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UN condemns arbitrary detention of Iranian refugee in Australia

UN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2023

A Congolese Refugee Refused To Accept The Lack Of Electricity At His Refugee Camp— So He Built A Mini Solar Power Grid

Let there be light: How Congolese Refugee is Lighting up Kenya's Second-Largest Refugee Camp Through Solar

Zenger · Mar 8, 2023

It's only been six months, but these Syrian refugees are thriving on the NSW central coast

The Syrian refugees and their parents are among 100 refugees living in Australia under a pilot Commonwealth sponsorship scheme, in which volunteer groups "adopt" a family for 12 months to help them settle into their new lives.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Resettlement expansion no substitute for right to seek asylum, UNHCR tells UK

UN body says jointly run resettlement programme is a ‘lifesaving but severely limited pathway’ for refugees

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Illegal immigration bill does more than 'push the boundaries' of international law

The UK government has introduced its latest effort to deter small boat migration, by vowing to remove all those who arrive in the UK illegally by any route. The illegal migration bill, if enacted, will apply retrospectively, meaning that those who arrived even before the bill’s passage will be subject…

The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023

Lack of consultation over new migrant Bill shows arrogance, minister told

The Government was accused of ‘rewriting’ refugee and modern slavery laws during a session of the Home Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Ukrainian refugee found dead on a beach came to UK to "find a safe place", say friends

Tributes have poured in for a 'calm' and 'smart' Ukrainian refugee teen who had come to the UK to find a 'safe place', according to a close family friend

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Five misleading claims Suella Braverman has made on plans to stop small boats

Home secretary says her role is ‘first and foremost to be honest to the British people’

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker’s tweets have prompted criticism and complaints to the BBC

The broadcaster and former professional footballer has used Twitter to voice opinions on issues including Brexit and refugees.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Braverman denies small boats plan breaks law and struggles with Mo Farah question

Home secretary is asked whether Olympian would have been deported as soon as he turned 18 under proposals

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023