Refugees and internally displaced people: why the border matters
Two descriptions of forced displacement identify different situations, not different degrees of hardship.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Context for the world around you.
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Two descriptions of forced displacement identify different situations, not different degrees of hardship.
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