The Latest Breaking News from Refugee

NZ mulls harsher law against refugee boat arrivals – despite no refugee boats ever having arrived

Opponents claim that bill put forward by Labour government amounts to fear-mongering in an election year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

Support for refugees in UK cuts aid for disasters overseas, says watchdog

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact says a third of the aid budget goes to asylum seekers and refugees arriving in Britain.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

How Afghan evacuees are faring in Australia 18 months after fleeing Afghanistan

A survey of Afghan refugees who fled the country after the fall of Kabul in 2021 finds they feel welcome and supported in Australia, but are struggling with the cost of living.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

What is happening with Afghan refugees in the UK?

About 9,000 of the people who arrived in Britain since the fall of Kabul are still living in temporary accommodation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Afghans resettled in US fear being sent back as pathway to legal status stalls in Congress

More than 78,000 Afghan refugees relocated to the US as part of Operation Allies Welcome, but few have gained permanent status

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023

Awaab Ishak: Social landlord where toddler died said mould was ‘acceptable’ in refugees’ homes

A report found Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) tenants were judged ‘by staff members’ … prejudices, lazy assumptions and an attitude towards asylum seekers and refugees that is wholly unacceptable’

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

‘Becoming visible’: India’s first female Rohingya graduate

Tasmida Johar is happy she was able to study despite the odds but wishes other Rohingya women also had the opportunity.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

Afghan refugees face homelessness under UK plans, say rights groups

Ministers announce refugees in hotels will be offered move to a home on condition they accept first offer

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Social landlord in England said mould was ‘acceptable’ in refugees’ homes

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing’s failure to treat severe mould led to the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Kenya opposition protests turn violent

In tonight's edition: One person is shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya grow increasingly violent. Also, US Vice President Kamala Harris announces an aid package and development coorperation with Ghana as she kicks of an Africa tour that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia until April 2.…

France 24 · Mar 27, 2023