Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Taliban Refugee Minister Killed In Afghan Suicide Bombing Suicide bombing in Afghan capital kills Taliban refugee minister Khalil Haqqani, underscoring security threats and political complexities. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Explosion In Kabul Kills Taliban Refugee Minister Explosion in Kabul claims life of Taliban refugee minister, raising security concerns in Afghanistan. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots Refugee charity Conversation Over Borders said they have seen a ‘massive mental health crisis’ in people they work with as a result of the riots. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Winter appeal: More charities back our call to allow asylum seekers to work following 'move-on' win It follows Government policy change last week that will help reduce homelessness among refugees Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
Where do six million Syrian refugees live today? In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
UN urges patience as European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions UN refugee agency chief says returning refuges to Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad should be ‘voluntary’ and ‘safe’. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024
Share your reaction to the fall of Assad in Syria We would like to hear from Syrian refugees, the diaspora and anyone affected by the regime change The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
Winter Appeal: How a football team for refugees is breaking down barriers Fair Shot football team is supported by the Refugee Council, one of the organisations being funded by our Winter Appeal Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
Israel strikes flour distribution line, kills 50 across Gaza Palestinian death toll in besieged Gaza Strip rises to 44,758 amid relentless Israeli attacks, health authorities say. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024
Top Mexican Journalist Explains Why the Country Isn't Prepared to Handle the Growing Migration Crisis Budget cuts and systemic failures have left Mexico's immigration agencies struggling, worsening the vulnerability of migrants and refugees amid rising pressures ahead of the Trump administration, according to journalist León Krauze Latin Times · Dec 9, 2024
Trump’s demonization of asylum-seekers undermines global protections — will Canada be complicit? In recent days, the Canadian government has shown the first signs of how it will respond to Donald Trump’s efforts to turn migration into a border security and enforcement issue. The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024
‘Death is chasing us’: Syrian refugees flee Lebanon airstrikes straight into jaws of fresh war against Assad SPECIAL REPORT: Bel Trew and Rana Najjar speak to those who have tried to escape Israeli strikes, only to find themselves on the front of another conflict, and visit a refugee camp in Lebanon to speak to those who fear for their relatives The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 Home Office trial doubles time refugees have to find home before eviction Charities and politicians praise increase to 56 days but press for move to be made permanent
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Winter Appeal: A victory for common sense, financial management and basic humanity The government’s decision to double the 'move on' period for refugees to 56 days should be applauded, writes Polly Glynn
Latin Times · Dec 6, 2024 Canada Targets Refugees with Tougher Ads Amid Trump's Tariff Threats: 'Claiming Asylum Is Not Easy' The campaign also coincides with polls showing a growing number of Canadians who believe there is "too much immigration."
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024 Relief as family stuck in Lebanon win fight to come to Scotland A SYRIAN refugee living in Glasgow has spoken of his anguish after his parents and a young niece and nephew were evacuated from Syria into Lebanon,…
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 'Move on' period for refugees doubled to 56 days in major homelessness victory for London Standard The Standard has secured a major victory in its A Place to Call Home winter appeal
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Refugees in Home Office hotels will be given twice as long to find new accommodation before eviction Exclusive: Grace period for newly granted refugees to extend from 28 days to 56 days next week
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024 ‘Lebanon wanted us gone … it was a risk to leave’ − Syrian refugees who fled Israeli bombs face hostility and uncertainty on return The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought a cautious sense of relief to a Lebanese population battered by a yearlong conflict, not least the more than 1 million people displaced during the escalation of violence between September and November 2024.
International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024 UN Warns Of Worsening Refugee Crises In 2025 The United Nations warned Tuesday that already unprecedented levels of forced displacement are set to worsen in 2025 as conflicts and disasters push ever more people to flee their homes.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Venezuelan migrants keep arriving in Colombia. These faith leaders offer them a home away from home Colombia hosts the largest population of migrants and refugees from Venezuela, where more than 7.7 million have left since 2014 for economic, political and safety reasons
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 Winter appeal: Homeless and refugee charities back our call to improve rights of asylum seekers As part of our A Place To Call Home winter appeal, the Standard is calling for asylum seekers to be allowed to work after six months
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Turkey Could Benefit From Rebel Offensive In Syria: Experts Turkey could be one of the big winners from the new Syria crisis, giving it a chance to tackle its Syrian refugee problem and the Kurdish threat along its border, observers say.