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Braverman warns of ‘disintegration in society’ if borders are not controlled

The Home Secretary has called for the international threshold to be raised for defining when someone is a refugee.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Palestinian security force deploys in school compound in Lebanon refugee camp following clashes

A Palestinian security force has deployed in a school complex in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp in the country’s south

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Suella Braverman is wrong about the UN refugee convention being 'not fit for purpose' – here's why

The UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman – the minister responsible for setting immigration policy – has said the United Nations refugee convention is not “fit for our modern age” and should be renegotiated.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023

Hundreds welcome 12-foot tall Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal at Navy Pier: ‘It was very emotional’

Little Amal is making her way across America to inspire hope and draw attention to the plight of many refugees around the world, half of whom are children.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Rishi Sunak rejects Braverman claim multiculturalism has failed

Prime minister praises UK’s ‘fantastic multicultural democracy’ in contrast to comments made by home secretary

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Refugees in PNG told they will be evicted after Australian-sponsored housing bills not paid

Exclusive: Former Manus Island detainees facing loss of accommodation, but the Australian government claims it is no longer responsible for their welfare

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

‘They are birds in a cage’: the Afghan girls fleeing to Europe in hope of education

At a makeshift school in a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, Afghan girls embrace the learning denied to them by the Taliban — and dare to dream of a new future

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Suspected Maoists vandalise Kerala Forest Development Corporation office in Wayanad

Maoists vandalised KFDC office in Kambamala, Wayanad, Kerala. Posters in Malayalam and Tamil on behalf of CPI(Maoist) Kabani area committee read: 'Distribute plantations to landless workers and tribal people, join armed rebellion.'

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

UN refugee convention works and is as necessary as ever

Letters: Leaders of charities and NGOs respond to Suella Braverman’s recent comments attacking the refugee convention in the US

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Tory MPs criticise Suella Braverman’s ‘alarmist’ speech on migration

Two MPs distance themselves from home secretary’s talk of ‘existential challenge’ as she called for human rights reform

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023