Home Office questions why Syrian refugee, 11, can’t return to war zone to be reunited with mother Exclusive: Home Office asked why the suicidal child cannot return to war-torn Syria The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Jeremy Corbyn to attend Liverpool demo to say refugees are welcome in Merseyside Event on Saturday to be run alongside petition signed by hundreds Liverpool Echo · Feb 15, 2023
Tycoon who arrived as a refugee plans new Museum of Migration in City of London Museum of Migration could be moved to a new location in Tower Hill, but the wider development faces opposition Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Irish Sikh environmental activists join Reforest Nation to plant 10,000 trees for Ukraine A forest will be planted in Co Wicklow in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe in this collaborative event Dublin Live · Feb 15, 2023
U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
UN agencies seek $5.6B to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad The U.N.’s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies say they are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and 10 countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s invasion of their country nearly a year ago The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Watch as UN launch 2023 plan to help Ukraine refugees Watch as the United Nations launch the 2023 Ukraine Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the 2023 Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) for neighbouring countries. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank Palestinians say Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during an army raid in a refugee camp in the northern West Bank The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Quake-stricken refugees in Turkey lament delay in aid deliveries to Syria Syrian refugees have been among those hardest hit by the devastating February 6 earthquakes. Among those sheltering in Kilis, a southeastern Turkish city a few kilometres from the border, the trauma of the quakes come on top of the ravages of the Syrian civil war and the hardships of exile.… France 24 · Feb 14, 2023
Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia affect communities as far as 900km away – aid agencies need to take note Policymakers tend to assume that the effects of conflict are felt only where violence occurs. As a result, humanitarian aid, protection efforts or asylum policies largely focus on conflict-hit areas. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023
Scottish refugee charity urges politicians to 'stand up to hate' after Knowsley riot Organisations supporting refugees signed a letter criticising the "inflammatory language" and policies that "demonise" people… The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian, 17, in West Bank Clash, Medics Say Israeli troops killed a 17-year-old Palestinian during a clash with gunmen in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, medical officials and witnesses said, and the army said it had shot a person holding an explosive device. Among areas where Palestinians seek statehood, the West Bank has seen a surge in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023
Russians who fled war win case to end stay at South Korea airport Two of five Russians living for months at Incheon airport to avoid fighting in Ukraine have refugee appeal accepted. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023
World Government Summit Discusses AI The governments' adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has become inevitable, which is no longer an option, according to the UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit (WGS) Organization, Mohammad al-Gergawi. Gergawi is expected to witness an upcoming biological revolution surpassing the technological revolution, and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023
Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023 Plans to house refugees at Pontins described as 'dehumanising' Previous plans to house asylum seekers in a holiday camp were abandoned
France 24 · Feb 14, 2023 Turkey quake revives trauma of war for Syrian refugees made homeless again Syrian refugee children in southern Turkey have never known a time without war in their home country. Last week’s devastating double earthquake has now struck their home away from home – shattering their safe haven in just one night. FRANCE 24’s reporters met Syrian refugees made homeless once more, this…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 Leaders urged to ‘take a stand’ after violence outside Knowsley asylum hotel Charities condemn policies that ‘demonise’ refugees after home secretary accused of victim blaming
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023 Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson unveils plan to help migrants, refugees, immigrants Johnson proposed, among other things, that all residents, regardless of citizenship status, be able to vote for Chicago Board of Education members — a concept also embraced by one of his mayoral rivals, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2023 Türkiye Won’t Allow New Syrian Refugee Influx after Quake, Says Minister Türkiye will not allow a new influx of refugees from Syria after last week's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday. "Claims that there is a new influx of refugees from Syria to Türkiye (after the earthquake) are not true. We will not allow that; it is out…
Reuters · Feb 13, 2023 Turkey won't allow new Syrian refugee influx after quake -minister Turkey will not allow a new influx of refugees from Syria after last week's devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023 Changes to temporary protection visas are a welcome development – and they won't encourage people smugglers Refugees in Australia on temporary protection visas (TPVs) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEVs) now have a pathway to permanent protection, the federal government has confirmed today.
ABC News · Feb 12, 2023 Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas as Labor moves to fulfil election promise From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023 Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees For Syrians and Ukrainians fleeing the violence back home, the earthquake that struck in Turkey and Syria is just the latest tragedy
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023 Minnesota Buddhist temple opens up sacred dance troupe Started by Cambodian refugees who had fled the Khmer Rouge’s killing fields four decades ago, the Buddhist temple of Watt Munisotaram has evolved into a majestic structure with golden spires dominating the snow-covered Minnesota farmland
The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2023 Missiles hurled during 'deeply shocking' protest over refugees PROTESTERS who became violent outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Merseyside have been condemned by police and MPs.