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Australia can do more for Ukraine refugees

More than seven million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded and advocates say Australia can be doing much more to help protect them.

AAP · Oct 6, 2022

Braverman asylum plan may breach refugee convention, says UNHCR

Home secretary reportedly planning to ban anyone who enters UK via irregular routes claiming refuge

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Investigation launched as refugees accuse bus drivers of discrimination for refusing to collect them

Exclusive: The probe comes after asylum seekers said they are being discriminated against.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Refugees who cross Channel in dinghies will be BANNED from claiming asylum in UK

The Home Secretary recieved two standing ovations at Tory conference as she set out what campaigners have deemed an 'attack on genuine refugees'.

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

THE UK Government looks set to “trash” international treaties after the Home Secretary announced plans to ban anybody who enters Britain…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022

Merkel Wins UN Refugee Agency Award over Welcome of Syrians

The UN refugee agency said Tuesday it's giving its highest award to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her efforts to welcome more than 1 million refugees — mostly from Syria — into Germany, despite some criticism both at home and abroad. Matthew Saltmarsh, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022

Analysis-Canada top court ruling on asylum-seeker pact with U.S. may have ripple effects, lawyers say

A years-long fight over what Canada owes would-be refugees will have its day in the country's highest court Thursday and the decision could have implications beyond the asylum system, affecting how Canada's laws are challenged and how people prove their rights have been breached.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

Channel migrants face ‘ban’ on claiming asylum in UK

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is due to announce the plan on Tuesday, according to reports.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Merkel wins UN refugee agency award over welcome of Syrians

The U.N. refugee agency says it’s giving its highest award to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her efforts to accept more than 1 million refugees — mostly from Syria — into Germany, despite some criticism both at home and abroad

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Give Biden Credit for Bolstering Private Refugee Resettlement

Uniting for Ukraine, a program providing private support to displaced Ukrainians, has proved more effective than the government's own resettlement efforts.

Reason · Oct 4, 2022