The Latest Breaking News from Refugee

UN warns that 2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue

The U.N. refugee agency has raised the alarm for an estimated 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be aboard two boats reported to be out of supplies and adrift in the Andaman Sea

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

COP28: with a ‘loss and damage’ fund in place, protecting climate refugees is more urgent than ever

It has taken decades, but the complex and increasingly urgent issue of “climate mobility” has gradually become central to international climate negotiations.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Malta welcomes foreign workers to fill labour shortage, but repels refugees

Ex-PM Muscat hails migrant workers, but experts decry apparent double standard as asylum seekers are pushed back.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

Homeless crisis sparks call for Scotland to declare 'national housing emergency'

CHARITIES have called on the Scottish Government to declare a national housing emergency, claiming Scotland’s homeless system is at breaking point…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023

‘When I’m losing I’m a “war refugee”, when I’m winning I’m “British boxer”’: Ramla Ali on labels, sparring and speaking out

Ramla Ali was just a toddler when her family fled Somalia for the UK. Now 34, she’s had enough of being defined by her past. She talks about life in the ring, Gaza, and how an upcoming biopic will let her drive her own narrative

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Over 100 Rohingya Refugees Land In Indonesia, 2 More Boats At Sea

More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, landed in Indonesia's westernmost province on Saturday, officials said, but locals threatened to push them back to sea.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2023

Scotland's first refugee councillor 'disgusted' by FM shaking hands with Erdogan

THE first refugee councillor to be elected in Scotland has criticised the First Minister for shaking hands with the president of Türkiye.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

Refugee fined for waving offensive placard she ‘found at bus stop and did not understand’

Laura Davis, 22, told the court she found the sign which said "FREE PALESTINE!! ISRA*L BURN IN HELL" but did not understand what it said

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

‘I wake up in pain’: Refugees struggle in Tunisian winter

For refugees in Tunis facing abuse from police while aid is blocked, the cold is their greatest enemy now.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon mourn, fear for family in war-torn Gaza

‘I’m not sleeping. I cry all night,’ says Fatmeh, whose daughter and grandkids are trapped under Israeli bombardment.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023