Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful, Court of Appeal rules The Court of Appeal’s decision was announced by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett during a short hearing in London. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
UK appeals court rules that plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful A British court has ruled that a government plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an attempt to deter migrants from making risky journeys across the English Channel is unlawful The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
125 Sudanese soldiers held by the RSF released: Red Cross ICRC says the soldiers were captured by the paramilitary group in the capital, Khartoum, and western region of Darfur. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023
Suella Braverman’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled unlawful by Court of Appeal Rishi Sunak says government will attempt appeal to Supreme Court, as plans to ‘stop the boats’ dealt severe blow The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Rwanda plan: Rishi Sunak says Government will appeal ruling on ‘unlawful’ asylum seekers policy Rishi Sunak says he ‘fundamentally’ disagrees with the Court of Appeal conclusion that Government’s Rwanda policy is illegal while Suella Braverman says plan to ‘Stop the Boats’ being held back Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023
Humiliated Rishi Sunak hits out as court rules Rwanda migrant policy UNLAWFUL The landmark ruling comes after more than 14 months of deadlock since it was first unveiled by former Home Secretary Priti Patel last year Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023
US says it's horrified by conditions in Ethiopia after theft leads to food aid pause and deaths The United States humanitarian agency tells The Associated Press it is horrified by conditions in Ethiopia The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Thursday briefing: How to tackle the health issues wreaking havoc on UK children In today’s newsletter: Stunted growth, hunger and dental issues have rocketed over the last year – but experts warn the crisis is far from over The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
‘We blame government and aid agencies’: food relief thefts in Ethiopia leave those in need with nothing Hunger-related deaths have risen since grain deliveries stopped after a nationwide scheme to steal supplies was exposed The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
‘Food banks are not the answer’: charities search for new way to help UK families After years of austerity, local pantries are starting to question whether food handouts get people out of poverty The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
Liverpool schoolkids write to Rishi Sunak to plead for free school meals "If you don't have a free school meal you might get sleepy and not learn" Liverpool Echo · Jun 29, 2023
Court of Appeal set to rule on Rwanda policy challenge Three judges will give their decisions on an appeal against the High Court’s decision on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Calm in Sierra Leone despite contested election result Many people said they were relieved at the peaceful atmosphere after electoral tensions and fears of violence. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Air raids hit Sudan capital despite Eid truce Residents and local reports say intense fighting continuing in Omdurman on Wednesday afternoon. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023 How Sudanese families in Manchester are marking Eid amidst the conflict back home "We can maybe forget about the conflict for a few minutes or hours but it will ultimately come back at the end of the day and it’s just tiring"
Liverpool Echo · Jun 28, 2023 Liverpool MP 'haunted' by locked up baby formula as he clashes with supermarket bosses Anti-poverty campaigner Ian Byrne is calling for price controls in supermarkets
Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2023 Eid brings another failed ceasefire to Sudan's warring parties A 24-hour ceasefire deal agreed in Sudan on the eve of the Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday was breached Wednesday amid ongoing violance between the country's army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Watchdog ‘seriously concerned’ about Migration Bill’s impact on human rights The Equality and Human Rights Commission repeated its call for measures to increase safe, regular routes to the UK for asylum seekers.
Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023 Sudanese say Eid ceasefire meaningless as fighting continues Residents report heavy gunfire in parts of the capital despite both sides announcing truces for Eid.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Sudanese army declares ‘unilateral’ ceasefire on first day of Eid General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announces ceasefire during televised speech
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023 Cost of living worsening health of children in UK, say school nurses Survey reports increased levels of tooth decay and stunted growth as families struggle to afford nutritious meals
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 One in seven people in UK going hungry because they can’t afford to eat Many people referred to food banks are experiencing severe social isolation because they cannot afford to socialise
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 One in seven in UK faced hunger due to lack of money, research suggests The findings have been described by the Trussell Trust as ‘just the tip of the iceberg’.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Sudan violence likely to push over 1 million refugees out of the African country by October, UN says The United Nations says the surging violence in Sudan is likely to drive over 1 million refugees out of the African country by October
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 Urgent action needed to protect ‘dying’ Kenyan domestic workers in Gulf, say rights groups Deaths and alleged abuse of Kenyan women in Saudi Arabia fuels demands for Nairobi to act on human rights