Tag: bhutanese refugees

The year 2011 seems to be the year for Bhutanese in diaspora for reorganising or getting more organised. It is the fourth year Bhutanese started moving western countries in mass. The first year lapses silently and the second year saw germination of number of community organisations across the globe....

The latest revelation from UNHCR reads news about resettlement of Bhutanese refugees in seven western countries to have reached almost 49,000. For UNHCR this seems to be a glory, great achievement. Out of 48,763 resettled so far, 40,971 Bhutanese have chosen United States as their new home followed by...

When Chris Yost moved into her east Charlotte home four years ago, she downsized in most every way. Her square footage was smaller. Her mortgage, too. Pretty much everything, she says, but the yard behind the house. It’s just under a half-acre back there, with a mix of natural...

MADISON, Wis. — Bhutanese refugees in Madison are getting some safety lessons from police after a member of their community fell victim to a random assault. A group of Bhutanese refugees arrived in Madison in 2009. The group has grown, and the Madison Police Department said it wants them...

Now it’s time for the western governments to see cunning character of Bhutan. Despite agreement to take some of its exiled citizens while many might go for resettlement, Bhutan government has to far shown no interests in resuming dialogue with Nepal. Western countries representatives, especially the US, officials visiting...

The parliament in Bhutan briefly discussed the Bhutanese refugee issue on Friday’s sitting. This part of formality fulfilled by the government to inform the parliament regarding updates on Bhutanese refugee issue. Prime Minister Jigme Y Thinley addressing the parliament appreciated the initiative taken by the western countries for resettlement...