a0 In Malakal town, Upper Nile state, soldiers beat up an IDP who was leaving the UN PoC site during an unofficial COVID-19 enforcement measure. Butchers who had requested to enter the camp to sell meat were also beaten. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "06 April 2020, Along the Zalingei-Nyala road, near Zalingei town, Central Darfur state, eight IDPs gathering firewood were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. Source: Darfur 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "06 April 2020: Near Kori village, 3km north-west of Nertiti locality, Central Darfur state, 47 IDPs from Nertiti Refugee Camp were beaten with rifle butts, sticks and whips by unidentified men in what appears to have been a racist attack. Nine IDPs were injured and hospitalised and their vehicles were set on fire. The IDPs had been farming at the time of the attack. Sources: Darfur 24 and Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "09 April 2020: In the eastern Turr, Nertiti locality, Central Darfur state, two IDPs were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. Army forces and local vigilantes arrested the kidnappers and released the two IDPs. A demonstration followed as the crowd demanded the perpetrators be handed over to them, prompting the army to fire at the crowd, wounding one woman. Sources: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "12 April 2020: Near Bir Seleiba, Sirba locality, West Darfur state,\u00a0 four female IDPs gathering firewood were attacked and beaten by unidentified gunmen believed to be government militiamen. Two were seriously wounded and transferred to El Geneina Hospital. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "30 April 2020: Near Um Dereisaya village, North Darfur state, three female IDPs gathering firewood were attacked by unidentified gunmen, one of whom,\u00a0 a 12-year-old girl, was raped in the attack. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "In the week of 29 April 2020: Around Nertiti IDP Camp, Central Darfur state, three militiamen on horseback kidnapped a 16-year-old female IDP while she was tending to her goats. Her goats were also stolen. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "27 April 2020: At the Nduta Refugee Camp, Kibondo district, Kigoma region, a Burundian refugee was injured in a knife attack by an unidentified person. Source: Inzamba", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2020: Near Teknaf upazila, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, the Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 396 Rohingya refugees from a fishing boat that had been floating at sea for 58 days after having been denied entry to Malaysia. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "23 April 2020: Near Cox\u2019s Bazar district, the Bangladeshi Government announced that it will not allow some 500 Rohingya refugees stranded at sea on two trawlers, and any others that are yet to approach Bangladesh, to come ashore. The refugees were left adrift or in detention for weeks before later being sent to Bhasan Char, a newly formed silt island off the coast of Bangladesh which has been described as a \u201cde facto detention island\u201d with no access to basic services and which is deemed highly vulnerable to cyclones and climate shifts. Sources: RFA and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "28 April 2020: Across Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the Bangladeshi Government on numerous refugee camps reduced the presence of aid workers by 80%, putting close to one million Rohingya refugees at severe risk of contagion, and depriving them of access to food, water and services, including healthcare and protection. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "China", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "29 April 2020: In Liaoning and neighbouring provinces, tightening border controls and forced returns by the Chinese Government is placing North Korean refugees at risk of torture and death at the hands of the North Korean Government, who regard them as traitors.Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Malaysia", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "06 April 2020: In Langkawi district, Kuah seat, authorities arrested 202 Rohingya refugees after their boat was found adrift near Langkawi island. Source: San Francisco Gate", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "01 April 2020: In Chalkeio, Chios island, North Aegean administrative region,\u00a0 two\u00a0 teenage Syrian refugees were shot in the back and legs by a farmer with a hunting rifle when they entered his greenhouse. The farmer was arrested. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "19 April 2020: In Chios island, North Aegean administrative region, a fire broke out at the Vial Refugee Camp as residents protested the death of an Iraqi asylum seeker who they said had died of COVID-19, although she had tested negative for the disease. The blaze destroyed the facilities of the European Asylum Support Office, a camp canteen, warehouse tents, many housing containers, and three vehicles. Police have since arrested two Afghans and an Iraqi in connection with the unrest. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "22 April 2020: In Moria Refugee camp, Lesbos island, two asylum seekers from Iran and Afghanistan were shot with a hunting rifle and were hospitalised. A Greek national from Lesvos was arrested. Source: Ekathimerini", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "30 April 2020: Outside Maltese territorial waters, 57 refugees rescued at sea by a fishing vessel commissioned by the Maltese Government were transferred onto a tourist harbour cruise ship outside territorial waters until the EU relocates them. Maltese ports remain closed due to COVID-19. Sources: Malta Today and Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "27 April 2020: In Sucuzade neighborhood, Seyhan district, Adanaan province, an 18-year-old Syrian refugee was fatally shot by police officers when he refused to show his ID card and ran away while outside during COVID-19 lockdown measures. The police officer was arrested. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-04", "Event_description": "09 April 2020: In Razih district, Sa\u2019dah governorate, artillery shells of unidentified origin hit an unnamed IDP camp. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3cCRSzB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "02 May 2020: At the Mentao Refugee Camp, Sahel region, security forces conducted house-to-house searches and forced Malian refugee men and boys out of their homes, beating them with sticks, belts and ropes, during a search for suspects involved in an attack on soldiers in the area earlier that day. At least 32 refugees were injured, fourteen seriously. The soldiers accused refugees of complicity with armed groups, giving them an ultimatum to leave the camp within the next 72 hours, or be killed. Sources: ACLED,1 Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "30 May 2020: Near Barsalogho commune, Sanmatenga province, unidentified gunmen ambushed a government aid convoy after delivering food to IDPs in the area, killing at least 10 people, including an ambulance driver and a nurse, and injuring about 20 more. Sources: Al Jazeera, Sahel Security Alerts and TRT World Now", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "26 May 2020: In Tahoua region, approximately 50 fighters with links to al Qaeda and ISIS attacked Intikane Refugee Camp, home to thousands of Malian refugees. The head of the refugee committee, the head of a refugee vigilance group and a representative of a Tahoua nomadic group were killed and a guard kidnapped by the militants in the attack. The camps' water supply and telecommunication equipment were sabotaged, and food supplies and other aid items were torched. Sources: Africa Radio, Al Jazeera, France 24, Voa Afrique and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "Around 5 May 2020: In Wuji village, Lainya county, Central Equatoria state, recently returned refugees and residents were beaten and looted by SPLM-IO rebels. The SPLM-IO deny having forces in the area. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Somalia", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "07 May 2020: In Mogadishu-Hodan district, Banadir region, civilian vehicles transporting IDPs were shot at by two police officers, wounding three people and a driver. The IDPs were being transported from Hawl Wadaag district to Garasbaaley IDP Camp to receive non-food items and cash for Iftar. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "10 May 2020: In Bari valley, near Murne village, West Darfur state, an IDP and two farmers were arrested by gunmen. The motives may be related to recent arrests of cattle raiders by local authorities. Sources: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "14 May 2020: In the Boronro area, Nierteti district, Central Darfur state, IDPs working at a charcoal factory were beaten with whips and rifle butts by Border Guard paramilitaries. Five IDPs were wounded and transferred to Nierteti Hospital. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "27 May 2020: In an unspecified location, Greater Kordofan region, a South Sudanese refugee was killed and four others severely injured when unidentified attackers from the Kadugli area stormed Rahed Refugee Camp. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "02 May 2020: In Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, Bangladeshi authorities relocated 29 Rohingya refugees to the Bhasan Char island to prevent a possible COVID-19 outbreak in mainland refugee camps. The island is prone to flooding and does not have an adequate healthcare system. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "07 May 2020: Off the coast of the Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, Bangladeshi authorities towed a boat carrying 279 Rohingya refugees to the Bashan Char island, stating that all refugees found at sea would from now on be taken to the controversial site. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "12 May 2020: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a fire broke out due to a suspected electric short circuit or a possible explosion of a gas cylinder in the Lambashia area of Kutupalong Refugee Camp, injuring around 10 people, destroying at least 250 homes, and partially damaging 350 more. The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported inside Kutupalong Refugee Camp on 14 May, though reports suggest there were cases prior that had not been tested. Sources: DW Independent,\u00a0 New Age, Reuters and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "31 May 2020: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, the first Rohingya refugee to die from COVID-19 in Bangladesh was recorded. The victim was a 71-year-old man. Source: The Telegraph", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Indonesia", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "15 May 2020: Off the coast of Aceh province, at least 1,000 Rohingya refugees on board two vessels were stranded at sea, as Indonesia and neighbouring countries tightened their borders to control the spread of COVID-19. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "01 May 2020: In Rathedaung township, Sittwe district, Rakhine state, Myanmar authorities ordered local NGOs to stop building makeshift camps for IDPs due to lack of official permits. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "30 May 2020: At Thaung Da Rar village, Rathedaung Township, Sittwe District, Rakhine State, 5 civilians, among them IDPs, were shot and injured by the Myanmar military who fired across the river. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Cyprus", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "05 May 2020: In Kokkinotrimithia village, Nicosia district, residents of the Pournara Asylum Seeker and Refugee Centre went on a hunger strike to demand better living conditions and the right to exit the site. Cypriot authorities have prevented the camps\u2019 residents from leaving the site despite the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions across Cyprus. Source: France 24 and K News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "15 May 2020: On Lesvos Island, two asylum seekers were diagnosed with COVID-19. Since March 1, individuals reaching Lesbos have been quarantined away from the island's camps, including the extremely overcrowded Moria Camp. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "05 May 2020: In Palermo city, Sicily region, Italian authorities impounded the German-flagged Alan Kurdi and the Spanish-flagged Aita Mari rescue ships, citing technical and operational irregularities. However, the owners said the impounding was intended to block their humanitarian mission. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "01 May 2020: Outside Maltese territorial waters, the Maltese Government refused entry to 57 refugees and asylum seekers rescued at sea, transferring them instead onto a tourist harbour cruise ship until EU Member States reach an agreement to relocate them. Maltese ports remain closed due to COVID-19. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "03 May 2020: Outside Maltese territorial waters, a German cargo ship that rescued 79 refugees and asylum seekers remained stranded at sea until at least 07 May. Sources: Times of Malta I and Times of Malta II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "06 May 2020: Outside Maltese territorial waters, the Maltese Government refused entry to 120 refugees and asylum seekers rescued at sea, transferring them instead onto a tourist harbour cruise ship until EU Member States reach an agreement to relocate them. A small number of adults, including a pregnant woman, and children were brought to land for humanitarian reasons. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "22 May 2020: Outside Maltese territorial waters, the Maltese Government refused entry to\u00a0 approximately 140 refugees and asylum seekers rescued at sea, transferring them instead onto a tourist harbour cruise ship until EU Member States reach an agreement to relocate them. A group of 19, including children, their parents and pregnant women were brought to land for humanitarian reasons. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Algeria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "04 May 2020: \u00a0In the Ahfar Jarb area, Tindouf commune, Sahrawi refugees were shot at by the Algerian army while trying to escape from Tindouf camps. An unspecified number of people were injured, and others were arrested. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "16 May 2020: In Al Fornaj neighbourhood, Tripoli city, Tripolitania region, suspected Libyan National Army artillery strikes allegedly targeted housing units for IDPs at a university campus, resulting in at least five civilian casualties. Source: Air Wars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "25 May 2020: Off the coast of Zawiya city and district, Tripolitania region, Libyan Coast Guard officials intercepted 398 migrants and refugees as they were on their way to Europe, bringing them back to detention centres in Libya. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "28 May 2020: In Misdah town, Jabal al Gharbi district, Tripolitania region, at a smuggling warehouse, the family of a slain Libyan human trafficker shot and killed a group of 30 migrants, also injuring 11 more, in retaliation after said migrants had killed the trafficker. Source: AP \u00a0\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "29 May 2020: In Abu Salim, Tripoli, IDP from Tawurgha was killed by an unidentified armed group in front of his family inside the Al Falah Refugee Camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "oPt", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "01 May 2020: In the West Bank, the Tulkarm Refugee Camp was stormed by Israeli forces who hurled tear gas canisters at Palestinian refugees. Dozens of Palestinians suffered from tear-gas inhalation. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "01 May 2020: In Mastumeh village, Idlib district and governorate, an IDP was shot dead by gunmen riding a motorcycle. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "04 May 2020: On the outskirts of Kelly village, Idlib governorate, a baby girl was killed in a shooting by unidentified gunmen inside Mazen IDP Camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "08 May 2020: In al Hol IDP Camp, al-Hasakah governorate, several women were detained during a raid on the foreign IS family\u2019s section of the camp by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "10 May 2020: In al Zeyara village, Hama governorate, suspected Syrian regime artillery shelling resulted in the death of a female IDP. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "11 May 2020: Inside Maram IDP Camp, located near Sarmada city, Idlib governorate, Hay\u2019at Tahrir al Sham fighters arrested three residents, including a woman, and took them to an undisclosed location. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "12 May 2020: Inside Maram IDP Camp, near Sarmada city, northern Idlib, two male and one female residents from Hama were arrested by Hay\u2019at Tahrir al Sham fighters and taken to an unknown location. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "20 May 2020: Inside al Hol camp, Hasakeh governorate, 7 foreign women believed to be wives of IS members, were reportedly arrested by QSD a day after they had escaped from the camp with the help of several Asayish members. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "23 May 2020: In al Hol camp, Hasakah governorate, as residents were trying to extinguish a fire that broke on the 1st section of the camp, they found the dead body of an Iraqi IDP in front of his tent with several punctures in his skull, likely caused by a sharp tool. Extremist women from IS families are suspected to be involved in his death. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "23 May 2020: In Saju town, Azaz district, Aleppo governorate, an IDP child from Tall Refaat was shot dead by Jamaah Ansharusy Syariah (JAS) members during an argument with a young man at a JAS checkpoint. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "24 May 2020: In al Hol camp, Hasakah governorate, over 40 women and children were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces allegedly for waving IS flags during the celebrations of Eid. Sources: ACLED1 and Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "Throughout May 2020: Between Aleppo and Idlib governorates, Hay\u2019at Tahrir al-Sham militants in charge of crossings-imposed taxes on IDPs wishing to return to their hometowns, and delaying their journey by imposing lengthy inspection operations. IDPs waiting in front of the crossing without anti-Coronavirus measures in place. Source: Al-Monitor", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "23 May 2020: In Hays, Al Hudaydah province, a 12-year old IDP girl was injured by Houthi forces with sniper rifles as she was carrying water to her house. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-05", "Event_description": "31 May 2020: In Majzar district, Ma\u2019rib governorate,\u00a0 IDPs accused Houthi loyalists of looting their homes. Source: Newsyemen.net", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2MYFX3V"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "18 June 2020: In Lodda area, Djugu territory, Ituri province, a Coalition of Congolese Democrats (CODECO) militia attack on an IDP camp was prevented by MONUSCO soldiers, who fired warning shots towards the militia as they approached. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "06 June 2020: In Gambella region, clashes broke out between two rival groups of South Sudanese refugees in Block 14 of the Ponyido Refugee Camp, injuring three people. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "23 June 2020: In Somali West region, regional police beat up and extorted elderly persons at the Qoloji IDP Camp. Source: Yussuf Sheikh Aden", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2020: At the ADPP junction, Quisanga district, Cabo Delgado province, unidentified insurgents fired at a group of refugees who were attempting to return to neighbouring Macomia district. It is not clear whether there were any casualties or not, but a beheaded body was later found south of ADPP on the same day which may have been a victim of the attack. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "31 May 2020: In Tahoua region, some 50 armed men riding motorcycles attacked the Intikane refugee-hosting area, killing two Malian refugee leaders and a Nigerien community leader. A guard was abducted, and relief items, mobile phone towers and all water supply facilities were destroyed. Thousands of Malian refugees were forced to flee the camp. Sources: Al Jazeera, European Commission and France 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "16 June 2020: On the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) fired upon IDPs who were attending a funeral at or near UN House PoC site, killing one person. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "Around 09 June 2020: In Khartoum, fighting between South Sudanese refugees at the Jeref Sheriq Refugee camp resulted in the death of a South Sudanese national. A large section of the camp was also burned down. Police arrested a group of youths in connection with the incident. Source: Radio Miraya", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "10 June 2020: At Kalma IDP camp, South Darfur state, three Arab pastoralists were attacked by a refugee militia, after getting lost in the camp. Two were killed and the other was severely injured. One source suggests the victims were possibly Rapid Support Forces members. Sources: Dabanga Sudan, Radio Dabanga, Darfur 24 and Sudan Tribune", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "14 June 2020: In Aradeeba area, Kass locality, South Darfur state, armed pastoralists riding camels and horses opened fire on a group of internally displaced farmers, killing one of them and stealing their possessions, which included money, food, 31 goats, nine donkeys and other personal belongings. Sources: Dabanga Sudan and Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "19 June 2020: In South Darfur state, a representative of the general coordination of IDP camps called upon the joint UN-AU mission and the transitional government in Khartoum to protect IDP camps, after the regional governor announced that his forces were planning to enter IDP camps to confiscate weapons. He stressed that there were no weapons in the camps, and that arms collection is being used as an excuse to dismantle the camps. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Indonesia", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "25 June 2020: Off the coast of Sumatra island, Indonesian authorities refused to allow a boat full of 94 Rohingya asylum seekers, including 30 children, to land. Local fishermen rowed out and pulled the boat to shore themselves, to the applause of other locals on the beach. The Rohingya were subsequently housed in private residences, despite the authorities\u2019 initial declaration that they would be \u2018sent back to sea\u2019. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "9 June 2020: In Paletwa Township, Mindat District, Chin State, an IDP sheltering at his relative's home was wounded by a stray bullet. The Myanmar military has been accused by the locals of being responsible for the incident. Source: Development Media Group", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "10 June 2020: Near Tha Htay Kone village, Paletwa Township, Mindat District, Chin State, a 43-year-old IDP male was killed during ongoing fighting by an unknown armed group likely to have been the Myanmar military. The man was shot while driving a truck carrying 20 passengers. Both the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army are engaged in active fighting in the area, though the presence of the Arakan Army has not been noted in recent months. Source: BNI Multimedia Group", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Croatia", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "18 June 2020: Near Slunj, Karlovac, an Afghan refugee was beaten and badly injured after asking a police officer for help for his wife, who had been injured while crossing the border. The policeman and a colleague that witnessed the incident but did not intervene were both arrested. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "01 June 2020: The Greek Government announced that refugees and asylum seekers who were granted international protection before 01 May can no longer stay at reception facilities that had been previously available to them and should seek alternative housing. Some 11,237 persons are set to be evicted and face destitution. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Iran", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "05 June 2020: In Yazd province, police shot at a vehicle carrying Afghan refugees for failing to stop at a checkpoint, triggering a fire, killing three on board and injuring four more. Sources: Al Jazeera, BBC and The Star\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "06 June 2020: South of Sirte city, Sirte district, suspected Turkish drones bombed several civilian cars carrying IDPs from Tarhuna, killing 10 civilians. Source: Air Wars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "oPt", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "02-15 June 2020: In West Bank, Israeli authorities seized or demolished 70 Palestinian-owned structures due to the lack of Israeli-issued building permits, displacing 90 people and affecting over 280. Source: OCHA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "02 June 2020: At al Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces arrested several female Islamic State family members in a raid on the 5th section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "02 June 2020: In Julqan village, Aleppo governorate, several women, and children IDPs from Eastern Ghouta were assaulted by members of an armed group when they raided a house in search of a civilian accused of being a member of IS. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2020: In Jarablus city, Aleppo governorate, an IDP from Deir-ez-Zor was arrested by National Police forces near a military post allegedly on suspicion of photographing the military post. They found no photos of the area in his phone. The victim was assaulted and released after the intervention of locals. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "10 June 2020: At al Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee and volunteer in the Internal Security Forces (Asayish)\u00a0 was stabbed to death in the fourth section of the camp by unidentified people believed to be women of Islamic State families. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "11 June 2020: In Atme town, Idlib district and governorate, two IDPs from Eastern Ghouta were physically assaulted by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) members at a checkpoint while travelling from Afrin to Idlib. One of them was arrested after his gun was confiscated. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "12 June 2020: At al Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, over 40 women and children of IS families were arrested during a QSD raid on the IS foreign families section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "14 June 2020: \u00a0At al Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an unspecified number of children of Islamic State families were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces during raids in the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-06", "Event_description": "19 June 2020: On the outskirts of Shiheil town, Deir-ez-Zor governorate, an IDP camp was stormed by Syrian Democratic Forces who arrested eight IDPs and confiscated a machine gun. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3ftGLui"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2020: In Litsho village, near Drodro, Djugu territory, Ituri province, two IDPs working in the fields near to Drodro camp were shot dead and another seriously injured and hospitalised by Coalition of Congolese Democrats (CODECO) militiamen. Other IDPs fled into the forest. Source: Bunia Actualite", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "08 July 2020: In Reta village, near Drodro, Djugu territory, Ituri province, an IDP was shot dead by CODECO militiamen during an attack on the village. Other IDPs managed to escape. Source: Bunia Actualite", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2020: In Boba village, near Bule, Djugu territory, Ituri province, at least two IDPs working in the fields were killed in another attack by CODECO militiamen, who subsequently looted 130 cows from the local population. Sources: Bunia Actualite, La Prunelle and MNCTV Congo", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "14 July 2020: In Pemba city, Cabo Delgado province, 15 IDPs arriving by dhow (sailing ship) were arrested by Mozambican marines and held in police custody until they confessed to being members of the insurgency. They were freed the next day after reports reached the press that they had been tortured into their confessions, including being bitten by dogs. After not responding to the accusations of torture for one week, the police denied that they had tortured the IDPs. Source: ACLED1 \u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "21 July 2020: In Dikwa town, Borno state, Flatari IDP camp was attacked by Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'adati wal-Jihad (JAS) militia. Three people were killed. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Rwanda", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "03 July 2020: In Mahama Refugee camp, Kirehe district, Eastern Province, two Burundian refugees were shot dead by Rwandan police officers who accused them of smuggling drugs. Sources: ACLED1 \u00a0and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "19 July 2020: In Unity state, sexual violence, including rape, is reportedly occurring more and more frequently inside Yida Refugee camp. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "24 July 2020: In Pibor town and county, Boma state, thousands of displaced people sought sanctuary at the UN base due to continued attacks. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "01 July 2020: At an unspecified location around the north-east of Nertiti, Central Darfur state, an IDP farmer was abducted. His body was found in the Gurni area on 10 July. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "08 July 2020: In Kabkabiya district, North Darfur state, a male IDP from Kakabiya IDP camp was killed at his farm by eight janjaweed militia members. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2020: In Kutum town, North Darfur state, armed men attacked the Fata Borno IDP camp, killing at least nine IDPs and injuring 20. Sources: Al Jazeera,\u00a0 IOM Sudan, Dabanga Sudan I, Dabanga Sudan II, UNOCHA Sudan I, UNOCHA Sudan II and UNAMID", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "14 July 2020: Near Kereinik town, West Darfur state, two male IDP farmers were shot dead by gunmen when returning to Sese IDP camp.\u00a0 Source: Radio Dabanga\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "17 July 2020: In Kutum locality, North Darfur state, two female IDPs were raped by militiamen north-east of Kassab IDP Camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "20 July 2020: In Kadugli, South Kordofan state, clashes between Arabs and Nuba tribesmen killed and wounded an unconfirmed number of people and displaced about 6,350 people from Kulba, Marta North, Marta East and Hila Al Gadeeda. Source: IOM Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "24 July 2020: In El Salam locality, South Darfur State, two displaced farmers were killed by three gunmen while they were tilling their farm in Hillet Temebto. Source: Dabanga Sudan\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2020: In the east of Nierteti, Central Darfur state, an IDP farmer was shot dead by gunmen on his way to the Nierteti Southern camp. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2020: In Mtendeli Refugee Camp, Kigoma region, six Burundian refugees (one woman and five men) were kidnapped by armed men, some wearing Tanzanian police uniforms. The victims were reportedly threatened not to cry for help. The police denied the event. Source: SOS Medias", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Uganda", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "15 July 2020: At Palorynia Refugee Camp, West Nile Region, three residents were killed, and several houses burnt during a confrontation between South Sudanese refugees. Source: Radio Miraya", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "July 2020: In Bhasan Char island, Sandwip upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, Bangladeshi authorities prevented hundreds of Rohingya refugees - who were relocated to Bhasan Char this year after being taken from two boats that were attempting to bring them to Malaysia - from leaving the island\u00a0unless they agreed to return to Myanmar. Bhasan Char is a flood-prone island made entirely of silt which sits in the path of cyclones where the Bangladeshi authorities plan to eventually relocate up to 100,000 Rohingya refugees. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Germany", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "11 July 2020: A German human rights award winner and Alarm Phone member faces trial in Germany for allegedly inciting criminal acts after he asked the public to help and/or hide those threatened by deportation. Source: Alarm Phone\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "01 July 2020: A report published by the Greek Refugee Council and Oxfam highlighted how the reformed Greek law on international protection which came into force on 01 January 2020 and which was later amended in May, exposes asylum seekers to abuse and exploitation. Source: Oxfam", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "10 July 2020: At an unspecified location, a teacher suffered a disciplinary procedure by the local education authorities for expressing solidarity with refugees in two Facebook posts. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2020: Near Moria Camp, Lesbos island, MSF will be fined 35,000 euros by the municipality for erecting a structure to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The structure was inaugurated in May by the Minister of Migration. The operations will be suspended. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2020: In the Mediterranean Sea, an Italian coast guard vessel did not rescue refugees in a wooden boat that was drifting one nautical mile away from its own position. Source: The Civil Fleet", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2020: In Sicily, an Ocean Viking ship was seized after 11 hours of inspection by the Italian Coast guard for allegedly carrying more \u201cpassengers\u201d than certified to carry. It is the 4th NGO refugee rescue ship impounded by the Italian authorities. Sources: The Civil Fleet I and The Civil Fleet II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "14 July 2020: In the Maltese search and Rescue Zone, 23 Libyan refugees escaping from Zuwara had their boat engine stopped and were drifting on the sea while asking the Maltese and Italian authorities for a rescue operation. After several hours, the engine restarted, and the refugees were closer to Lampeduza but MRCC Rome refused responsibility and RCC Malta did not answer the calls. The refugees landed in Lampeduza after 40 hours adrift. Sources: Alarm Phone I, Alarm Phone II, Alarm Phone III, Alarm Phone IV, Alarm Phone V, The Civil Fleet I and The Cicil Fleet II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "22 July 2020:\u00a0 In the Maltese Search and Rescue Zone, eighty-three people, including two pregnant women, on a boat in distress await rescue. Authorities were informed. Source: Alarm Phone", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2020: In the outskirts of Azaz city, Aleppo governorate, the body of a displaced man from Douma, Eastern Ghouta was found. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "18 April 2020: On the outskirts of Sahbka city, Deir-ez-Zour governorate, an IDP camp was raided in the early morning by Syrian Defence Forces backed by International Coalition\u2019s aircraft. Several young people from the camp were arrested. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "19 April 2020: In Hama governorate, a missile allegedly launched by Syrian regime ground troops killed a displaced civilian during the shelling of Tal Waset village. Sources: Air Wars and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2020: In Afrin district, Aleppo governorate, a vehicle carrying  IDPs from Maarrat Al-Nu\u2019man city was shot at by members of al Sham Corps managing a checkpoint which separates their area of control from the HTS area, while attempting to cross into Idlib. No casualties reported. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-07", "Event_description": "25 July 2020: In Tal\u2019ada village, Idlib governorate, a male displaced civilian was killed by a stray gunshot during clashes between Hay\u2019at Tahrir al Sham and gunmen. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/30Ia2MS"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "02 August 2020: In Nguetechewe town, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North region, Boko Haram militants reprotedly used child suicide bombers to target a site for displaced people, resulting in the death of at least 17 civilians. Following the attack, around 1,500 people - including members of the host community - fled to nearby Mozogo. Sources: ACAPS, Human Rights Watch and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2020: At Kordo village, Mayo-Sava department, Far North region, the Kordo IDP camp was attacked by suspected Boko Haram fighters, who stole goods and injured a person. Source: Sembe TV", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2020: In Ndabakoro village, Mayo-Sava department, Far North region, the IDP camp of Ndabakoro was attacked by suspected Boko haram fighters who stole several types of unspecified goods. Source: Sembe TV", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "13 August 2020: In Mocimboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado province, a boat carrying refugees from Nkomangano to Nhongue island was intercepted and fired at by government troops despite the refugees\u2019 explanations to the soldiers regarding their identity and destination. The boat sank and forty people onboard died. The survivours fled to Pemba. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "15 August 2020: In Nawamba neighbourhood, near Macomia town, Cabo Delgado province, the bodies of two female IDPs who were sexually assaulted and killed by members of the military were found. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "18 August 2020: In Kukawa town and LGA, Borno state, hundreds of former IDPs were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents barely a week after they returned to their homes following assurances by the military and local authorities that it is safe to do so. A newly equipped hospital was also destroyed during the attack. Source: Eons Intelligence", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Somalia", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "07 August 2020: In Doolow town, Gedo region, Jubaland, the former deputy district commissioner was killed by Al Shabaab militants at his residence in Qansaxley IDP camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "29 August 2020: At or near Kalipapa, Juba county, Central Equatoria state, two trucks operated by Somalis and transporting food relief for IDPs in Lainya were attacked and set on fire. NAS rebels claimed that SSPDF attacked the trucks. South Sudan authorities, however, accused NAS rebels. Source: ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Egypt", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "Around 26 August 2020: In Iqtiyah village, Bir Al-Abd subdivision, North Sinai governorate, Egyptian IDPs were shot at by Egyptian military forces as they were attempting to return to their homes. Source: ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "02 August 2020: Near Shamarin village, Aleppo governorate, a member of a Turkish-backed faction shot and killed a relative of his in al Nour IDP camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "03 August 2020: In Binnesh city, Idlib governorate, Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a farm housing IDPs reportedly resulted in the death of at least three residents and the injury of seven others. Source: SNHR and Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "07 August 2020: Near Al Sikhah town, Deir-ez-Zor countryside, an unspecified number of people were arrested during an SDF campaign in a refugee camp. Source: ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "08 August 2020: In Al-Hasakah city, Al-Hasakah governorate, three IDPs were attacked and injured when SDF members raided a school. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "13 or 17 August 2020: At Al-Hol Camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, a 25-year-old Iraqi refugee was shot dead by unidentified gunmen, possibly ISIS-affiliates, in the third sector of the camp, allegedly for selling alcohol and tobacco. Source: Al-Awsat and SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "19 August 2020: At Al-Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, five women were arrested by SDF forces while they were trying to escape. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "22 August 2020: In Bulbul town, Aleppo countryside, a civilian house inhabited by IDPs (including men, women and children) from Ma'arrat An Nu'man was stormed by members of Sultan Murad Division who physically assaulted the IDPs, allegedly because they had not responded to a notice from the group to evacuate the building so it could became the group\u2019s headquarters. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "25 August 2020: In Harem city, Idlib governorate the director of As-Salaam Refugee Camp in Barisha town was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a car. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2020: At Al-Hol Camp, Al-Hasakeh governorate, three women in the fifth sector of camp for the wives and the families of the Islamic state fighters, were arrested by SDF forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "30 August 2020: Near Sheikh Bahar village, Idlib governorate, Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes near an IDP camp resulted in several residents reporting injuries from falling shrapnel within the camp. Source: Air Wars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "04 August 2020: Near Ibb Thawra hospital, Ad Dhihar district, Ibb governorate, a 14-year-old IDP was hit by a stray bullet while she was working. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "09 August 2020: In Rukhaym, Mahliyah district, three refugees of African origin were killed when artillery shells hit a main road. Source: Civilian Impact Monitoring Project (CIMP)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Trinidad and Tobago", "Date": "2020-08", "Event_description": "11 August 2020: In Siparia, a female Venezuelan refugee selling food in the street was abducted by a group of men, one of them a police security officer, and sexually abused. Afterwards she was stabbed and left in the bushes. The victim was hospitalised and two men were arrested. Source: Loop News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Ed6h9O"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "15 September 2020: In Barsalogo commune, Sanmatenga province, a male IDP from the Fulani community was killed by gunmen. Sources: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "01 September 2020: In Kouyape village, Far North region, a young male suicide bomber strapped with explosives chased IDPs fleeing a Boko Haram raid detonated his vest, killing seven of them. Sources: France 24 and VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "Around 09 September 2020: In Walu village, Irumu territory, Ituri province, at least four IDP women over the age of 50 were raped by armed militiamen while working in the fields. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "13 September 2020: In Walu village, Irumu territory, Ituri province, an IDP woman over the age of 50 was raped by five armed militiamen while she was working in the fields. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "14 or 16 September 2020:\u00a0 Near Lubero town, North Kivu province, a two-vehicle INGO convoy carrying four aid workers was ambushed by Mai Mai militia while returning from distributing aid to IDPs. One INGO aid worker was killed, and one seriously injured - two others escaped unharmed and were found the following day in a nearby village. Sources: AWSD2, Radio Moto, and Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "23 September 2020: In Cakira village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, suspected Ngumino militiamen raped, shot and injured three IDP women. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "08 September 2020: On the island of Quifuqui, Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado province, several houses and IDPs huts were set on fire when members of an Islamist militia attacked the island. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "09 September 2020: At Vamize island, Palma district, an IDP was killed by insurgents when he recognised some members as they invaded the island, burned homes and demanded civilians to flee. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly (ACLED)", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "21 September 2020: Near Kambo Adam Omar agricultural area, Central Darfur state, 10 armed men raped and beat to death a 41-year-old displaced woman after firing shots in the area causing farmers to flee. The attack happened around 2 o\u2019clock in the morning. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Uganda", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2020: In Tika One village, Arua district, West Nile sub-region, Northern region, clashes erupted between South Sudanese refugees from the Rhino Refugee Camp and the host community, following an argument between both sides at a shared water tap. Ten refugees were reportedly killed and 10 more remain missing. Moreover, 15 refugee houses were destroyed, and another 26 looted and vandalised. Sources: Eye Radio I, Eye Radio II, Radio Tamazuj and VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "20 September 2020: \u00a0At Ho Hko IDP camp, Ho Hko village, Kutkai Township, Muse District, Rakhine State, a male IDP\u2019s home was stormed by Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) troops who interrogated, beat, and handcuffed him, before removing him from the camp. He was released soon after. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "30 September 2020: In Una Sana Canton, authorities closed down a refugee and asylum seeker reception centre and stated their intention to close another one during the next few days. This forced eviction left around 400 single men in front of another camp, without assistance and exposed to cold weather conditions as the facility no longer had the capacity to accommodate them. Source: ECHO Daily Flash\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "09 September 2020: In Heraklion, a Palestinian refugee was beaten and threatened at gunpoint by three Albanian nationals in a racist attack. The refugee managed to escape. Two perpetrators were arrested. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2020: On Lesbos island, refugees and asylum seekers affected by the Moria Camp fire approached police barriers blocking the road out of Moria Camp, holding signs calling for freedom, and opposing the construction of the new Kara Tepe Camp. Source: BBC\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2020: On Lesbos island, refugees and asylum seekers affected by the Moria fire protested near the new Kara Tepe Camp, setting a fire near a police blockade, which had to be extinguished by firefighters. Clashes subsequently broke out, prompting police to fire teargas at protestors. Source: BBC\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "17 September 2020: In Lesbos island, North Aegean region, police barred MSF staffers from accessing their emergency clinic set up to assist victims of the Moria fire, amid a police operation to transfer homeless refugees to the new Kara Tepe Camp. Source: Bangkok Post", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Jordan", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "16 September 2020 (DoA): In the Rukban area on the border between Syria and Jordan, Jordanian authorities transferred at least 16 Syrian refugees, including eight children, to an informal refugee camp where 12,000 more currently live in dire conditions. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "01 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a woman who started a confrontation with other IDPs in the fifth session of the camp was harassed by Democratic Union Party (PYD) forces when they raided the camp and started shooting to disperse the crowd. A number of young men involved in the event were arrested and a woman was injured. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "10 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, four women and their children were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces as they tried to escape the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "11 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, two women and a young man were killed, and a woman and a young man were injured, when three gunmen broke into their tent located in the section which houses Iraqi refugees. They were shot with silenced guns by the gunmen who chanted pro-ISIS slogans \u201cthe Islamic State will remain\u201d. Source: SOHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "16 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, three women from the international IS family\u2019s section of the camp were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "18 April 2020: Outside Al-Sabha village, Deir-ez-Zor governorate, a refugee camp was raided in the early morning by Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by International Coalition aircraft. Several young people from the camp were arrested. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "21 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a female Iraqi refugee strangled to death with electric wire by extremist women was found in the camp. Sources: SOHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "28 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee in the 7th section of the camp was shot dead by unidentified gunmen reportedly for being an Asayish informer. Sources: SOHR and ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "28 September 2020:\u00a0 At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the 7th section of the camp was stormed by Asayish, QSD's intelligence and military police branches after the killing of an Asayish Iraqi informer and an attack on an Asayish checkpoint in the same section. 15 Iraqi refugees were arrested over allegations of being involved in assassinations. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "Around 19 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the bodies of a Syrian man and a woman were found in the camp stabbed to death. The Internal Security Forces (Asayish) found the two bodies dumped in a hole between the camp\u2019s fifth and eighth sections. Sources: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-09", "Event_description": "Around 26 September 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was shot and injured by unidentified masked gunmen on the 3rd sector of the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/34ZMrbg"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "04 October 2020: Between Ouintokoulga and Kiemna-Yarce villages, Pissila department, Sanmatenga province, a convoy of 46 IDPs was reportedly intercepted by armed men who identified themselves as jihadists. Unconfirmed reports suggest the perpetrators were JNIM or ISGS militants. 25 male IDPs were executed, and one male IDP was injured. The perpetrators released the women and children. Sources: AA, Aljazeera, Reuters and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "27 October 2020: In Batangafo town, Ouham prefecture, violent altercations between two armed groups in and around the IDP camp in Batangafo has led 2,000 IDPs to seek refuge in the local Medecins San Frontieres hospital and another 700 in the MINUSCA compound. An unknown number of IDPs are also hiding in the bush. Humanitarian actors have also temporarily suspended their activities and some evacuated from Batangafo. Source: ECHO", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "30 October 2020: Near Malinde village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, two Congolese INGO aid workers, one Burundian refugee, and one Congolese contractor were kidnapped when their vehicle was ambushed by armed men dressed in military attire. Reportedly, the abductors demanded a ransom of 50,000 USD. Sources: Actualite, La Prunelle and SOS Medias", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "31 October 2020: Between Maiduguri and Baga, Borno state, three ISWAP fighters were killed by a Nigerian Air Force airstrike while trying to ambush an IDP convoy. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "28 October 2020: In Monguno LGA, Borno state, residents and IDPs were attacked by Boko Haram militants with guns and explosives. Source: ACLED1 and Vanguard Nigeria\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "04 October 2020: In Rubkona, Unity state, an IDP was killed in the vicinity of the UNMISS camp by 2 unknown gunmen who, according to anonymous witnesses, were wearing military uniforms. Source: Sudan's Post", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "20 and 21 October 2020: In the villages of Haddad, Ed Dekka, Donkey Abyad, Um Asal and Um Zagrad, in Gereida locality, several Masalit settlements and IDP camps were attacked by Fellata pastoralists. At least thirteen people were killed and twenty-eight were wounded. Around 4,850 families were displaced in the attacks, and at least 200 houses set on fire. Sources: ACLED1 and Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "25 October 2020: In the Mtendeli Refugee Camp, Kibondo district, Kigoma region, a Burundian refugee was abducted by unidentified men in a civil vehicle. He was found the next day in the camp, incapable of recalling any details of what happened to him. Source: SOS Medias Burundi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "06 October 2020: In Kutupalong refugee camp, Cox\u2019s Bazar, at least four refugees died and 20 were injured following fighting between two gangs of refugees who opened fire whilst trying to gain control over the camp. At least seven Rohingya refugees have been killed in clashes between these two factions over the last few days. Sources: BDNews 24 and The Star", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "07 October 2020: In Lambasia refugee camp, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, two armed gangs of refugees from Myanmar are waging a turf war for control of the cross-border methamphetamine trade. There have been seven fatalities in the past six days, including one woman. Bangladesh military and armed police have been deployed to the camp. Sources: AFP and France24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "05 October 2020: In Kan Pyin village, Rathedaung Township, Sittwe District, Rakhine State, an elderly IDP at Kan Pyin IDP camp was injured when the Myanmar military fired at them from the Mayu river. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "21 October 2020: At Nga La Pyar port, between Rathedaung town and Yae Paik Son village, Rathedaung Township, Rathedaung District, Rakhine State, two Rathedaung town elders were abducted by an unidentified armed group when transporting rice supplies meant for IDPs at Yae Paik Son camp. They were travelling with a contingent from the township-level COVID-19 Control and Emergency Response Committee and officials from the Department of Disaster Management. The other members of the group, about seven people, arrived safely at the camp and delivered the supplies. The whereabouts of the elders is unknown. Source: Development Media Group", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "30 September 2020: In Bihac town, Krajin region, Bosnian police evicted hundreds of migrants and refugees, most of whom were young men, from Bira camp. They were taken to a remote camp which was already crowded and unsuitable for winter weather conditions. Source: Euronews", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "15 October 2020: In Lesbos, Greek authorities announced that they plan to close Pikpa refugee shelter which has been operating since 2012. Source: Amnesty International UK", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "07 October 2020: In Lesbos, over 7,500 migrants and refugees are living in an informal settlement known as Moria 2, which was a former shooting range. They have little access to water or basic sanitations and are exposed to the weather elements. The two remaining camps on the islands, Pikpa and Kara Tepe, are also facing closure. Source: Guardian\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "September 2020: Sea-Watch\u2019s Airborne crew from the aircraft Moonbird and Seabird flew 8 missions, for 65 hours 06 minutes, and spotted around 333 persons in distress. Since 04 September, Moonbird has been grounded by the Italian authorities and is currently not allowed to fly. Source: Sea-Watch\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Egypt", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "Around 4 October 2020: \u00a0In Al Janayan, Bir Al-Abd, North Sinai, an unspecified number of IDPs were shot at by Egyptian military forces after they had been allowed to return to their homes, which had been taken over by the Islamic State in July 2020. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "10 October 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, three Iraqi IDPs were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "18 April 2020: On the outskirts of Sahbka city, Deir-ez-Zor province, a refugee camp was reportedly raided in the early morning by Syrian Democratic Forces backed by International Coalition aircraft. Several young people from the camp were arrested. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "29 October 2020: In Fafin town, Aleppo governorate, an IDP was arrested by Asayish allegedly after criticizing them on social media. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "30 October 2020: In Basira town in Deir-ez-Zor governorate, three young IDPs were arrested, a gun confiscated, jewellery stolen, and food supplies looted when Syrian Democratic Forces raided several houses. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-10", "Event_description": "Around 20 October 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a man was killed by an armed group. His body was found in the fourth section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/38qcPyl"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2020: In Modzogo town and commune, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North region, a 50-year-old man picked up a grenade from the bush and brought it to his residence at the Modzogo IDP camp, where the grenade exploded and severely wounded him. Source: Sembe", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "23 November 2020: In the outskirts of Buea town, Fako division, Southwest region, an IDP woman was killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on civilians. Source: Mimi Mefo Info", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "14 November 2020: In Kangwe village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, five female IDPs were abducted and raped by suspected Ngumino and Twiganeho militiamen. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "Around 16 November 2020:\u00a0 In Mapanda village, Kalemie, Tanganyika province, a female refugee was abducted by militiamen and released hours later. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 17 November 2020: In Tigray region, the conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Government and the regional ruling TPLF has severely hindered the ability of humanitarian actors to reach refugee camps at risk of food and water shortages. Sources: Humanitarian Response and The New York Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 29 November 2020: In Tigray region, in the midst of the conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Government and the regional ruling TPLF, government forces at numerous checkpoints reportedly blocked IDPs from fleeing to Sudan for safety. Source: ABC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "27 November 2020: In Metuge district, Cabo Delgado province, six people died in an IDP centre, five from cholera and one from being beaten to death on suspicion of spreading cholera. The suspects were apprehended. IDPs subsequently started leaving the centre due to security concerns. Threats were made, allegedly by locals, that the centre will be destroyed. Source: Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "29 October 2020: Off the coast of Cabo Delgado province, a boat carrying 75 IDPs capsized after the captain changed course to sail away from their destination, Makalow island, due to sighting a fire which they believed was part of an ongoing insurgent attack. The boat sank as a result of damage from hitting rocks in the sea, and at least 54 people drowned as a result. Source: Zitamar", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2020: In Abala village, Tillaberi region, an IDP farmer was abducted from his farmland by suspected ISGS militants as he returned from Abala for the harvest. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "27 November 2020: Near Bakorat, Tillia commune, Tahoua department and region, a male IDP was shot dead at an IDP camp by suspected ISGS militants. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "13 November 2020: In Karji suburb, Kaduna city and state, unidentified perpetrators kidnapped a female IDP and five orphans from the Christ Embassy Church as part of a wider assault in the area. Source: Sahara Reporters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "18 November 2020: In Juba, UNMISS declared that it had officially handed over control of its PoC sites to the South Sudanese Government. IDPs raised concerns over their safety, and demanded that UNMISS wait until regional governments have formed and security arrangements have been implemented. Sources: Eye Radio I", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "25 November 2020: In Lotimor Payam, Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State, at least 2,000 households are recorded as being in need of humanitarian aid after being forcefully repatriated back home from Wawa Refugee Camp in Ethiopia by Ethiopian government authorities. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2020: At Village 8, El Fashaga locality, Gedaref state, an unspecified number of Ethiopian refugees were reportedly beaten by Sudanese Armed Forces as the refugees took food before it could be officially distributed. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "Around 06 November 2020: Tanzania repatriated about 800 Mozambican refugees fleeing terrorism in Cabo Delgado, 6 among them infected with Covid-19. Tanzanian authorities claim the Mozambican citizens failed to meet the legal criteria required to enter their country. Source: Club of Mozambique", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2020: In the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kasulu town, Kigoma region, a Burundian refugee was attacked and robbed of a large sum of money by unidentified armed individuals inside his house in zone 13 of the camp. According to refugees, the man was kidnapped and released shortly after. Source: SOS Medias\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported in generic terms on 30 November 2020: In Kigoma region, police have entered refugee camps at night and taken Burundian refugees away. In some cases, the victims have disappeared without a trace. Police have reportedly returned at least eight refugees to Burundi since October 2019. Source: Mail and Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "France", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "23 November 2020: In Paris, police used excessive force and fired teargas to dismantle a camp composed of roughly 500 tents at Republic Square, which homeless asylum seekers refugees and migrants had set up with the aid of volunteers in protest against earlier forced clearances of other camps. Source: France 24", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "02 November 2020: On Samos island, a fire of unidentified origin broke out at a refugee camp, destroying 15 tents. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2020: The Iraqi Government has forced the closure of all IDP camps, including the Hammam Al-Alil and Yahyawa IDP Camps, as part of a plan to relocate around a quarter of a million IDPs back to their areas of origin, leaving over 100,000 people destitute. Sources: The New Arab I, The New Arab II and The New Arab III", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "23-24 November 2020: In Bsharri town and district, North governorate, following the murder of a Lebanese man allegedly committed by a Syrian national, angry local residents staged anti-Syrians riots, during which some Syrian homes were torched, and individuals attacked in the streets. At least 270 Syrian families fled the town overnight and others were forced to leave by local residents. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "12 November 2020: Off the coast of Khoms city, Murqub district, Tripolitania region, a rubber dinghy carrying more than 120 asylum seekers and refugees sank, claiming the lives of 74 people. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "02 November 2020: In Al Sabkha town, Deir-ez-Zor countryside, a refugee camp was raided by the SDF, with support from International Coalition helicopters. The SDF reportedly arrested seven people from the camp, including a former IS commander. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "04 November 2020: In Kfarya town, Idlib governorate, two displaced male children were killed by Syrian military artillery shells during a bombardment. Source: SNHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "06 November 2020: In Al-Hol Camp, Hasaka governorate, a displaced male Iraqi was shot dead by gunmen. No further details specified. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "07 November 2020: In Gharibah Sharqiya village, Deir-ez-Zor governorate, a refugee from Al-Bukamal and allegedly a former ISIS commander was shot dead by Syrian Democratic Forces with support from International Coalition forces helicopters during a security raid. His body was found on the Banks of Al-Khabour river. Two people were also arrested over allegations of belonging to IS. Sources: SOHR and ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, three Tunisian women entered the camp with a large amount of cash intended to purchase pistols, bullets and silencers of weapons to carry out assassinations inside the facility. They were arrested by the camp\u2019s Internal Security Forces. Source: SOHR\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "10 or 12 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, unidentified gunmen killed the head of the Iraqi Refugee Council for allegedly cooperating with the Internal Security Forces. Sources: SOHR I and SOHR II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "12 November 2020: On the road between Sarmada city and Ras al Hussen, Idlib governorate, a displaced male Syrian was found killed a day after he went missing. No information is available on the perpetrators. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "13 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, gunmen shot and injured an Iraqi man working as a night guard in the first section of the camp for Iraqi refugees. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "14 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, gunmen killed an Iraqi man working as a night guard in the first section of the Al-Hawl Refugee Camp for Iraqi refugees. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2020: \u00a0In Al-Hol camp, Hasaka governorate, three women were detained by Syrian Democratic Forces at the 5th section of the camp. Source:\u00a0 ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, gunmen shot and killed a Syrian national in the third section of the camp, for allegedly cooperating with the Internal Security Forces. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2020: In Shadadah, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces after they forcibly entered his residence. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP was arrested from his house by Syrian Democratic Forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2020: In Moezleh town, Deir-ez-Zor countryside, a number of young displaced men were arrested during a security campaign by Syrian Democratic Forces supported by the Global Coalition. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, a male IDP who served as a guard with a humanitarian relief organization was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the fifth sector of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "22 November 2020: In Ain al-Issa IDP camp, Ar-Raqqa governorate, up to three civilians, including one child, were reported injured as a result of an alleged Turkish forces shelling or drone attack. Source: Airwars", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "27 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, a Tajiki female family member of IS was smuggled out of the camp by a smuggler who later reported her to Syrian Democratic Forces. The woman was arrested near to the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "28 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was shot dead by suspected IS cells in the 4th section of the camp. The victim was reported to be a collaborator with Syrian Democratic Forces and the camp administration. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "Around 21 November 2020: In Al-Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, a woman was killed by an unknown armed group. Her body was found with gunshot wounds in the eighth section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 November 2020: In Harem city and district, Idlib governorate, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham arrested and reportedly tortured the director of the Al-Ma\u2019had Al-Zera\u2019i IDP Camp following an altercation he had with a senior official of the city. He was released on an unknown date. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 19 November 2020: In Afrin city, sub-district and district, Aleppo governorate, Turkish-backed rebel groups Ahrar al-Sharqiya and Jaysh Usud al-Sharqiya have arrested three IDPs for staying in houses allegedly owned by members of the PKK or PYD. The victims were given the option to be imprisoned or to evacuate the houses within 10 days. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 06 November 2020: The Italian Government is considering deploying ships and aircrafts to alert Tunisia to the departure of boats ferrying undocument people towards Italian shores. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2K8Trwd"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "23 November 2020: In Cueibet town and county, Lakes state, hundreds of IDPs have fled the town following inter-communal clashes. The IDPs are camped in Marial-Atem and are living without the provision of shelter, food, water or humanitarian assistance. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-11", "Event_description": "29 November 2020: In Lesbos, North Aegean region, two groups of asylum seekers who arrived on the island from Turkey were picked up by Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG) officers and put on a bus. They were taken to a small port, beaten and forced onto a coast guard boat. Their phones were also taken from them. The asylum seekers were then forced into life rafts and left to drift towards Turkish territorial waters. They were rescued hours later by the Turkish Coast Guard. Source: BBC News\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "31 December 2020: In Bijombo village, Mwenga territory, South Kivu province, a group of 50 IDP women who were farming were attacked by militiamen of the Ngumino and Twiganeho coalition led by Michel Rukundo Makanika. Four women and two children were killed with machetes, one girl was seriously injured and at least three women went missing. Sources: Radio Okapi, Actualit\u00e9 and ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 December 2020: In Tigray region, the instability caused by the conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Government and the TPLF has continued to prevent the UNHCR from reaching some 96,000 Eritrean refugees. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 11 December 2020: In Tigray region, according to reports received by the UNHCR, unidentified perpetrators have been killing or abducting and forcibly returning Eritrean refugees to Eritrea. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "13 December 2020: In Tumuk town, Diffa region and department 50 Nigerian refugees are feared killed after an attack by Boko Haram militants who also burned down residents\u2019 houses. Source: Sahara Reporters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "04 December 2020: In Mongalla IDP camp, Mongalla county, Central Equatoria state, a 13-year-old boy was killed and a 12-year-old IDP abducted by unidentified armed men. Another man was shot and killed whilst burning charcoal on Sunday. The camp chairperson has called on the government to increase security in the area. Source: Eye Radio\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "21 December 2020: Near Gallab IDP camp, North Darfur state, one man and nine women, one of whom was pregnant, were attacked by armed shepherds while on their way to fetch straw. Source: Radio Dabanga\u00a0\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "28 December 2020: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, some residents at the Kutupalong Refugee Camp seized a Rohingya photographer as he took pictures of his sister who had boarded a bus leaving for the remote island of Bhashan Char. The victim was handed over to the camp administrator before reportedly being beaten and detained. As of December 31, the victim was still in jail. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "28 December 2020: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, the Bangladeshi Government transferred an additional 1,772 Rohingyas from refugee camps to Chittagong city, en route to the remote island of Bhashan Char. Some Rohingyas said they are going willingly, whilst human rights activists have expressed doubts about these transfers due to allegations that some Rohingya had their homes in the camps padlocked, forcing them to relocate to the island. Sources: France 24 and RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 07 December 2020: In Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, the Bangladeshi Government has transferred some 1,600 Rohingyas from refugee camps to the remote island of Bhashan Char, reportedly without refugees\u2019 consent in some cases. The UNHCR has been denied access to Bhasan Char for months, having requested to perform a technical and protection assessment of the island prior to refugee relocation to ensure a minimum level of habitability. Sources: al Jazeera, RFA I, RFA II, RFA III and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "China", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 30 December 2020: Update: The Chinese Government has continued to hold five North Korean asylum seekers in custody since September 13, prompting the UN\u2019s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human RIghts in North Korea, and the Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment to appeal against their repatriation. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "09 December 2020: In Sarajevo city, the EU Delegation issued a statement expressing concern about an emerging humanitarian crisis, given the dire conditions of refugees and migrants in the country. More than 2,000 refugees and migrants are still sleeping rough or in makeshift shelters, under harsh winter weather conditions and without access to basic services. Humanitarian actors are still prohibited access to urban makeshift camps which are hosting several hundreds of migrants and refugees. Source: ECHO Flash List", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "23 December 2020: In Lipa camp, Bihac city, Una-Sana Canton, about 1,400 refugees were forced to leave the camp after it was closed due to a lack of basic infrastructure and facilities, including water and electricity. Former residents set up makeshift camps in a nearby forest whilst others moved to derelict buildings. Source: BBC News and DW News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "30 December 2020: In Lipa village, Livno municipality, Canton 10, a fire of unidentified origin destroyed the Lipa Emergency Camp, leaving at least 900 migrants and refugees stranded in freezing winter temperatures and without shelter. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "11 December 2020: \u00a0In Mytilene, Lesvos island, two refugees were filmed being attacked by border guards and a police officer outside the Kara Tepe camp. The officers were suspended, and an internal investigation is ongoing. On December 12, four perpetrators were brought before a prosecutor, who charged them with inflicting bodily harm and torture, and breaking anti-racism laws. They were released pending trial. Sources: ACLED1\u00a0and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Algeria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 December 2020: The Algerian Government has planned the deportation of seven Yemeni asylum seekers to Yemen, where the latter claim that they would face a high risk of death, prompting Amnesty International to urge it not to go ahead with the repatriation. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "26 December 2020: Near Bhanine municipality, Minieh-Danniyeh district, North governorate, following an altercation between a member of a Lebanese family and Syrian workers, local youths set fire to tents of an informal refugee settlement, where the Syrian refugees and 75 families lived. Several people were injured and hospitalised. On 27 December, police arrested two Lebanese nationals and six Syrians over the dispute. Sources: New Age, South China Morning Post and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "31 December 2020: In Bethlehem, West Bank, four Palestinians were beaten and injured by Israeli military forces who were trying to arrest them in the Mukhayyam ad Duhayshah refugee camp. The victims were hospitalised. Source: ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "01 December 2020: In al-Hol camp, Hasaka governorate, a male Iraqi was shot dead in the third section of the camp by unidentified gunmen using a silenced gun. Sources: SNHR,\u00a0 Liveuamap and ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "03 December 2020: In Basira town, Deir-ez-Zor an IDP house was fired at by gunmen reportedly pretending to be IS. They asked for Zakat. Source: ACLED1\u00a0", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "10 December 2020: In al-Hol camp, Hasaka governorate, an Iraqi IDP was leaving the Mosque at the 4th section of the camp when gunmen shot him dead allegedly for being an Internal Security Forces collaborator. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "22 December 2020: Near Samedoun IDP camp, Idlib governorate, the body of a male teenager was found showing wounds indicating he was killed with a sharp object. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "23 December 2020: In al Nour IDP Camp, Aleppo governorate, several IDPs were injured and IDP tents damaged when caught in crossfire between al Shamiyah Front and al Mu\u2019tasem Division, both affiliated with the Syrian National Army. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2020-12", "Event_description": "24 December 2020: In al-Hol camp, Hasaka governorate, gunmen shot and killed an Iraqi IDP in front of his tent in the third section of the camp. It is the 8th assassination of its kind against Iraqi refugees since November. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3qnqOLg"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "07 January 2021: In Koumbri department, Yatenga province, a teacher was abducted by suspected volunteer fighters (VDP) inside an IDP camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "24 January 2021: In Kashuga village, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, an IDP camp was attacked for several hours by armed Nyatura militiamen. Two people were killed, and eight injured with machetes. Money and livestock was also stolen. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "Around 05 January 2021: In Tigray region, satellite images show suspected attacks on two refugee camps in the north of Tigray. The images show the aftermath of scorched earth-style attacks that targeted a World Food Programme storage site, a school, health care facilities and refugee shelters. At least 504 structures were extensively damaged by fire in Shimelba camp. Source: VICE", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "02 January 2021: Near Matari village, Maiduguri LGA, Borno state, Boko Haram militants stormed the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road in military uniforms and mounted a roadblock with three Hilux vans and motorcycles. The militants abducted between 20 and 50 motorists and passengers, including a Senior Protection Assistant of the UNHCR and the Secretary General of the National Union of Yobe State Students. Sources: ACLED1, Eons Intelligence, Nkiruka Nistroran, Sahel Standard I and Sahel Standard II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "28 January 2021: In Sulemanti, Magumeri LGA, Borno state, a fire that broke out in a community sheltering mainly IDPs destroyed properties, food items and makeshift homes. Source: HumAngle", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "Around 20 January 2021: In Lainya county, Central Equatoria state, three IDPs working on farmland were reportedly attacked by Mundaria pastoralists. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "07 January 2021: Around 2km east of Rwanda IDP camp, Tawilla locality, North Darfur state, a 16-year-old female IDP was gang raped by militiamen. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "12 January 2021: In Misterei town, Beida locality, West Darfur state, a female IDP was shot dead by gunmen near a water well. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "15-17 January 2021: Near Geneina city, West Darfur state, clashes between the Massalit and Rizeigat tribes in the two Krinding IDP camps broke out after a Massalit tribesman fatally stabbed a member of the Rizeigat. At least 160 deaths were reported, including children and new-borns, and over 200 people were left wounded. At least 50,000 people have been displaced. Sources: ABC, Perth Now, Radio Dabanga I and Radio Dabanga II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "Around 23 January 2021: At Adila Refugee camp, East Darfur state, the camp was attacked and torched by a militia comprising relatives of a man who had been killed in a fight with a South Sudanese refugee. Two South Sudanese refugees were killed and an unspecified number of refugees fled to Abu Jabra camp as a result. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Uganda", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "04 January 2021: In Omugo camp, Arua district, Northern region, a 30-year-old South Sudanese woman was killed by 13 Ugandan nationals also living within the camp who stormed her house and accused her of poisoning a woman. The perpetrators were arrested by the Ugandan police in Terego district. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "As reported on 31 December 2020: On Bhasan Char island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, the Government of Bangladesh continued to deny entry for the UNHCR to perform a technical and protection assessment of the recently-formed silt island to determine its habitability for refugees. The government has relocated nearly 3,500 Rohingya refugees there so far, with the intention to ultimately relocate up to 100,000 in total. Reports suggest some refugees are being forcibly relocated to the island against their will. Sources: Al Jazeera and RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "14 January 2021: In Teknaf sub-district, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a fire that UNICEF has described as arson destroyed four UNICEF learning centres for Rohingya children at the Nayapara Refugee Camp, along with 552 homes and 150 shops, and forcing around 3,500 people to flee. Whilst EU-ECHO stated that a faulty cooking gas cylinder may have ignited the blaze, one refugee alleged that a gang of thieves lit her shelter on fire after she refused to let her son join in their activities. Sources: Globe and , ECHO, RFA and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Kazakhstan", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "21 January 2021: In Almaty city, a Xinjiang-born female ethnic Kazakh refugee and activist engaged with exposing China's internment camps for Turkic minorities was attacked and injured by unknown individuals near her residence. The victim was hospitalized. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 January 2021: Near Velika Kladusa town and municipality, Una-Sana canton, Bosnian authorities have failed to assist hundreds of migrants sheltering in makeshift tents on frozen ground and abandoned houses, without heating or any other facilities. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Canary Islands", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "05 January 2021: In Tenerife island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife province, four asylum-seekers died en route to the Canary Islands from the coast of Africa. They were found dead on arrival when a boat carrying 47 asylum-seekers landed on El Cabezo beach. Source: Risk Map", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Cyprus", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "14 December 2020: Cypriot authorities reportedly removed the NGO Kisa for Migrants from a register of associations and foundations on the alleged grounds that it did not submit audited accounts and did not convene a general assembly within the timeframe set by the Interior Ministry, effectively rendering it unlawful. Source: Cyprus Mail", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Cyprus", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "12 January 2021: In Nicosia city and district, 25 asylum seekers were injured during a large brawl between nationals from Syria and several African countries in an overcrowded migrant reception camp. Windowpanes, fencing, beds and other equipment were damaged during the brawl. Source: ABC News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "27 January 2021: In Dahieh suburb, Beirut, the extension of a strict COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the Lebanese Government until February 08 has left thousands of Syrian refugees without sufficient food and basic supplies to survive. Source: NBC", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "03 January 2021: At Mukhayyam al Fawwar refugee camp, Hebron, West Bank, Israeli military forces stormed the camp and fired tear gas at Palestinian civilians' houses. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "19 January 2021: In Gaza Strip, shrapnel from an artillery shell fired by an Israeli tank hit a house at the Maghazi Refugee Camp, injuring a Palestinian man in the leg. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "03 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a female teenager was found by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) internal security force in section three of the camp with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "05 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the bodies of three Iraqi IDPs were found in section two bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "06 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a Syrian IDP was killed in section 5 of the camp by unidentified perpetrators using a bladed weapon for allegedly collaborating with SDF. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "07 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a male Syrian IDP was found inside a tent in Section Five. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "08 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the head of SDF and DFNS' Syrian Council, who is responsible for the administration of the affairs of refugees, as well as his son, were shot dead by suspected IS cells in the 4th section of the camp. The man\u2019s other son was also injured in the attack. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "22 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a woman was shot dead by SDF while trying to escape from the camp. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "24 January 2021: At Al Manhal camp, Idlib governorate, a male Syrian IDP was found murdered in his tent. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "27 January 2021:  At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was shot and wounded by gunmen. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "Around 07 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of an Iraqi refugee woman was found in section three of the camp with gunshot wounds to the head. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "Around 16 January 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the decapitated body of an Iraqi refugee was found in the camp by Asayish forces. Sources: North Press Agency and SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "19 January 2021: In Abidah, Marib district, an IDP camp came under fire from light weapons, killing a woman and a child and injuring another two civilians. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Guatemala", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "08 January 2021: A spokesperson for the Armed Forces of Guatemala announced that up to 4,000 soldiers would be deployed to reinforce Guatemalan borders to prevent new waves of US-bound migrants from advancing. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Mexico", "Date": "2021-01", "Event_description": "As reported on 12 January 2021: As migrants traverse Mexico irregularly in the hope of entering the US, local criminal actors continue to subject them to robbery, extortion, assault and rape. Transnational criminal organisations, in which Mexican authorities and officials are often complicit, also run migrant kidnapping rings and demand ransom from family members in the US. Source: InSight Crime", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2Z2RAgf"}, {"Country": "Cameroon", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "03 February 2020: In Kolofata village, Mayo-Sava department, Far North region, an IDP camp was looted by suspected Boko Haram militants. The Rapid Intervention Battalion intervened, driving the militants away from the camp in time to allow residents to recover some of the looted goods. Source: Sembe TV", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "15 February 2021: Near Mulongwe settlement, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, a five-year-old girl was strangled to death outside a refugee camp that hosts thousands of Burundian refugees. One suspect was arrested. Source: SOS Medias ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 07 February 2021: In Tigray province, Eritrean refugees in refugee camps face inhumane conditions following Ethiopian military operations in the area. Since the start of military operations, humanitarian access to four large refugee camps has been greatly reduced, hindering organisations including the WFP and UNHCR to provide essential supplies to IDP residents of camps in the area. Moreover, UNHCR estimates 15,000 to 20,000 refugees fled the two northern camps of the province and are dispersed in areas without humanitarian access. Source: Voa News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 11 February 2021: In Tigray region, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reported that Shimelba and Hitsats refugee camps were destroyed by the Ethiopian authorities and its inhabitants dispersed. The camp's destruction was confirmed using satellite imagery. Ethiopian officials blamed fighting in the area for the destruction. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "20 February 2021: At the Sansani IDP camp, Kabalewa commune, N'Guigmi department, Diffa region, suspected Bakura-JAS militants abducted four male IDPs from an IDP camp. Source: Urgence Diffa ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "21 February 2021: In Damboa Local Government Area, Borno state, Boko Haram militants attacked eight IDPs who had left their IDP camp to collect firewood from a nearby area. Rescuers recovered the decapitated bodies of five of the IDPs. The remaining three are missing, presumed to have been abducted. Sources: Naija News, Nkiruka Nistoran and Sahara Reporters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "02 February 2021: Near Nertiti West IDP camp, Nertiti locality, Central Darfur state, an IDP was assaulted by two men, one of them wearing a military uniform. The perpetrators first shot in the air, then stabbed the victim in the face and stole his car, mobile phone and other items. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 23 February 2021: In Nduta refugee camp, Kibondo district, Kigoma region, two refugees from Burundi were killed by unidentified armed men who also stole the bike of one of the refugees. The body of the second refugee was found close to the Tanzanian police. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Uganda", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "17 February 2021: In Ma\u2019aji Two refugee camp, Okusijioni sub-county, Adjumani District, Northern region, four to six South Sudanese children reportedly died from a suspected grenade explosion at the camp. Five other children were also seriously injured. Sources: Eye Radio and WikiRumours", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "As reported on 31 January 2021: Security officials reportedly committed violations of the rights of detained migrants in detention centres, including physical torture, beatings, solitary confinement, denial or delay of medical care and, in some cases, electric shocks. The authorities denied the accusations. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "07 February 2021: The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor denounced the inhumane and abusive treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in Malta, including the infliction of torture by officials, and called for the intervention of the EU Commission. Source: Reliefweb", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 14 February 2021: Malta denied the disembarkation of 146 migrants rescued by NGO Open Arms in its search and rescue area. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "03 February 2021: At Al-Hol  camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a woman in the fifth section of the camp was detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) just after receiving a money transfer. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "05 February 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a displaced male Iraqi civilian who reportedly worked as an informant for the Internal Security Forces (Asayish), was found in Section One bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Sources: SNHR and SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "07 February 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a displaced male Syrian civilian was found in Section Five bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "11 February 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a displaced male Iraqi civilian was found in Section Five bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "16 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, several IDPs were detained by the SDF during security operations in the camo. Two Moroccan women were detained as they attempted to escape the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "18 February 2021:  In Deir-ez-Zor governorate, several young men were detained by the SDF during a raid on a refugee camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "18 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a Iraqi refugee was detained by the SDF. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "19 February 2020: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a female Syrian IDP was found in Section Five bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "20 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, one Iraqi refugee was killed and another one wounded when unidentified gunmen fired at them with a machine gun. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "25 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a female IDP was shot dead by gunmen using a silencer gun. The victim\u2019s body was found in her tent in Section Five of the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 02 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a 18-year-old man was decapitated by unknown perpetrators and his body found in the fifth section of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 07 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of an Iraqi refugee believed to be a SDF volunteer was found in Section One with several gunshot wounds to the head, chest and abdomen. Sources: ACLED and SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 19 February 2021: At Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a displaced Syrian woman was found in Section One of the camp with gunshot wounds. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "Around 19 February 2021: In Al Salameh village, Aleppo governorate, the body of a displaced young girl was found at a refugee camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "02 February 2021: In Dar Sad district, Aden governorate, an IDP camp supervisor along with six civilians from the camp were reportedly kidnapped by pro-STC 4th brigade after shooting on the barracks. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "15 February 2021: In Sirwah district, Ma'rib governorate, an IDP camp housing about 20,000 IDPs was hit by missiles. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-02", "Event_description": "16 February 2021: In Marib city, Sirwah district, Ma'rib governorate, the Dhanah IDP camp was hit by artillery shells amidst intensified clashes. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/2OlDFQK"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "20 March 2021: In Masenze village, Beni territory, North Kivu province, six Congolese IDPs were killed by ADF forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "20 March 2021: At Taubamba and Mayalibo villages, Irumu territory, Ituri province, at least 11 Congolese IDPs were killed by the ADF, causing community displacement. An unspecified number of people were kidnapped. Sources: ACLED1, All Africa, GARDA,  7 sur 7 and Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "30 March 2021: Near Dima area, between the Hamdayat camp in Sudan and Humera city, Western Tigray region, two Ethiopian refugees were killed and two others wounded by Eritrean soldiers who shot at the refugees as they attempted to cross the border back into Ethiopia. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "24 March 2021: In Quitunda village, Cabo Delgado province, thousands of people displaced due to an IS attack in Pemba have sought refuge near the Total gas project site. Sources: Club of Mozambique I, Club of Mozambique II and Club of Mozambique III", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "21 March 2021: At Wirsnat village, Tillia commune, Tahoua region, three people from the Tuareg community, some of whom were IDPs, were reportedly killed when gunmen on motorbikes - likely ISGS - raided the village. One other was wounded. The assailants also attacked several nearby villages, hamlets, and camps. Sources:  AA, ACLED1, Africa News, Al Jazeera, BBC, GARDA, France 24, Le Figaro, Lib\u00e9ration, The Guardian, UNHCR and UN News ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "21 March 2021: At Intazeyene village, Tillia commune, Tahoua region, at least 15 people from the Tuareg community, including internally displaced persons, were killed and two were severely wounded when suspected ISGS gunmen on motorbikes raided the village. The perpetrators destroyed the main water station and pipes, as well as the phone tower, cutting communication and water supply to the displaced population and host communities. Sources: AA, ACLED1, Africa News, Al Jazeera, BBC,  France 24, GARDA,  Le Figaro, Lib\u00e9ration, The Guardian,   UNHCR and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "21 March 2021: At Bakorat village, Tillia commune, Tahoua region, at least 126 people from the Tuareg community, including internally displaced persons, were killed by suspected ISGS militants. Additional unidentified numbers were also injured in the attack. The perpetrators set fire to the village and seized a large amount of livestock. The assailants also attacked several nearby villages, hamlets, and camps. Sources: AA, ACLED, Africa News, Al Jazeera, BBC, GARDA, France 24, Le Figaro, Lib\u00e9ration, The Guardian,  UN News and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "01-02 March 2021: In Dikwa town, Borno state, an attack launched by alleged ISWAP insurgents against the area forced 75,470 IDPs to flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere. Source: AFP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "07 March 2021: In Maiduguri city, Borno state, 650 households out of 1,100 at an IDP camp located at the Mohammed Goni College of Islamic Legal Studies were allegedly found to be posing as IDPs, arriving during the day when food is distributed and leaving for their private homes at night. Source: Sahara Reporters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "28 March 2021: In Budi county, Eastern Equatoria state, Camp 15 was stormed by gunmen who attacked Boya ethnic group civilians, killing at least 15 (one of whom died later of their wounds; one report states 17 were killed), and wounding between four and seven others. The wounded were transferred to Kapoeta Hospital. At least 12 of those killed were women. Several dwellings were also burned down. Investigations are ongoing. Sources: ACLED1, Radio Tamazuj I and Radio Tamazuj II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "Around 01 March 2021: In the Ayour Bari area, Saraf Omra locality, North Darfur state, a 45-year-old IDP woman was fetching firewood when five gunmen approached her and raped her. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "04 March 2021: In West Kordofan state, gunmen attacked residents of the Fulla Refugee Camp while they were asleep, killing five South Sudanese refugees. Four more were hospitalised with gunshot wounds. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "11 March 2021: In the Karli camp area of Kass town, Kass locality, South Darfur state, a male IDP was shot and wounded at his residence. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "13 March 2021: In Amar Allah village, North Darfur state, dozens of gunmen riding camels and horses shot at one IDP of the Fata Borno Camp and beat two more with sticks and whips. The IDPs were collecting firewood at the time. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "16 March 2021: In Nyala city, South Darfur state, gunmen attacked the Kalma IDP Camp from three directions. An IDP woman who lived next to the UNAMID base was injured as the perpetrators fired live ammunition. The governor of South Darfur was accused by a pro-SLM/A al Nur IDP group of building a militia for the purpose of forcibly clearing out the camp. Sources:  ACLED and Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "21 March 2021: At Kalma IDP camp, Nyala locality, South Darfur state, the camp was stormed by a militia group who fired live rounds into the camp. No casualties were reported.. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "06 March 2021: In Nduta Refugee camp, Kibondo district, Kigoma region, a Burundian refugee was kidnapped by unidentified men. Police claim the refugee was kidnapped as a result of his testimonies to international organisations around the kidnapping of eight Burundian refugees, who were deported to Burundi in August 2020 after weeks of detention in Tanzania. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "17 March 2021: In Bhasan Char island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, upon the approval of local authorities, a team of UN officials arrived on a three-day visit to evaluate the hospitality and safety of Bhasan Char island. Currently, 14,000 Rohingya refugees live on the island, having been relocated there despite international criticism that safety on the newly formed silt island had not been guaranteed. Sources: Radio Free Asia I and Radio Free Asia II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "As reported on 22 March 2021: In the Balukhali Camp, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a massive fire ripped through the camp, destroying between 700 and 1,000 Rohingya refugee shelters. At least three people were killed, including two children aged six and nine. An INGO health facility and more than 100 shops were also destroyed. Source: Radio Free Asia and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "22 March 2021: In Ukhia upazila, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a massive fire of unidentified origin totally or partially destroyed 10,000 shelters within five settlements at the Balukhali Camp, namely Camps 8-West and 8-East, as well as Camps 8, 9, 10 and 11, leaving an estimated 45,000 Rohingya refugees homeless. At least 15 people died, including two children aged six and nine, and 560 injured, and 400 missing. More than 100 shops, health centres, distribution points, and NGO facilities were also destroyed in the blaze. Barbed-wire fencing on the outer boundary of the settlement, erected by decree of the Government of Bangladesh, reportedly hampered rescue efforts and caused injuries. Sources: Al Jazeera, Radio Free Asia I, Radio Free Asia II, New Age I, New Age II, The New Arab I, The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "As reported on 10 March 2021: According to a report published by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Maltese authorities continued to detain more than 90 percent of 1,400 migrants at the Marsa Initial Reception Centre, Hermes Block, Hal Far Reception Centre and Safi Detention Centre under public health grounds, declared unlawful by a Maltese court. Source: Times of Malta", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "18 March 2021: The engine of a wooden boat carrying more than 100 people caught fire, leading to an estimated 60 deaths. Nearly 300 people making the Mediterranean crossing have died so far this year. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "15 March 2021: In Jenin-Mukhayyam Jenin refugee camp, northern West Bank, Palestinian police forces fired tear gas and beat up civilians at a house belonging to a Hamas Movement leader, allegedly for violation of coronavirus restrictions. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "01 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, gunmen shot dead a displaced Iraqi civilian at Section One of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "03 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the body of an Iraqi IDP was found in the Third Section of the camp. Sources: ACLED1 and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "04 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP woman was fatally shot in the head and the chest by gunmen in the First Section of the camp. Source: ACLED1 and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "06 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an IDP woman was shot dead by gunmen in the Fifth Section of the camp and two Iraqi men in the First Section. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "07 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi child was fatally shot in his head and shoulder by gunmen in the First Section of the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "Around 09 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the body of an Iraqi refugee was found in the Second Section of the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "10 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, two Iraqi refugees were shot dead and two other persons were wounded, including a girl, by suspected ISIS gunmen in the First Section of the camp. Source: SOHR and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "14 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi displaced civilian was arrested by the SDF for unknown reasons. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "15 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the bodies of two Iraqi refugees were found in the Third Section of the camp bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "17 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP working for the Iraqi Council in the camp was shot dead by ISIS cells. Source: SOHR and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "19 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, several IDPs were arrested by the SDF for unknown reasons. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "21 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the body of an 18-year-old Iraqi IDP was found with gunshot wounds in the Second Section of the camp. Source: Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "22 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a 23-year-old Iraqi refugee was found in the First Section of the camp bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "22 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, the body of a 44-year-old Iraqi refugee was found in the Second Section of the camp bearing signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "25 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, a young school guard and former member of IS was killed by an armed group and his body found with several gunshot and slaughter marks in the Sixth Section of the camp. The victim\u2019s brother was injured. Sources: ACLED1, SOHR and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "29 March 2021: At al Hol camp, al-Hasakah governorate, 23 people including ten Iraqi IDPs were detained during a security campaign carried out by the SDF and supported by Asayish. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "02 March 2021:  In As Sawabin, Wadi Dhanah valley, Sirwah village, Marib district,  an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells, killing livestock. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "02 March 2021: In Wadi Al Hayyal, Wadi Dhanah valley, Sirwah village, Marib district, an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells, killing livestock. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "07 March 2021: In Sanaa, guards at a Houthi-run detention facility reportedly rounded up hundreds of migrants, mostly Ethiopian, and placed them in a hangar after they protested against overcrowding. The guards subsequently launched an unidentified projectile into the building, producing a lot of smoke and causing the eyes of those demonstrating to burn. A second projectile, described by the victims as a bomb, was then fired into the building, exploding and starting a fire. At least 44 people were killed, and 193 injured, half of whom remain in serious condition. As of March 10, increased security presence in hospitals had also been posing challenges for the IOM and other humanitarians to access the injured. Sources: ABC, The New Arab I, The New Arab II, The New Arab III and The New Arab IV", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "09 March 2021: In As Sawabin, Wadi Dhanah valley, Sirwah village, Marib district,  an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells, killing livestock. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "22 March 2021: In Sirwah district, Marib governorate, Al Mil IDP camp was hit by artillery shells. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "24 March 2021: In Hayran district, Hajjah governorate, Ad Dayr IDP camp was hit by artillery shells. The camp reportedly houses 113 families. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "As reported on 19 March 2021: In Marib governorate, a February offensive launched by Houthi rebels to capture the regional capital Marib from the internationally recognised government has placed one million IDPs at grave risk. Four IDP camps have already been abandoned. As fighting rages on, at least 385,000 IDPs could face further displacements. Sources: The New Arab I, The New Arab II and The New Arab III", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Mexico", "Date": "2021-03", "Event_description": "27 March 2021: In Tulum, Quintana Roo, a female asylum seeker from El Salvador lost consciousness when a police officer tried to restrain her pressing his knee against her back while three other officers watched. The victim's spine was fractured and ultimately led to her death. The event was recorded and the video published on various social media, causing international public outrage. The director of Public Safety and Transit of Tulum was removed from his post and, on 29 March, four police officers were arrested. Sources: ACLED1, BBC, Proceso and RTP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/3agyOYI"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "25 April 2021: At Koumbri town, Yatenga province, two IDPs were abducted along with their tricycles by presumed Katiba Macina (JNIM) militants after returning to town to fetch their belongings. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Djibouti", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "12 April 2021: Off the coast of Obock town and region, a boat transporting around 60 refugees from Yemen capsized in rough seas. 34 people, including many children, drowned. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "As reported on 15 April 2021: In Tigray region, temporary and intermittent improvements in humanitarian access have not been enough to confront the problem of insufficient amounts of aid reaching people in need, including IDPs, who are increasingly suffering from hunger and disease. At least four IDPs have reportedly starved to death, amid mounting evidence of an impending famine in the region. Some sources regard the famine as being a weapon of war by the Ethiopian and Eritrean authorities. Source: The Economist and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Kenya", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "08 April 2021: Update: A high court temporarily blocked the closure of the Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa county, and Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana county. UNHCR was given a 14-day ultimatum to present a plan and timeline within which to close it. Sources: Radio Tamazuj and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Niger", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "13 April 2021: In Gamari village, Diffa department and region, following a series of assaults in a neighbouring Nigerian town of Damask, ISWAP fighters gathered villagers and warned them not to accept any humanitarian aid from NGOs, and to refrain from hosting any Damask IDPs. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "26 April 2021: In Makurdi LGA, Benue state, Abagena IDP camp was attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen who killed at least seven people and wounded several others. Sources: Garda World, Punch Nigeria and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "06 April 2021: In El Geneina city, South Darfur state, hundreds of militants torched houses at the Abu Zar IDP Camp, killing 32 people and injuring 78. Sources: Dabanga Sudan and The New Humanitarian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "08 April 2021: At Salma area, Kreinik locality, West Darfur state, a male IDP was killed by gunmen. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "10 April 2021: At Kalma IDP Camp, South Darfur state, five youth refugees were injured and a man killed when they were attacked reportedly by the transitional government\u2019s military while watching a football match. Sources: Radio Dabanga I and Radio Dabanga II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "11 April 2021: At Kalma IDP Camp, South Darfur state, an IDP man was killed when a civilian truck was attacked by members of Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A-Nur). Sources: ACLED1 and Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 April 2021: In Bhashan Char island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, measures to protect Rohingya refugees from storm surges and flooding have not yet been fully implemented by Bangladeshi authorities, prompting the UNHCR to urge the Bangladeshi Government to slow down its relocation exercises. Source: Radio Free Asia", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "25 April 2021: In the Bay of Bengal, pirates targeted 30 Rohingya asylum seekers \u2014 20 women, five men and five children \u2014 aboard a boat by looting their valuables and damaging the engine of the vessel, leaving them stranded at sea for two days. They were eventually rescued by a coast guard team and referred to the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "As reported on 06 April 2021: Due to a lack of investment by the Lebanese Government in targeted outreach aimed at building trust with long-marginalised communities, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is at risk of marginalising refugees who form part of a third of Lebanon\u2019s population. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "20 April 2021: In international waters, three boats carrying refugees found themselves in distress amidst up to six-metre waves. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "21 April 2021: In international waters, a rubber dinghy carrying around 130 refugees capsized amidst rough seas. At least ten bodies were found on 23 April. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "22 April 2021: In international waters, a wooden boat carrying 40 refugees found itself in distress. A search operation by the NGO vessel Ocean Viking yielded no results. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Spain", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "26 April 2021: Off the coast of Tenerife island, Canary Islands, a Spanish Army helicopter airlifted two male refugees and one female refugee found still alive on a boat drifting with 24 dead bodies, including those of two children, all of sub-Saharan African origin. On 28 April, the vessel was towed by a Spanish maritime rescue vessel to the Port of Los Cristianos. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 April 2021: In the absence of a renewed EU-Turkey accord on migration, millions of Syrian asylum seekers and refugees are at risk of losing access to health care, education, and cash allowances paid for through the deal. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "10 April 2021: In Tripoli, a shooting from an unidentified source at the al-Mabani Collection and Return Centre, which hosts around 1,500 migrants, led to the death of one person and the injury of two more, aged 17 and 18. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "03 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, four members of ISIS cells were arrested by Asayish in the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "05 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, three people were arrested by Asayish during a security campaign, allegedly due to communication with IS. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "09 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, 13 IDPs, mostly from Iraq, were detained by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as they were being smuggled out of the camp using water tankers. Source: ACLED", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "10 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an unspecified number of IDPs from various sections of the camp were detained by SDF during a security campaign. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "13 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, several people from the Fifth section of the camp were detained by SDF. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "13 April 2021: In Hasaka city and governorate, the body of a male IDP who had been arrested by SDF militia and interned in al Sena\u2019a prison in 2018 was handed over to his family bearing signs of torture. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "14 April 2021: On the outskirts of Ein al Arab city, Aleppo governorate, a male IDP was shot by SDF militia at an SDF checkpoint. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2021: At Tal Samn camp, Ar-Raqqa countryside, four IDPs were detained during a security campaign carried out by SDF on charges of dealing with an armed group. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "17 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP was shot dead in the First section of the camp by IS cells using a silencer pistol. Two Iraqi women were injured during the assassination. Sources: SOHR and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "20 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, seven IDPs, mostly Iraqi, were arrested by SDF during a security raid in the camp, allegedly in connection with the killing of an Iraqi refugee three days earlier. Sources: ACLED1 and SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "Around 02 April 2021: At al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the decapitated bodies of a female and a male Iraqi IDPs were found in the sewage of the First section of the camp. A senior ISIS commander was arrested and admitted ordering the killings in early 2020. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "16 April 2021: Off the coast of Sfax city and governorate, a boat transporting refugees of African descent capsized, causing at least 11 men, eight women and a baby to drown. Three people were rescued, while 17 perished. Search operations were halted due to bad weather, and were intended to continue the next day. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "02 April 2021:  On Haddah street, As Sabain district, Amanat Al Asimah governorate, two African refugees were shot dead in front of the UNHCR headquarters as authorities attempted to disperse a protest. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "03 April 2021: In Marib governorate, a huge fire of unidentified origin broke out at the Al-Jufaina IDP Camp resulting in the death of a five-year-old child and the injury of at least five people, including three women and a child. The blaze also destroyed 25 residences, and partially damaged ten more, forcing families to seek shelter at a nearby public school. Sources: ECHO, The National News and Twitter", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-04", "Event_description": "03 April: In As Sawabin, Wadi Dhanah, Sirwah district, Ma\u2019rib governorate, an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Apr2021Protection"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "24 May 2021: In Ouahigouya town, Yatenga province, six Fulani IDPs family members were kidnapped overnight by Koglweogo volunteer fighters (VDP). Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 May 2021: The Burkinabe Government has banned local and foreign journalists from visiting IDP camps, citing their safety and the dignity of those displaced for the ban. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Burundi", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "04 May 2021: In Mutaho refugee camp, Mutaho commune, Gitega province, a refugee was tortured and injured by police. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "05 May 2021: In Kabara village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, three IDP women looking for food in their fields were abducted by Gumino militiamen and taken to Kamombo, Gumino\u2019s headquarters, and killed. Sources: ACLED1 and Actualite", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "18 May 2021: At the Mpati refugee camp, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, the Alliance des patriotes pour un Congo libre et souverain APCLS/Nyatura Abazungu) coalition fighters attacked the camp, killing an IDP woman and stealing 22 goats. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "24 May 2021: In Shire town, North Western zone, Tigray region, Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers detained over 500 men and women from IDP camps. Several men were beaten, and their phones and money confiscated. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Malawi", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "06 May 2021: The Malawian Government announced a plan to enforce a policy from last April to forcibly relocate approximately 2,000 people back into a designated refugee camp. A court injunction has prevented the relocation, but authorities have appealed. Source: VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique ", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "03 May 2021: In Macomia town, three girls, at least one of whom was an IDP, were reported missing after going to a well to fetch water. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique ", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "03 May 2021: Near Mucongwe island, Macomia district, Cabo Delgado province, two IDP boats were fired at by an Islamist militia, killing seven on board. Sources: Cabo Ligado Weekly and Pinnacle News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique ", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "03 May 2021: On Makaloe island, Cabo Delgado province, an unspecified number of IDPs en route from Palma to Pemba by sea, were stopped by insurgent fighters pretending to be displaced people. They were taken to Pangane, where about 40 escaped. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique ", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "Around 05 May 2021: Near Makolowe island, close to Pemba city, Cabo Delgado province, four IDPs boats fleeing Palma were captured by an Islamist militia along with six other fishing vessels. The number of IDPs abducted is unknown. Sources: O Pais and  VOA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "27 April 2021: In Makurdi LGA, Benue state, Fulani herdsmen attacked the Abagena community housing an IDP camp, killing seven IDPs. Sources: Daily Post and Premium Times", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "06 May 2021: In Khor Jagedeldei, North Darfur state, a male IDP on his way from the Fata Borno IDP camp to Kutum was killed by herdsmen. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "17 May 2021: At Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kasulu district, Kigoma region, at least five Burundian refugees were injured during clashes between refugees and police officers after the police looted shops and burnt wooden stands. The police subsequently attempted to use tear gas to disperse the crowds. Sources: ACLED1 and SOS Medias", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "Between 8 and 23 May 2021: According to the National Migration Services (SENAMI), Tanzania has deported 1,620 Mozambicans fleeing violence in Cabo Delgado province. UNHCR has protested against the deportation and urged Tanzanian authorities to grant asylum to people displaced by attacks in the province. Sources: Club of Mozambique I and Club of Mozambique", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "15 May 2021: At the Kutupalong refugee camp, Cox's Bazar district, a Rohingya community leader was shot dead by armed perpetrators while he was at his shop inside the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Albania", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "19 May 2021: In Durres, a Morrocan asylum seeker was beaten by police while in custody. The police claim the man was beaten during a bar fight. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "03 May 2021: On Chios island, a young Somali registered refugee reportedly died of natural causes, alone, in the island\u2019s refugee camp. According to aid workers on the Greek islands, this incident is the result of failings of EU-wide containment policies. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 May 2021: In Central Greece and Central Macedonia administrative regions, Greek authorities started building three metre high walls around the Ritsona and Diavata Camps which they claim are for the protection of those living there. Plans to construct walls around 24 camps on mainland Greece are underway. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "As reported on 28 May 2021: The Greek Government has issued an EU-wide tender to build two closed controlled structures replacing two camps on Lesbos and Chios islands, intended to improve living conditions and alleviate migration flows on local communities. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "As reported on 27 May 2021: A UNHCR report on the conditions for refugees and asylum seekers described overcrowding and lack of proper sanitation and medical care, including for COVID-19 prevention. It was also reported that guards and security forces used excessive force to quash protests over living conditions. Source: Times of Malta and OHCHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "01 - 08 May 2021: Off the coast of Libya, a rubber dinghy carrying two dozen refugees and asylum seekers capsized, causing at least 11 people to drown. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "09 May 2021: Off the coast of Libya, a boat carrying at least 45 refugees and asylum seekers capsized, causing at least five people to drown. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "12 May 2021: At Mukhayyam al Fawwar IDP camp, Hebron city, West Bank, a Palestinian civilian was shot by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during an overnight raid. He later died from his wounds as the Israeli military forces blocked the medics from treating him. Source: AP and ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "As reported on 15 May 2021: At Al-Shati Camp, Gaza city, an Israeli airstrike hit a home, killing 10 members of a Palestinian family, including children. Source: UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "08 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP was shot dead by ISIS members in the first section of the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "09 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP woman was shot dead in the first section of the camp by gunmen. Source: SNHR and SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "11 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, the former head of the Iraqi Council and his son were shot dead by suspected ISIS cells. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "12 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi IDP man was shot dead in the second section of the camp by unidentified perpetrators. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "19 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, two female Iraqi IDPs were shot dead in the first section of the camp by gunmen believed to be ISIS affiliates. Sources: SNHR, SOHR I and SOHR II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "26 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an unspecified number of IDPs were detained by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allegedly on charges of belonging to ISIS. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "28 May 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an IDP man was shot dead in the fifth section of the camp by ISIS affiliates. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "18 May 2021: Off the coast of Zarzis commune, Medenine governorate, a boat carrying over 90 refugees and asylum seekers sank under unclear circumstances. More than 50 people went missing, presumed dead, and 33 were rescued by Tunisian authorities. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "11 May 2021: At the Harmandali detention centre, Cigli district, Izmir, a group of refugees and asylum seekers were assaulted by gendarmerie soldiers.. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "25 May 2021: Near Sanaa University, Amanat al Asimaha governorate, a Somali refugee was shot five times by a Houthi-affiliated armed man, and subsequently died from his wounds. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "http://bit.ly/May2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-05", "Event_description": "30-31 May 2021: In Boga village, Irumu territory, Ituri province, and Tchabi village, North Kivu province, suspected ADF militiamen set ablaze over 70 shelters and stores at the Rubingo III IDP Site, leaving 30 IDPs and seven children dead. 25 IDPs were abducted and property was looted. Sources: Al Jazeera, OCHA, UN News and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "05 June 2021: On the outskirts of Bambari town, Ouaka prefecture, Central African troops entered the Elevage Camp and ordered IDPs to leave the site immediately amidst clashes with rebel groups. Guns were fired into the air, leading residents to panic and vacate the area. Locals subsequently looted goats and mattresses belonging to those displaced. The camp was then burned down, and tents and shops destroyed. A health post run by MSF was also completely destroyed. Sources: Journal de Bangui, MSF, and MSF Western & Central Africa", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "Around 09 June 2021: In Nguia-Bouar town, Nana-Mambere prefecture, an IDP camp was attacked by 3R rebels from CPC (Coalition of Patriots for Change). Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "01 June 2021: In Bahema Boga chieftaincy, Irumu territory, Ituri province, 11 shelters within an IDP site were set ablaze, allegedly by inhabitants of another IDP camp in Boga village. Inhabitants of the Boga village camp are claimed to have sought retribution for a deadly attack on 30-31 May on their own IDP camp. As a result of the attacks, four IDP sites in the area were emptied as IDPs fled to more secure areas. Source: Radio Okapi  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "07 June 2021: In North Kivu province, an LNGO accused local officials in Rutshuru territory of misappropriating humanitarian aid in the form of food supplies which had been originally destined to help IDPs in Goma. Source: Radio Moto", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "25 June 2021: In Bukiringi village, Walendu Bindi chieftaincy, Irumu territory, Ituri province, a vehicle transporting IDPs was targeted in an ambush by ADF rebels, resulting in four dead and five severely injured. Source: Actualit\u00e9", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "10 June 2021: In Pemba town, Cabo Delgado province, the Mozambican Red Cross reportedly said it would no longer accept beneficiary lists from local officials due to a lack of transparency from government officials and accusations from IDPs that lists had been used to divert aid to local patrimonial networks.. Source: Cabo Delgado Weekly and Club of Mozambique", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "17 June 2021: At Quitunda village, Cabo Delgado province, a makeshift settlement was raided and IDPs property looted by government forces. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "Around 01 June 2021: According to the UNHCR report, a Mozambican woman was forced to give birth with no medical care while being deported from Tanzania back to Mozambique. Source: Cabo Ligado Weekly", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "14 June 2021: In Kibi region, Central Darfur state, two IDPs living in the North Camp Centre 7 in Nierteti, were shot and injured by two armed men wearing military uniforms riding a motorcycle. The perpetrators also stole sheep. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "India", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "18 June 2021: At Tirunelveli village, Tirunelveli district, Taamil Nadu state, the Subramaniyapuram Sri Lanka refugee camp was stormed by six men from the caste Hindus of Munneerpallam village who attacked and injured two refugees and a Dalit youth, allegedly in response to previous intercommunal hostilities. Sources: ACLED1, India Today and New India Express", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Denmark", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2021: The Danish Parliament adopted a new legislation to open asylum centres outside Europe, where applicants for international protection would be flown to as their application is processed in Denmark. The plan, according to the European Commission, violates existing EU asylum rules. If the application is approved and the applicant is granted international protection, the beneficiary would be given the right to live in the host country, but not in Denmark. Sources: Danish Refugee Council and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "France", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "04 June 2021: On the outskirts of Calais city, French security forces dismantled a temporary camp in abandoned industrial buildings housing hundreds of mostly young men. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2021: The Greek Government is set to use EU-provided cannons, which emit a high-pitched sound as loud as a jet engine, to detect the movement of migrants entering Greece via the Evros River along the Greek-Turkish border. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "As reported on 03 June 2021: In Al Anbar and Nineveh governorates, the Iraqi Government is set to close the last two remaining IDP camps in government-controlled territory. In the past seven months, the government closed 16 other camps, leaving at least 24,801 IDPs without assurances that they could safely return to their homes. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "04 June 2021: In Duhok governorate, a short circuit triggered a fire at the Sharia Camp. 250 out of 400 tents were completely destroyed and 25 people injured. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Iraq", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "05 June 2021: In Makhmur town and district, Erbil governorate, a Turkish drone targeted a kindergarten near a school, in a UN-supported camp for Kurdish IDPs, killing three civilians and wounding two more. Sources: Airwars, France 24 and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "As reported on 17 June 2021: In Tripoli, guards at the Mabani and Abu Salim detention centres have subjected asylum seekers and refugees to repeated beatings and other acts of violence, causing at least 19 to suffer from fractures, bruises, cuts, abrasions and blunt trauma. Sources: AP, MSF, The Guardian, The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "As reported on June 20 2021: In Tripoli, five female asylum-seekers, aged between 15 to 18-years-old, were sexually assaulted by guards in Shara al-Zawiya detention center. The victims said that they had to submit to sexual assault in exchange for using the bathroom, calling family or simply to avoid being beaten by the guards. Source: AP News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "01 June 2021:  Al Al Quds - Mukhayyam Shuafat refugee camp was raided by undercover Israeli military forces who fired tear gas canisters, assaulted Palestinian civilians and arrested three people. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "03 June 2021:  At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi minor was shot dead by gunmen in the second section of the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "07 June 2021: In al Ra\u2019ie town, Aleppo governorate, an IDP male was killed as a result of a suicide bomber attack targeting a local market. Seven civilians were also injured. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "09 June 2021: Near al Sawaghiya village, Idlib governorate, Syrian artillery units fired a shell at al Abrar IDP Camp, damaging a number of tents including two serving as a school and a mosque. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "11 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a man was killed with a silencer gun by gunmen believed to be IS, while he was leaving the mosque in the fourth section of the camp after Friday prayers. Source: ACLED1 and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "17 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, 15 women were arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after a hole dug in the camp was found. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "23 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was shot in the head and killed by IS in the third section of the camp. Sources: ACLED1 and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "25 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Russian national suffered a murder attempt by wives of suspected IS fighters in the IS family\u2019s area of the camp. Source: Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "26 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a 36-year-old Iraqi IDP was shot dead by suspected IS militants. Source: Liveuamap", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "28 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, the bodies of two female sisters were found in the fifth section of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "29 June 2021: At Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a male IDP was shot dead by gunmen in the fourth section of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/June2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "29 June 2021: In Rubkona county, Unity state, an elderly man was killed when armed perpetrators entered the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Protection of Civilians site. The victim was reportedly an employee of an oil company based in the area. It is unclear whether the attack was indiscriminate or targeted. Source: ACLED1 and Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "28 June 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, two female IDPs were shot and killed in the fifth section of the camp by armed perpetrators, who are suspected to be Islamic State (IS) militants. The victims, of which one was 17 years old, were sisters. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-06", "Event_description": "29 June 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi IDP was shot and killed in the first section of the camp by suspected IS militants. Another two IDPs were also reported to be killed on the same day in the fourth section of the camp. Sources: ACLED1 and SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "05 July 2021: In Bouna village, Ouindigui department, Loroum province, several female IDPs who returned to their village to collect their belongings were assaulted, robbed and injured by suspected Katiba Macina or Ansaroul Islam (JNIM) militants. The perpetrators stole mobile phones. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "05 July 2021: In Til-Zalayanane village, Tin-Akoff commune, Oudalan province, two IDPs were killed during an attack on the village by five Islamic State of West-Africa Province (ISWAP) militants. Source: Net Afrique", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2021: In Firka village, Pissila department, Sanmatenga province, a male IDP was abducted and killed by suspected JNIM militants. Sources: ACLED1  and Net Afrique ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "25 July 2021: In Markoye town, Markoye department, Oudalan province, an IDP was injured after soldiers fired warning shots. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "29 July 2021: In Barsalogo town, Barsalogho department, Sanmatenga province, two IDPs were abducted by suspected JNIM militants in the IDP camp. The two victims were members of the Fulani community, including a community leader. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 12 July 2021: In PK8 IDP Camp, Bamburi town, Ouaka prefecture, a 50-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a machete who attempted to rape her. Source: UNFPA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 12 July 2021: In PK8 IDP Camp, Bamburi town, Ouaka prefecture, a 12-year-old girl was raped by her uncle inside the camp. The man is reportedly in jail. Source: UNFPA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "CAR", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 12 July 2021: In PK8 IDP Camp, Bamburi town, Ouaka prefecture, a 14-year-old girl was raped by a 56-year-old man whilst she was returning from the field. The girl\u2019s father filed a complaint against the man and he is currently in jail. Source: UNFPA ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "21 July 2021: In Moboko-centre, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, a female Burundian refugee was raped by armed men wearing military uniforms. The perpetrators also stole the victim\u2019s money. She was later taken to a clinic in Mboko in very critical condition. Source: La Prunelle", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "Around 21 July 2021: In Adi Harush refugee camp, Tigray region, dozens of Eritrean refugees were arrested by Tigray Defence Forces (TDF). Mobile phones were also confiscated. TDF have been accused of abducting refugees and looting supplies in the camp over the past weeks. Just over a week prior to the attack, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expressed his concern over hostilities against Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia. Sources: ACLED1, AP, and UNHCR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2021: In Damboa LGA, Borno state, a hospital in an IDP camp was attacked by ISWAP militants. Six civilians were injured during the attack. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "07 July 2021: In Kalima Al Hilla area, Beliel locality, South Darfur state, unidentified perpetrators attacked two IDPs who were travelling back to Kalma IDP camp. One IDP was killed and the other was injured. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "Around 19 July 2021: In Beliel locality, South Darfur state, returning IDPs and farmers were assaulted by unidentified perpetrators during several attacks, resulting in the death of at least seven civilians and more civilians injured. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "Around 18 July 2021: In Kabkabiya locality, North Darfur state, Sortony IDP camp was attacked with artillery shelling. At least 17 people died, including five children and seven women, and others were injured. A number of camp houses were also destroyed.  Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Tanzania", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "Around 16 July 2021: On the border between Tanzania and Kigoma province, returning Burundi refugees report that it is commonplace for Tanzanian border guards to demand ransom to cross the border and confiscate their belongings without valid reason. Source: SOS Media", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Afghanistan", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 01 July 2021: Update: The International Refugee Assistance Project has filed a lawsuit against the US Government on behalf of an Afghan civil engineer \u2014 who had worked with the US army for a decade in Afghanistan \u2014 for denying his visa application under the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa programme, whose aim is to allow eligible applicants to resettle to safety in the US if they face persistent threats for their collaboration with US military forces during the Afghan War. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2021: In Saw township, Gangaw district, Magway region, soldiers looted over 20 motorcycles belonging to IDPs in an IDP camp and set some on fire. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "13 July 2021: In Mindat township and district, Chin state, a UNHCR convoy began a planned three-day distribution of COVID-19 PPEs, mosquito nets, mats, blankets, kitchen utensils, solar lanterns and tarps for the rainy season, intended for some 5,000 IDPs. However, on 14 July, junta forces only allowed the aid workers to assist 50 families sheltering in a military-controlled monastery and church, citing security concerns. On 15 July, soldiers allowed the UNHCR to aid 16 more families, local religious leaders and relief groups, though at the same time preventing the humanitarian agency from helping more than 400 families sheltering in places of worship and schools not designated as IDP shelters by the military. Source: RFA", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 15 July 2021: In Kyauktaw Township, Rakhin state, a minor girl was raped inside an unspecified IDP camp. Source: BNI Online", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "08 July 2021: In Korydallos, Piraeus city, Attica region, a group of Kurdish and Turkish prisoners who had applied for asylum were assaulted by armed police officers in the prison courtroom after the group had refused to be transported back to their cells during a break in the trial. One of the victims was hospitalised following the assault. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2021: Off the coast of Sicily region, 369 asylum seekers and refugees aboard a wooden boat launched from Libya were rescued by the NGO vessel Ocean Viking before their vessel capsized. On 08 July, Italian authorities allowed the rescue ship to dock in August city. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "UK", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2021: The UK Government published the Nationality and Borders Bill intended to overhaul the country\u2019s immigration system by penalising people who knowingly arrive in the UK without permission, including asylum seekers. The bill also seeks to allow the Government to move applicants for international protection to a safe third country whilst processing their application. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2021: At the entrance of Mukhayyam Al Arroub camp, Hebron, West Bank, a Palestinian refugee was beaten up by Israeli soldiers. Source: ACLED1 ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2021: In Dahiyat Salam neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, Al Quds governorate, West Bank, a school located in Shu\u2019fat refugee camp was demolished by Israeli authorities using a bulldozer. According to Israeli authorities, the school was built without a permit, whilst it was reported that the owner had attempted to receive a permit without receiving any response. Confrontations arose between Palestinians and the Israeli army during the demolition. Source: Palestine News & Info Agency", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "06 July 2021: At the UN Security Council (UNSC), Russia failed to participate in negotiations on a draft UN resolution proposed by the UNSC pen holders on Syria, Ireland and Norway, which would have authorised the delivery of cross-border aid into Syria via two border crossings, including the re-opening of the Yaroubiya crossing from Iraq to the mainly Kurdish-controlled northeast which was closed as a result of Russian veto in 2020. A second draft was officially objected to by China on 07 July. The pen holders drafted an amended proposal for the delivery of humanitarian aid solely through the Turkish Bab al-Hawa crossing, for which the UNSC voted on and passed the following day. Kurdish authorities and INGOs have slammed the UNSC for failing to re-open the Yaroubiya crossing in the northeast, a decision that is expected to pose significant and life-threatening challenges to those in need of aid in the region, including IDPs and Islamic State relatives hosted in IDP camps. Sources: The New Arab I, The New Arab II and Reliefweb", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, six Iraqi IDPs were detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The reason for their arrest is unclear. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "10 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi refugee was shot and killed in the second section of the camp by unidentified perpetrators. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "11 July 2021: In Al Roj camp, Al Hasakah governorate, SDF forces stormed several tents and made arrests. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "12 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a male Iraqi was found dead in the third section of the camp with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "14 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi was found dead in the first section of the camp with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "22 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi was shot and killed by unidentified perpetrators in the first section of the camp. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "22 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, two Iraqi refugees, one of them a woman, were found dead in the first section of the camp with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "23 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, three Iraqi IDPs were shot and killed by IS members in the first and second section of the camp. The female victim was reportedly shot by a 14-year-old Turkish boy who was later arrested. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "24 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, SDF detained three people in the first section of the camp. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "26 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a man was shot in the first section of the camp. It was reported that the man worked with the SDF. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "27 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an IDP woman was shot and killed by unidentified perpetrators in the fourth section of the camp. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "30 July 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, at least 15 IDPs were arrested by internal security forces (Asayish) on accusations of affiliation with IS. Some IDPs who were arrested were accused of murder inside the camp. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 27 July 2021: In Daraa al-Balad neighbourhood, Daraa city and governorate, a blockade imposed by the Syrian Government and its Russian ally has completely cut off access for IDPs and Palestinian refugees, to education and health care. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "02 July 2021: Off the coast of Zarzis city, Medenine governorate, a boat carrying 127 asylum seekers and refugees from Libya sank. At least 43 people are believed to have drowned. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "04 July 2021: Off the coast of Sfax city and governorate, a boat carrying asylum seekers en route to Europe sank. At least 21 people are believed to have drowned. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "21 July 2021: Off the Tunisian coast, at least 17 asylum seekers and refugees drowned and 380 more were rescued when the boat they were travelling on sank. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Colombia", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "Around 06 July 2021: In Mesetas, Meta department, two female IDPs who were sisters were found dead after disappearing on 27 May 2021. The victims were visiting the area as part of a land restitution project at the time of their disappearance together with a female land restitution official and a male driver, who were also found dead. Three days after their disappearance, their vehicle was found abandoned in a rural area of La Macarena municipality, Meta department. It is unclear who the perpetrators were, but reports cite the presence of several armed groups in the area. Sources: El Espectador, El Tiempo I and El Tiempo II ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Haiti", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "As reported on 19 July 2021: In Port-au-Prince, following the assassination of the Haitian President on 07 July, clashes involving rival gangs and police have hampered humanitarian access for more than 19,000 IDPs who are in need of immediate assistance. Source: ECHO", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Mexico", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "09 July 2021: In Mexicali city and municipality, Baja California state, a fire of unidentified origin destroyed a lesbian-run migrant centre, displacing 152 LGBTQI asylum seekers of Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Honduran origin. Source: ORAM", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Mexico", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "27 July 2021: In Tenosique, Tabasco state, a male refugee was killed and his body was found near a local refugee shelter. A month prior, around 25 June 2021, two refugees who were staying in the same shelter were abducted by armed perpetrators. Their bodies were found on 25 and 26 June. One victim showed gunshot wounds and the other victim was beheaded. Source: ACLED1  ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/July2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "31 July 2021: In international waters, a dinghy carrying 57 asylum seekers and migrants found itself in distress, prompting a rescue operation by the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "31 July 2021: In international waters, another dinghy carrying 54 asylum seekers and migrants found itself in distress, prompting a rescue operation by the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Mediterranean Sea", "Date": "2021-07", "Event_description": "31 July 2021: In international waters, a wooden boat carrying 64 asylum seekers and migrants found itself in distress, prompting a rescue operation by the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 18 August 2021: In Nyabiondo region, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, armed groups were repeatedly pillaging IDP sites and abusing IDPs. Reportedly, more than 50 IDPs were incarcerated by armed groups. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "05 August 2021: In an unnamed village, Afar region, over 200 displaced people sheltering in a health facility and a school, including more than 100 children, were allegedly killed by Tigray People\u2019s Liberation Front forces. Crucial food supplies were also reportedly destroyed in the area.. Sources: Ethiopia Observer, Reuters and UNICEF", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "13 August 2021: In an unspecified village, Akobo county, Jonglei state, a family of refugees who were returning back home after seeking refuge in Ethiopia were attacked by gunmen who killed a man and abducted his son. Source: Radio Miraya", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "23 August 2021: In Otogo Payam area, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, National Salvation Front elements allegedly attacked Nyori Refugee Settlement Camp hosting Sudanese and Congolese refugees. The attackers reportedly abducted a number of refugees and health workers, and looted food and belongings as well as medicines. The health centre and an ambulance were set on fire. The National Salvation Front denied the allegations. Source: Radio Tamazuj I and Radio Tamazuj II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Afghanistan", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 09 August 2021: In the 15th police district, Kabul, an estimated 17,000 IDPs - mainly women, children, elderly and the wounded - from Badakhshan and Kunduz provinces have been left homeless and forced to live on the streets and in parks, pending the provision of shelter and food assistance from the Afghan Government. Sources: Khaama Press and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "14 August 2021: Off the coast of the Bhashan Char island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, a boat carrying 42 Rohingya refugees, who were attempting to flee from their confinement on the island, capsized in bad weather, causing 26 to disappear and potentially drown. Local fishermen rescued 12 survivors and returned them to Bhashan Char, while Bangladeshi authorities recovered 11 bodies. Sources: Mizzima and Radio Free Asia", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 August 2021: On the Bhashan Char island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, Bangladeshi authorities have arrested at least 200 Rohingya refugees since May for trying to escape from their confinement on the island. Aid workers suspect that the actual number of arrests is much higher. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Belarus", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 August 2021: The Belarusian Government has operated flights from Iraq and Syria to Minsk, and from Minsk to the Belarus-Lithuania border, from where migrants and asylum seekers would try to enter Europe. The EU has described such actions as blackmail and exploitation of migrants and refugees. On 06 August, the Iraqi Government suspended all flights to Belarus to combat what it refers to as human trafficking and expansion of smuggling networks. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Latvia", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "11 August 2021: In Robeznieki administrative unit, Kraslava municipality, a group of 30 asylum seekers from Iraq, including women and toddlers, were pushed back to Belarus by Latvian guards who also used a patrol dog to scare the group. The Latvian guards commander confirmed that the asylum-seekers were turned away and told to go to the nearest official border crossing point 30km away. This pushback has occurred under a new state of emergency in Belarus. According to Latvia\u2019s Interior Ministry 59 asylum seekers have been turned back since the emergency was agreed. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Spain", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "Early-August 2021: Off the coast of the Canary Islands, a merchant ship rescued 33 refugees and asylum seekers who had spent two weeks adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, during which 14 people lost their lives. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Spain", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "31 August 2021: Off the coast of Fuerteventura island, Canary Islands, a dinghy carrying sub-Saharan African migrants found itself in distress, whilst en route from Morocco to the Canary Islands. Around 30 passengers were believed to perish, whilst 30 more were rescued by the Spanish coastguard. Another boat, carrying 42 people, went missing. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "UK", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 11 August 2021: In West Drayton town, Hillingdon borough, London region, England, hospitality staff have harassed female asylum seekers at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where they are accommodated by the UK Home Office, creating an atmosphere where all female residents feel unsafe. Asylum seekers have had their items stolen, while others are unable to access critical services, including health care. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "UK", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 13 August 2021: In Kent county, South East region, England, the UK Home Office has re-started new transfers of asylum seekers to the Napier Barracks, which had ceased last June after a High Court judge found that the site failed to meet minimum standards. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "UK", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "18 August 2021: In Sheffield city, South Yorkshire county, Yorkshire and the Humber region, England, a five-year-old Afghan boy fell to his death from the ninth floor of the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel onto a neighbouring carpark, amidst criticism against the British Government for providing substandard accommodation for undocumented migrants. The boy, alongside his family, had arrived in Sheffield in search of international protection four days earlier, after fleeing the Taliban from Afghanistan. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 03 August 2021: In Beirut, destitution resulting from the 2020 port explosion, coupled with limited employment rights and a lack of family support network, have made many LGBTQ refugees - mostly from Syria - vulnerable to exploitation. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 24 August 2021: Off the coast of Zuwarah city, Tripolitania region, a boat carrying 18 migrants sank, causing those on board to drown, including a woman and a child. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Morocco", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "19-25 August 2021: Off the Moroccan coast, makeshift boats carrying 438 migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, found themselves in distress, prompting several rescue operations by the Moroccan navy. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Myanmar ", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As first reported on 05 August 2021: In Mindat township and district, Chin state, the military junta has blocked all entrances and exits of Mindat town, leaving at least 50,000 IDPs under siege, with only two weeks supply of food. Sources: Mizzima and Radio Free Asia", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Pakistan", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "31 July 2021: The National Security Advisor announced that Pakistan already hosts three million Afghan refugees, and warned that it cannot afford to accept more due to a limited capacity, urging the international community to assist them instead. Source: Khaama Press", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "15 August 2021: In Jenin city and governorate, a conflict broke out between Israeli soldiers disguised as Palestinians and Palestinian residents of the Jenin Camp, as the former were on a mission to detain a suspect. Israeli soldiers reportedly used teargas and live bullets, killing four Palestinians. Source: TRT World", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "24 August 2021: In Nablus city and governorate, West Bank, Israeli forces stormed the Balata Camp as part of an overnight operation to apprehend a suspect, prompting residents to riot, hurling blocks and other objects from rooftops at soldiers. At the same time, one of the soldiers hit a 15-year-old boy with live fire, after spotting him holding a large object in his hands. The boy was later confirmed dead. Sources: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 17 August 2021: In east Jerusalem, Palestinian youths launched Molotov cocktails at an Israeli military tower at the Shuafat Camp. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 17 August 2021: In Jericho governorate, Israeli forces raided the Aqbat Jabr Camp, leading to clashes with Palestinians. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "06 August 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a male Iraqi refugee was found dead in section one of the camp, with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "07 August 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, gunmen shot and killed a male IDP. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "17 August 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, the bodies of one male and one female Iraqi refugee were found in their tent in section four of the camp, with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "17 August 2021: In Khair al Sham IDP camp, north of Kelli town, Idlib governorate, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham gunmen stormed the camp and arrested three civilians, who were taken to an undisclosed location. A woman was also assaulted. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "25 August 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, the bodies of one male and one female Iraqi refugee were found dead in their tents with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 17 August 2021: In Daraa governorate, Palestinian refugees living near conflict areas have faced increased risks related to contamination by explosive remnants of war. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "26 August 2021: Near al Sheikh Mustafa IDP camp, Idlib governorate, a male IDP child was killed while another was injured when unexploded ordnance detonated. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "27 August 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a male Iraqi refugee was found dead in section one of the camp, with signs of gunshot wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Tajikistan", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "As reported on 01 August 2021: The Tajik Government has announced that it would accept up to 100,000 Afghans displaced by the conflict in Afghanistan, but would not provide refuge to those who have worked with the US over the past 20 years - who could face persecution at the hands of the Taliban. Source: Khaama Press", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "01 August 2021: Off the Tunisian coast, a wooden boat crammed with at least 394 asylum seekers and migrants started sinking, prompting a rescue mission by the Sea-Watch 3 and Ocean Viking humanitarian ships, as well as the Nadir yacht of the NGO ResQ Ship. It was not clear if there were any deaths or injuries. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Western Sahara", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "06 August 2021: Off the coast of Dhakla city, Oued-Ed-Dahab province, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region, a boat carrying at least 50 asylum seekers and migrants capsized whilst en route from Western Sahara to the Canary Islands, causing 42 to perish, including 30 women, eight children and four men. Ten survivors were rescued by fishermen. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "USA", "Date": "2021-08", "Event_description": "16 August 2021: The US Government has requested Bangladesh to temporarily host thousands of displaced Afghans who worked for US entities in Afghanistan over the past 20 years, pending confirmation of their permanent resettlement to the USA. The Bangladeshi Government, however, rejected the request, stating that such confirmations were not guaranteed, and that its implementation would adversely affect the country\u2019s bilateral relations with Afghanistan. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Aug2021ProtectionMNB"}, {"Country": "Chad", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "01 September 2021: In Mamdi department, Lac state, seven refugees were abducted overnight from an IDP camp by suspected Boko Haram militants. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Chad", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "05 September 2021: Near Dankoj village, three female Sudanese refugees were attacked by unidentified perpetrators whilst returning to the refugee camp they were living in, after working on farmland in the area. The women were blocked by the perpetrators on the road and then severely beaten before being taken to the health centre of the refugee camp. One of the victims was taken to a hospital, where she later died. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 September 2021: Around Zelasle and Ziban Gedena village, Semien Mi\u2019irabawi Zone, Tigray region, a 27-year-old Eritrean refugee and her 17-year-old sister were reportedly raped by Tigrayan fighters as they were marched, along with other refugees, back to Hitsats refugee camp. Refugees were also shot at and attacked with grenades. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 September 2021: At Shimelba refugee camp, Semien Mi\u2019irabawi Zone, Tigray region, four Eritrean refugees were reportedly raped by Eritrean forces. At least one refugee was also killed. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Ethiopia", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 September 2021: In Adi Harush and Mai Aini refugee camps, Tigray region, Tigrayan forces have reportedly taken control of the camps, and refugees have reported killings and lootings. Source: Reuters", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2021: Along the road between Ezo and Tamubra, Western Equatoria state, a male IDP was killed and two other IDPs were abducted by gunmen. Six other IDPs escaped the attack. There is no further information on the victims whereabouts. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "10 September 2021: In Bentiu city, Guit county, Unity state, fighting involving sharp objects, such as knives and wooden sticks, erupted between gangs of unemployed youths over a young girl who was being contested by the same groups at the Bentiu IDP Camp. One of the youths was killed. Three suspects have since been arrested by police. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "22 September 2021: In Gamunakpee area, Tambura county, Western Equatoria state, two female IDPs from a nearby IDP camp were abducted by unidentified perpetrators whilst they were searching for food. One of the victims was freed shortly after whilst the other victim was taken to the perpetrator\u2019s base and interrogated about the whereabouts of other men. After the interrogation, she was also released and returned on foot. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2021: Near Niertiti town, Gharb Jabal Marrah locality, Central Darfur state, two IDP farmers were assaulted and their livestock looted by three armed perpetrators. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "15 September 2021: In the Goz Mata area, near Nierteti town, Central Darfur state, a female IDP farmer from the North Nierteti IDP camp was killed by armed herders after being attacked with sticks and axes. Her daughter and mother were also injured. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "18 September 2021: In the Tabukino area, North Darfur state, a male IDP farmer was shot by gunmen whilst working on his farm. The perpetrators arrived on camels and threatened the victim before shooting him. He was taken to a local hospital where he died later. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "19 September 2021: In Jaref Ombari, near Tur, Central Darfur state, a 15-year-old male IDP was injured by a stray bullet when a group of armed men attacked farmers. The perpetrators beat up the farmers and stole livestock and mobile phones. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "12 September 2021: At Cluster 14, Bhasan Char Refugee Camp, Bhasan Char Island, Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district, Chittagong division, an unidentified perpetrator raped a seven-year-old Rohingya girl and Ashrayan Project 3 resident, while she was playing. She was taken to the Noakhali General Hospital for treatment. A police investigation was launched. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "29 September 2021: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, at least five men suspected to be members the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army shot a minimum of five rounds at the Chairperson of the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights, who represents his community in international settings, including the UN and the White House, outside his office at the Kutupalong Refugee Camp. He was taken to a hospital where he died later. Sources: Radio Free Asia and The New Humanitarian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "02 September 2021: In Thourio village, Evros region, near the border with Turkey, a 25-year old Syrian refugee was taken to a hospital after being found by police officers with a gunshot wound in the thigh. Source: Associated Press", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "20 September 2021: In Samos island, North Aegean region, about 250 migrants and asylum seekers have been moved to a new EU-built facility with improved living conditions, and are expected to spend up to 25 days indoors pending examination of their documents. MSF warned that the project does not offer a better quality of life for migrants, as the camp is surrounded by barbed wire fences in a remote location, completely cut off from the rest of society, raising concerns about the mental health of the camp\u2019s residents. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Poland", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 22 September 2021: Near the border between Poland and Belarus, four refugees died due to hypothermia and exhaustion. Seven other refugees were taken to hospital, with other groups of refugees still stuck at the border with limited access to clean water, food supplies, shelter, and medical assistance. Sources: the Guardian I and the Guardian II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "UK", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 14 September 2021: In Hillingdon borough, London, and other unspecified locations, the British Government has hosted around 10,000 Afghan asylum seekers in COVID-19 secure accommodation centres, such as government-run hotels near Heathrow Airport, for quarantine purposes. These asylum seekers were rushed out of Kabul prior to the Taliban\u2019s seizure of power on 15 August. Residents and NGOs have described the centres as tightly secure, with access to fresh air, adequate food and hygiene facilities very limited. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "18 September 2021: In Sidon city and district, South governorate, skirmishes between Palestinian and Islamist forces erupted at the Ain Al-Hilweh Refugee Camp for Palestinians, after the Fatah Movement, who are in charge of security inside the camp, handed over a man affiliated with the movement Islamist Jund al-Sham to Lebanese military intelligence. Machine guns, RPGs and grenades were used in clashes. Seven people were injured, whereas others were forced to leave their homes. Eventually, mediators helped end the fighting, which resulted in material damage to private property. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 18 September 2021: Off the coast of Libya, at least 50 South Sudanese migrants and asylum seekers drowned when their vessel sank on its way to Europe. Source: Eye Radio", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "04 September 2021: In al Quds, West Bank, Israeli military forces raided a Palestinian refugee camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "01 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a man was shot and killed by unidentified perpetrators. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "01 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, several IDPs were detained by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) following an incident where a suspected Islamic State (IS) member entered an INGO tent and asked them to pay tax. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "05 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi IDP was shot and killed in the first section of the camp by suspected Islamic State (IS) members. Source: SOHR I", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "05 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, four Iraqi refugees were detained by SDF in response to the killing of an Iraqi refugee in the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "07 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Moroccan IDP and her daughter were killed after being beaten by suspected IS members. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "12 September 2021: In Al Hol camp, Al Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi IDP was shot and killed by unidentified perpetrators in the sixth section of the camp. Sources: ACLED1  and  SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "18 September 2021: In Sabka town, ar Raqqa governorate, two IDPs were detained in Hweija al Sawaki camp by SDF. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "22 September 2021: In Azaz city, Aleppo governorate, a male IDP was detained by Turkish intelligence forces. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 07 September 2021: According to a report by Amnesty International, Syrian intelligence officers have subjected returnees to Syria to unlawful or arbitrary detention, torture and other ill-treatment including rape and sexual violence. Source: Amnesty International", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "As reported on 23 September 2021: In Al-Hawl town and sub-district, Al-Hasakah district and governorate, two children die every week at the Al-Hawl Camp for IDPs and refugees due to various issues including violence, disease and accidents. According to Save the Children, 62 children have died so far in 2021. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Mexico", "Date": "2021-09", "Event_description": "14 September 2021: In Matehuala city, San Luis Potosi state, a group of approximately 22 Haitian and Cuban migrants along with 16 Mexicans were attacked and abducted by armed perpetrators from the hotel they were staying in. According to reports, the perpetrators arrived at the hotel in three SUV\u2019s, damaged the hotel rooms, and abducted the victims. They also took the hotel registry with them. The Mexican victims were released quickly, whilst the foreign victims were later found on a dirt road in a remote area. Sources: BBC, La Silla Rota and La Jornada", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Sept2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "25 October 2021: In Fizi territory, South Kivu province, eight female refugees were kidnapped by unidentified individuals at the Lusenda Refugee Camp. Source: La Prunelle", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "04 and 05 October 2021: In Singa town, Sinja locality, Sennar state, South Sudanese, refugees from the Nuer ethnic group were attacked by a Sudanese communal militia in retaliation to the killing of a sesame farmer by a group of South Sudanese refugees who were taken by the man to work on his sesame plantation. 17 refugees were reportedly killed across two days of attacks, with an unknown number of refugees wounded. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "12 October 2021: In Kendebe IDP camp, Sirba town, West Darfur state, a group of gunmen on horseback shot dead a male resident, and wounded another. The horsemen stole the deceased's phone before fleeing. Source: Radio Dabanga", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "14 October 2021: In Kondobei Refugee Camp, Sirba locality, West Darfur state, armed pastoralists shot and killed a displaced person and injured another. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "22 October 2021: In Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded 20, as they randomly shot and stabbed victims with knives amid an assault on an Islamic seminary at the Balukhali Camp. Sources: RFA and The New Arab ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Belarus", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "19 October 2021: Along the Belarus-Poland border, Belarusian security forces pushed two Syrian men into the Bug River as they tried to cross it. One of the men was later caught by Polish border guards while the other was found dead by divers on 20 October. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Italy", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "As reported on 02 October 2021: Off the Italian coast, 70 people aboard a boat from Libya went missing. At the time of reporting, the boat had been missing for four days. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Greece", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "26 October 2021: Off the coast of Chios island, North Aegean region, a boat carrying 27 people sank amid rough weather, prompting a rescue operation by the Greek coast guard that saved 20 people. The others are missing. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Spain", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "04 October 2021: Off the coast of Cabrera island, 14 people were rescued by a sailboat after finding themselves in distress. Three of them were taken to hospital for serious burns, dehydration and injuries. Three more, who were aboard the same makeshift vessel, remained missing. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Turkey", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 October 2021: Syrian refugees have, over recent months, been subject to mounting harassment and racist attacks, as blame is pinned to them for Turkey\u2019s worsening economic crisis. Syrians also fear an escalation of hate campaigns against them in the event that the leader of the opposition Republican People\u2019s Party accepts an invitation to Damascus from the Syrian Government. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Algeria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "07 October 2021: Off the Algerian coast, the national coast guard rescued 13 people and recovered the bodies of four, after their boat capsized. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "Between 01 and 08 October 2021: In Gargaresh town, Libyan authorities detained, handcuffed and transported at least 5,000 refugees and migrants to various detention centres, after raiding their homes, in a clampdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Many were beaten, and a young migrant was killed and 15 others wounded, six of whom by gunshots. In detention, victims were exposed to physical and sexual violence, as well as unsanitary conditions. Sources: Al Jazeera, The New Arab I, The New Arab II, The New Arab III, The New Arab IV and The New Arab V", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "03 October 2021: Off the coast of Zawiya town and district, Tripolitania region, the Libyan Coast Guard intercepted a wooden boat carrying about 500 people who were.then disembarked at an oil refinery. Source: Al Jazeera", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "05 October 2021: Near Zawiya town and district, Tripolitania region, the bodies of 17 people washed up on the coast. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "11 October 2021: Off the coast of Tripoli, Libyan Coast Guard forces responded to a distress call for a wooden boat carrying 140 people and took them to a naval base and handed them over to the police. The coast guard also recovered the bodies of 15 men who had drowned. Source: The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "01 October 2021: Near Batinta village, Idlib governorate, suspected Russian or Syrian strikes hit a refugee camp, resulting in the death of a woman and the injury of two other civilians. Source: Airwars and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "08 October 2021: In Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces in a security operation detained five Iraqi IDPs. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "08 October 2021: In Roj Camp, Al-Malikeyyeh town, Al Hasakah governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in a security operation arrested seven foreign IDP women because they had cell phones. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "09 October 2021: In Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces detained 10 Iraqi refugees from Hol camp for unknown reasons. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "14 October 2021:  In Hol Camp, Al Hasakah governorate, an armed group suspected to be IS attacked an Iraqi displaced woman in the first section of the camp with a wooden stick and threatened to kill her. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "27 October 2021: In al Doumani IDP Camp, Idlib governorate, two artillery shells fired by unidentified perpetrators hit the camp, killing a child and wounding 12 civilians, and damaging the camp. Source: Airwars and SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "28 October 2021: In Al Barakah camp, Deir Hassan town, Idlib governorate, Levant Liberation Committee raided the camp and detained two men for participating in protests. Source: SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "As reported on 02 October 2021: As a re-admitted member of INTERPOL\u2019s information exchange network, the Syrian Government is feared to pursue political dissidents seeking asylum and refugees abroad, and to issue international arrest warrants against them. In some member states, inclusion in the organisation\u2019s database is grounds for exclusion from international protection. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "As reported on 08 October 2021: Off the coast of Mahdia governorate, a small boat carrying 30 Tunisian migrants, most of them young men, capsized, causing four to drown and 19 to go missing. A survivor managed to swim to shore and raise the alarm, as seven were rescued. Four people were arrested for helping to organise the attempted sea crossing. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "USA", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "As reported on 21 October 2021: At the southern US border, a report by Human Rights Watch has reported more than 160 cases of sexual and physical abuse of asylum seekers by federal officers, notably Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Border Patrol, between 2016 and 2021. These incidents range from child sexual assault, enforced hunger, threats of rape and brutal detention conditions. Source: Human Rights Watch and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/Oct2021ProMNB"}, {"Country": "Burkina Faso", "Date": "2021-10", "Event_description": "30 October 2021: At the Goudoubo Refugee Camp, Dori town, Seno province, Sahel region, militants suspected to be from Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) stole tricycles and supplies from the camp. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2021"}, {"Country": "Mozambique", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2021: In Chiure town and district, Cabo Delgado province, police fired warning shots and beat IDPs at a food aid distribution point over accusations of stealing rice. One man was arrested. Source: Cabo Ligado", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2022"}, {"Country": "South Sudan", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "06 November 2021: In Bentiu city, Guit county, Unity state, two young men at the Bentiu Protection of Civilians site stabbed each other to death with knives distributed to IDPs by the UN for personal use. Source: Radio Tamazuj", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2023"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2021: Near Shangil Tobaya area, Tawila locality, North Darfur state, seven armed Arab herders drove their camels into farms near the Naivasha IDP Camp. After the farmers protested, the herders shot them dead. Sources: Dabanga Sudan I and Dabanga Sudan II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2024"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 22 November 2021: In Jebel Moon locality, West Darfur state, a large group of heavily armed militiamen riding four-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles and horses attacked around 10 villages, as well as IDP camps, burning them down. At least 10 people were killed, and 14 wounded. Thousands fled to eastern Chad in search of safety. Source: Dabanga Sudan", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2025"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "10 November 2021: In Mpati village, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, a woman and child were killed by a drunk Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) soldier at an IDP camp. Source: Kivu Security", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2026"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "14 November 2021: In Mikenge town, South Kivu province, a group armed with machetes and guns attacked an IDP camp, killing a pregnant woman and six children and wounding others. As inhabitants fled, the perpetrators set fire to shelters. Source: UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2027"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "17 November 2021: In Drodro locality, Dgugu territory, Ituri province, an attempt by Cooperative for the Development of the Congo militia to attack a local IDP camp was foiled by the Congolese armed forces. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2028"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2021: In Tanganyika sector, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, Mayi Mayi militiamen killed a Burundian pastoralist and refugee in the Lusenda Camp and stole his cattle. On 21 November, Burundian refugees demonstrated in front of the office of the National Commission for Refugees to demand security measures by the government. Source: Radio Okapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2029"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2021: In Drodro locality, Dgugu territory, Ituri province, Cooperative for the Development of the Congo militia attacked an IDP camp, setting it on fire and killing an estimated 50 IDPs in the process. The site, which provided housing for more than 16,000 IDPs, was completely burned down. Source: Actualit\u00e9 I, Actualit\u00e9 II, La Prunelle and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2030"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2021: In Tch\u00e9 area, Ituri province, a militia group attacked an IDP site, destroying almost 1,000 shelters. Source: UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2031"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "28 November 2021: In Drodro area, Dgugu territory, Ituri province, unidentified perpetrators armed with guns, machetes and knives attacked the Ndjala IDP Camp, killing 26 people, including ten women and nine children, and wounding 11. Sources: Al Jazeera and UN News", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2032"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 03 November 2021: In Mushimbakye village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, unidentified perpetrators attacked an IDP camp. Many people were killed. Over 2,000 people, mostly women and children, decided to repatriate to their villages of origin not feeling safe in the IDP camp and due to difficult living conditions. Source: Radio Ocapi", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2033"}, {"Country": "Nigeria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 25 November 2021: In Borno state, IDPs accused local camp officials of diverting food and other supplies from beneficiaries, exacerbating food scarcity. Source: Humangle ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2034"}, {"Country": "Bangladesh", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 06 November 2021: In Ukhia upazila, Cox\u2019s Bazar district, Chittagong division, a senior member of the LNGO volunteer group Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights at the Kutupalong Camp has received death threats over the phone from suspected Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army fighters. Such threats have caused fear among the 850,000 residents of the camp. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2035"}, {"Country": "Indonesia", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "26 November 2021: IN Teknaf upazila, Cox's Bazar district, Chittagong division, two Rohingya refugees were killed in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) forces, who claimed that the refugees were known drug traders. Source: Financial Express", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2036"}, {"Country": "Indonesia", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "30 November 2021: In Medan city, North Sumatra province, an Afghan asylum seeker set himself on fire outside the UNHCR office during a rally with fellow refugees, in protest at his seven-year wait for resettlement to a third country. He was subsequently hospitalised for severe burns. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2037"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "25 November 2021: In Thar Yar Kone village, Budalin township, Monywa district, Sagaing region, artillery shells fired by State Administration Council (SAC) forces that were stationed at Mya Thein Than pagoda hill, Ye Butalin village, struck a monastery sheltering IDPs. Between seven and nine IDPs, including six women and one man, were injured. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2038"}, {"Country": "Thailand", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "09 November 2021: In Bangkok, Thai authorities arrested two Cambodian male opposition figures and UNHCR-registered refugees, before deporting them to Cambodia the next day, despite intervention by UNHCR. Sources: Licas, New Age, Radio Free Asia and VOD", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2039"}, {"Country": "Thailand", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "19 November 2021: In an unspecified eastern border town, Thai authorities arrested a Cambodian female opposition figure and UNHCR-registered refugee, before deporting her to Cambodia, despite intervention by UNHCR. Sources: Licas, New Age, Radio Free Asia and VOD", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2040"}, {"Country": "Thailand", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "20 November 2021: In Samut Prakan province, Thai authorities arrested a male Cambodian opposition figure and UNHCR-registered refugee, alongside two migrant workers, before delivering them to the Cambodian authorities the next day. The Phnom Penh municipal court charged the refugee, who had criticised the Cambodian Government on social media whilst residing in Thailand, with conspiracy, and placed him under pre-trial detention. Sources: New Age and Radio Free Asia", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2041"}, {"Country": "Belarus", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "08 November 2021: Along the Belarus-Poland border, hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers attempting to reach the EU were blocked by rows of Polish border guards behind barbed wire. Between 3,000 and 4,000 migrants, including many pregnant women and minors, have been staying in an improvised camp, where they are exposed to serious protection risks, including pushbacks and adverse weather conditions. Sources: ECHO and New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2042"}, {"Country": "Belarus", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "16 November 2021: Along the Belarus-Poland border, Polish forces fired teargas at migrants and asylum seekers. About 100 people were subsequently detained on the Polish side. Sources: New Age I and New Age II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2043"}, {"Country": "Cyprus", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2021: In Kokkinotrimithia village, Nicosia district, about 100 people clashed with each other at the Pournara Reception Centre. The cause of the clashes, which ended with the intervention of police, was not immediately clear. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2044"}, {"Country": "France", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "11 November 2021: Off the coast of Calais city, Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France region, three England-bound migrants and asylum seekers disappeared at sea when they tried to cross the English Channel. Two more were rescued by the French coastguard. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2045"}, {"Country": "France", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "24 November 2021: Off the coast of Calais city, Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France region, an England-bound boat carrying migrants and asylum seekers sank, leaving at least five dead and five more unconscious in the water. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2046"}, {"Country": "France", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "24 November 2021: Off the coast of Calais city, Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France region, an England-bound inflatable boat carrying migrants and asylum seekers lost air and sank, causing at least 25 passengers \u2014 17 men, seven women, one of whom was pregnant, and three minors \u2014 to drown. Sources: New Age I and New Age II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2047"}, {"Country": "Poland", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 07 November 2021: In Hajnowka town and county, Podlaskie province, asylum seekers who reach and receive medical care at the Mantiuk Hospital are deported by border guards to the Bialowieza forest, along the Poland-Belarus frontier, once they\u2019ve recovered from their health conditions. Source: The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2048"}, {"Country": "Iran", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "As reported on 11 November 2021: Afghan refugees and migrants have been held in crowded, unhygienic detention camps, where some are subjected to beating and abuse, before being deported to Afghanistan. An Afghan man has reportedly been beaten by Iranian authorities for not being able to pay for his deportation. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2049"}, {"Country": "Israel", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2021: In Jerusalem, hundreds of Palestinians marched in the Shuafat Refgee Camp to honour a Hamas terrorist who killed an Israeli and wounded four others earlier that day, leading to clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Source: The Times of Israel", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2050"}, {"Country": "OPT", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "08 November 2021: In Jarazone village, Ramallah and al-Bireh governorate, West Bank, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians at the Jalazone Camp. Source: The New Arab ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2051"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "12 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah and governorate, two Iraqi refugees were killed by suspected ISIS gunmen. Source: SNHR and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2052"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "13 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a female Iraqi refugee was shot dead by ISIS gunmen in the fifth section of the camp. Sources: SOHR and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2053"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "15 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a male Iraqi refugee was killed by gunmen in the fifth section of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2054"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "21 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah district governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a security operation in the first, second, and third sections of the camp, during which 14 Iraqi refugees were detained, including a woman. Source: SOHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2055"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "27 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, a male Iraqi refugee was shot in the head and killed in the first section of the camp. Sources: SNHR, SOHR I and SOHR II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2056"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "28 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, an Iraqi refugee was shot and killed by suspected ISIS gunmen in the third section of the camp. Sources: SNHR and SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2057"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "30 November 2021: In Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, the Internal Security Forces, also known as the Asayish, stormed the fifth section of the camp and recovered machine guns. Source: SOHR ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2058"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-11", "Event_description": "26 November 2021: Off the coast of Sfax city and governorate, a boat carrying 487 Europe-bound people ran into trouble, prompting a rescue operation by the Tunisian navy. Around half of those intercepted hailed from Egypt and Bangladesh, along with dozens of Syrians and Moroccans, and smaller numbers of Eritreans and Sudanese. Source: New Age", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBNov2059"}, {"Country": "DRC", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "01 December 2021: In Fizi territory, South Kivu province, a truck belonging to a humanitarian worker bringing food supplies to displaced people in Bibokoboko village was ambushed by gunmen. Food supplies were stolen and five people were killed, including the driver, his assistant, and two passengers. Sources: 7sur7.cd, Actualit\u00e9 I, Actualit\u00e9 II, Congo Rassur\u00e9, Humangle, La Libre Afrique, La Prunelle, Africa Radio and SOS M\u00e9dias Burundi ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2021"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "05 December 2021: In Kereinik locality, West Darfur state, unidentified perpetrators armed with heavy weapons burned down the Abuja IDP Camp, as well as a number of other neighbourhoods, leaving 88 people dead and 84 wounded. Sources: Dabanga Sudan I and Dabanga Sudan II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2022"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "06 December 2021: In El Fasher city, North Darfur state, tensions escalated between nomadic tribespeople and IDPs at the Zamzam Camp after a nomad tribe was attacked in Hashaba village. On 08 December, nomads threatened to attack the Zamzam Camp and encircled it, claiming that the perpetrators of the 06 December assault were hiding there. Security forces were deployed to protect IDPs from retaliatory attacks. Sources: Al Jazeera, Dabanga Sudan, OCHA and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2023"}, {"Country": "Sudan", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "10 December 2021: In Kreinik, Jebel Moon and Sarba localities, West Darfur state, amidst a bout of intercommunal violence, gunmen attacked IDP camps and villages, resulting in at least 138 deaths and dozens of injuries. Many of the wounded died because they could not reach medical facilities. Sources: Al Jazeera, Dabanga Sudan and The Guardian", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2024"}, {"Country": "Indonesia", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "28 December 2021: Off the coast of Aceh province, Indonesian authorities announced that they would push a wooden boat carrying 120 Rohingya refugees at risk of capsizing back into international waters. On 29 December, following protests from locals and the international community, the authorities backtracked and decided that the boat would be towed to shore. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2025"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "04 December 2021: In Boke village, Tabayin township, Shwebo district, Sagaing region, State Administration Council (SAC) forces raided and set fire to approximately 20 temporary shelters for displaced civilians. Four motorcycles, a bicycle, and more than 40 litres of rice were also destroyed. Source: Myanmar Now", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2026"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 16 December 2021: In Maungdaw township and district, Rakhine state, a court sentenced 109 Rohingya refugees to five years in prison and hard labour for \u2018illegal immigration\u2019. The refugees had been apprehended at sea on November 29 after fleeing the Cox\u2019s Bazar refugee camps in Bangladesh and attempting to seek refuge in Malaysia. The court authorities released 90 other Rohingya refugees who had been apprehended at the same time but who were under the age of 18 with a warning. Source: Radio Free Asia", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2027"}, {"Country": "Myanmar", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "18 December 2021: Near Hnan Khar village, Gangaw township and district, Magway division, SAC forces burned down IDP camps and the house of a People's Defence Force (PDF) leader in a raid on the area. They also detained three villagers and physically assaulted another. Source: The Irrawaddy", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2028"}, {"Country": "Thailand", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "01 December 2021: In Samut Prakan province, Thai authorities arrested a Cambodian Buddhist monk with refugee status, raising fears that he would be deported to his country of origin. He was released two days later. Sources: Radio Free Asia I and Radio Free Asia II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2041"}, {"Country": "Malta", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "16-17 December 2021: Off the Maltese coast, at least four boats carrying 223 people, including 29 women, four of whom pregnant, and eight children, found themselves in distress, prompting a rescue operation by the NGO vessel Sea-Eye 4. Maltese authorities refused to take the survivors in, forcing the NGO to seek a safe port in Italy. A fifth boat remains missing. Sources: Malta Today, Times of Malta I and Times of Malta II", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2042"}, {"Country": "Israel", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "07 December 2021: In Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers closed a checkpoint separating the UNRWA-administered Shuafat Refugee Camp without warning. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2043"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "10 December 2021: At Burj Shamali Refugee Camp, Tyre city and district, South governorate, a fire broke out in a diesel tanker and spread to a nearby mosque triggering weapons stored inside to explode. At least 12 people were injured and an unknown number killed. Sources: New Age, Reuters and The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2044"}, {"Country": "Lebanon", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "12 December 2021: At Burj Shamali Refugee Camp, Tyre city and district, South governorate, a shootout targeted the funeral procession of a Hamas member. Hamas have accused the Palestinian Authority of being responsibe, which they deny. Sources: Middle East Eye and The New Arab ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2045"}, {"Country": "Libya", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "26 December 2021: In Khoms city, Murqub district, Tripolitania region, at least 27 people, including a baby and two women, drowned when their vessel sank. Three others were rescued. Sources: N1, The New Arab and Times of Malta ", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2046"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "01 December 2021: In Al Hol Camp, Al-Hasakah governorate, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stormed the Section Five of the camp and detained an unknown number of people. Source: ACLED1", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2047"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "02 December 2021: In Marea city, Aleppo governorate, the handcuffed body of a male IDP was found. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2048"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "09 December 2021: In al Hol Camp, al Hasakah governorate, gunmen shot dead a female IDP in her tent located in Section Five of the camp. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2049"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "14 December 2021: In al Hol Camp, al Hasakah governorate, the body of a female IDP was found in the victim\u2019s tent located in Section Five of the Camp bearing stab wounds. Source: SNHR", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2050"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "18 December 2021: In al Hol Camp, al Hasakah governorate, Islamic State militants killed a camp resident. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2051"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 05 December 2021: In Rukban area, Rif Dimashq governorate, a government-imposed blockade of the al Rukban Camp continues to hinder the ability of humanitarian organisations to reach the area. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2052"}, {"Country": "Syria", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 13 December 2021: In Yarmouk Camp, Damascus city, Damascus governorate, unidentified perpetrators reportedly looted desks from destroyed UNRWA schools. Camp refugees also reported numerous recent incidents of the looting of health and educational centers. Source: Syria.tv", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2053"}, {"Country": "Tunisia", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "15 December 2021: Off the coast of Sfax city and governorate, a boat containing an unknown number of migrants and asylum seekers sank, prompting a rescue operation by Tunisian authorities. One Egyptian national died and another person is missing. Source: The New Arab", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2070"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "As reported on 09 December 2021: In al Wadi district, Marib governorate, two missiles struck the IOM-managed al Hamma IDP Camp, injuring five people, including one woman and at least four children. Sources: CIMP, ECHO and IOM", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2071"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "20 December 2021: In al Qarn village, Bart al Anan district, al Jawf governorate, an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2072"}, {"Country": "Yemen", "Date": "2021-12", "Event_description": "20 December 2021: In Afi village, Khabb wa ash Shaaf district, al Jawf governorate, an IDP camp was hit by artillery shells. Source: CIMP", "Link_to_Protection_in_Danger_Monthly_News_Brief": "https://bit.ly/ProMNBDec2073"}]}