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Temperatures are predicted to drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius in Bosnia, where hundreds of migrants are stranded without shelter.
The EU's foreign policy chief said Brussels was ready to increase its humanitarian support for Bosnia after Lipa migrant centre burnt down, but described the situation as "unacceptable".
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Migrant lives 'at risk' after Bosnia camp burns down
Plans to relocate the migrants have been held up after official disagreements and protests from locals.
Nearly 40 nations demand China respect Uighur human rights
The US, Japan and many EU countries urged China to respect Uighur human rights.
Could the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict spark a proxy war?
Analysis: As war returns to Nagorno-Karabakh, there are fears that Armenian-Azeri fighting could draw in regional powers.
Will Sudan's historic deal with rebels finally bring peace?
The peace agreement to end devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile could be a key turning point in Sudan's democratic ...
Ireland's growing influence in the Middle East
Unburdened by the colonial legacies dogging other countries in Western Europe, Ireland has received a warm reception in the Arab world.
Nine Serbs held over 1992 Bosnia killings of Muslims
Nine Serbs have been arrested for taking part in the killings of 44 Muslim civilians in the early 1990s.
China's changing oil strategy in the Middle East
Chinese oil purchases offered Beijing a sphere of influence in the Middle East, but Covid-19 has upended this once-promising strategy.
The young migrants risking everything to escape Greece
In Patras, young Afghan migrants strive to reach western Europe. For those willing to endure an often brutal journey, the dream of building a ...
Islam and eco-theology: The future of environmentalism
Eco-theology has the potential to reshape environmental protection in the Middle East.
Middle East matchmaking: The rise of online dating
With online dating growing in popularity, entrepreneurs in the Middle East are taking advantage by creating a range of digital apps.
'Butcher of Bosnia' Mladic's genocide appeal set for August
Ratko Mladic was sentenced to life behind bars in 2017 for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Bosnia Muslims commemorate 25 years since Srebrenica genocide
On July 11, 1995, after capturing the ill-fated town, Serb forces killed more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica in a few days.
'We must not forget': Remembering the Srebrenica genocide
Twenty-five years on, survivors of the Srebrenica massacre are fighting to ensure that the genocide is not forgotten.
Twenty-five years on, Srebrenica dead still being identified, buried
Scientists have slowly unlocked what was once described as the 'biggest forensic puzzle anywhere in the world,' tracing the remains of the 8,000 ...
The Invisible Muslim: Journeys Through Whiteness and Islam
Book Club: Medina Tenour Whiteman contemplates identity and belonging in a poignant memoir on her experiences as a white Muslim.
How will the EU respond to Israel's annexation plans?
The EU is a staunch defender of the two-state solution but remains divided on how to push back against Israel's annexation plans.
Bosnia police say two refugees killed in apparent clash
Two refugee men were killed in a clash among migrants near the border with Croatia.
China in the Middle East: Tourism and soft power
The spread of the coronavirus has undermined a years-long Chinese effort to reshape the new world order with soft power.
Virtual Ramadan: How technology is helping Muslims stay connected
From virtual Iftars to live-streamed calls to prayer, technology has helped Muslims stay connected during Ramadan under lockdown.
How coronavirus has changed the way Muslims celebrate Ramadan
This year, Ramadan will bear little resemblance to the celebrations that have coloured Islam's history for centuries.
Turkey flies medical aid to help UK battle coronavirus
Turkey delivered boxes of protective gear to the UKimprinted with the Rumi quote: “After hopelessness, there is so much hope and after darkness, ...
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