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FINLAND - SYRIA - CONFLICT

Members of Syrian community in Finland celebrate in Helsinki, Finland on December 8, 2024 the end of the Baath rule in Syria after rebel fighters took control of Damascus overnight. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FINLAND - SYRIA - CONFLICT

Members of Syrian community in Finland wave Syrian flag and celebrate in Helsinki, Finland on December 8, 2024 the end of the Baath rule in Syria after rebel fighters took control of Damascus overnight. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FINLAND - SYRIA - CONFLICT

Members of Syrian community in Finland celebrate in Helsinki, Finland on December 8, 2024 the end of the Baath rule in Syria after rebel fighters took control of Damascus overnight. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FINLAND - SYRIA - CONFLICT

Members of Syrian community in Finland wave Syrian flag and celebrate in Helsinki, Finland on December 8, 2024 the end of the Baath rule in Syria after rebel fighters took control of Damascus overnight. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FINLAND - SYRIA - CONFLICT

Members of Syrian community in Finland wave Syrian flag and celebrate in Helsinki, Finland on December 8, 2024 the end of the Baath rule in Syria after rebel fighters took control of Damascus overnight. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's economy maintains stable expansion in H1 despite challenges

(240715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A job seeker (front) talks with recruiting representatives at a job fair dedicated to the modern service sector in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Chuanhao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese economy extends upward trend amid policies to prop up growth

(240617) -- BEIJING, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xin)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese economy extends upward trend amid policies to prop up growth

(240617) -- BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A job seeker (front) talks with recruiting representatives at a job fair dedicated to the modern service sector in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2024. This job fair, organized by the employment management service center of Hangzhou City, was held here on Wednesday, where about 60 enterprises offered more than 740 job openings. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Chuanhao)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker (front) talks with recruiting representatives at a job fair dedicated to the modern service sector in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2024. This job fair, organized by the employment management service center of Hangzhou City, was held here on Wednesday, where about 60 enterprises offered more than 740 job openings. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240605) -- HANGZHOU, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A job seeker (front) talks with recruiting representatives at a job fair dedicated to the modern service sector in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2024. This job fair, organized by the employment management service center of Hangzhou City, was held here on Wednesday, where about 60 enterprises offered more than 740 job openings. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Chuanhao)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240605) -- HANGZHOU, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker (front) talks with recruiting representatives at a job fair dedicated to the modern service sector in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2024. This job fair, organized by the employment management service center of Hangzhou City, was held here on Wednesday, where about 60 enterprises offered more than 740 job openings. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker consults during a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker consults during a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-JOB FAIR (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker attends a job fair dedicated to persons with disabilities in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. By the end of 2023, the employment rate for persons with disabilities of working age in Beijing had reached 68.5 percent. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Hong Kong airport career expo attracts huge crowds of job seekers

STORY: Hong Kong airport career expo attracts huge crowds of job seekers SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TERESA LAI, General manager of Human resources, Greater Bay Airlines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HANS, Job seeker 4. various of the expo STORYLINE: The Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2024 was held on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, providing a platform for those interested in the aviation industry. The three-day event featured over 45 companies offering around 7,500 job vacancies across areas such as ground services, cabin services, aircraft maintenance, air cargo, airport security, retail and catering. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TERESA LAI, General manager of Human resources, Greater Bay Airlines "We can see a much higher visitor flow compared to the previous year. We have around 40 to 50 vacancies across different roles including

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Chinese-supported job fair held in South Africa

STORY: Chinese-supported job fair held in South Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:41 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA NIKWANA, Job seeker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHADINAY SAMPSON, Job seeker 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HON. MAROPENE RAMOKGOPA, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation STORYLINE: In Midrand, South Africa, over 60 Chinese-invested enterprises participated on Tuesday in a job fair organized by the SA-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA). This event was part of a broader effort to enhance employment prospects, especially for young South Africans. Building on the success of the 2022 job fair, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa has once again backed SACETA by hosting the 2024 edition. The job fair featured on-site recruitment in various sectors such as finance, energy, transportation, information technology, mining, and ma

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

A patrol car of the Finnish Border Guard is seen near the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

Gates are seen at the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

Gates are seen at the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

Gates are seen at the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

Information is seen on a gate at the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

Gates are seen at the closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The closed Vaalimaa border crossing point

The closed entry area leading to the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia is seen in Virolahti, Finland, on March 18, 2024. The southernmost and normally busiest border crossing point on the border between Finland and Russia, as well as all other border crossing points on the eastern border, will be closed at least until April 14. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visiting the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Minister, alongside Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visit the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Ministers visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visit the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Ministers visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visit the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Ministers visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visit the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Ministers visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Migrants - Eastern Border Shutdowns

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard visit the Pelkola border check point in Imatra, Finland, on February 20, 2024. The Ministers visited Finland's eastern border with Russia and received an update on instrumentalised migration at the eastern border. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Asylum seeker's sweet-bitter story in Rwanda's transit center

STORY: Asylum seeker's sweet-bitter story in Rwanda's transit center SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the transit center 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GEBRAYESUS WINTA GIRMAY, Asylum seeker at Gashora Transit Center STORYLINE: Sitting on her bed in the hostel where she now lives, Gebrayesus Winta Girmay's frustration is visible when talking about her life in Libya. Gebrayesus is an Eritrean who worked as a cleaner in Egypt before heading to Libya from where she was evacuated to Rwanda. She is one of the African asylum seekers from a variety of countries who were evacuated out of Libya detention centers through a transit mechanism to the Gashora transit facility in eastern Rwanda's Bugesera District. Gebrayesus was flown to Rwanda over a year ago by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) after spending five months in Libya. The asylum seekers that Xinhua met at the transit center speak warmly abou

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Itäraja pysyy kiinni, kun hallitus jatkoi sulkua

Closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland on Sunday, 14th January, 2024. Finnish government decided last Thursday that Finland's Eastern border with Russia will remain closed until February 11th. Finland shut all eight checkpoints along its Eastern frontier with Russia in December, amid suspicions that Russian authorities were deliberately funneling undocumented asylum seekers to Finnish crossings. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Itäraja pysyy kiinni, kun hallitus jatkoi sulkua

Closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland on Sunday, 14th January, 2024. Finnish government decided last Thursday that Finland's Eastern border with Russia will remain closed until February 11th. Finland shut all eight checkpoints along its Eastern frontier with Russia in December, amid suspicions that Russian authorities were deliberately funneling undocumented asylum seekers to Finnish crossings. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Itäraja pysyy kiinni, kun hallitus jatkoi sulkua

Closed Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia in Virolahti, Finland on Sunday, 14th January, 2024. Finnish government decided last Thursday that Finland's Eastern border with Russia will remain closed until February 11th. Finland shut all eight checkpoints along its Eastern frontier with Russia in December, amid suspicions that Russian authorities were deliberately funneling undocumented asylum seekers to Finnish crossings. LEHTIKUVA / LAURI HEINO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Lauri Heino/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)