The Latest Breaking News from Refugee

Rwanda row: PM Sunak, who pledged to ‘stop the boats’, faces crucial test

Sunak’s Conservatives have criticised the plan to deport refugees from the UK as contradicting international law.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

'You reach a point where you have nothing. You will just die' – in East African refugee camps, food scarcity is a mortal concern

For refugees living in settlements across Africa, life got more difficult in 2023.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023

Rohingya Muslims in Indonesia struggle to find shelter. President says government will help for now

Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled Myanmar to escape a brutal counterinsurgency campaign are struggling to find a country that would accept them

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Tensions rise as two more boats with over 300 Rohingya land in Indonesia

Since November, more than 1,500 refugees have arrived in Indonesia’s Aceh province, triggering anger among the locals.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023

Libyan militias ‘making a killing’ off kidnapping refugees for ransom

Refugee Salem Doma was tortured and held for ransom in Bani Walid, Libya, another victim of human trafficking.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023

Row brews between Home Office and Foreign Office on eve of UN refugee summit

Furore over the controversial Rwanda scheme labelled far from ‘helpful’ as Britain seeks to fulfil role in the international forum

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023

‘I need mum and dad here’: the charity helping young Afghan footballers reunite with relatives

The Refugee Council is welcoming those who fled the Taliban and providing legal advice on resettlement in the UK• Donate to our charity appeal here

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023

Indonesia suspects human trafficking is behind the increasing number of Rohingya refugees

Indonesia’s president says his government blames a surge in human trafficking for the increasing number of Rohingya Muslims who have entered the country over the past few weeks

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Help us support refugees facing destitution to rebuild their lives in safety

In a harsh political and financial climate, our appeal seeks to highlight the values of kindness, tolerance and respect alongside social justice

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2023: a guide to this year’s charities

Refugee Councils of Britain, Refugees at Home and Naccom do vital work helping and housing people who have fled conflict and persecution

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023