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Pope Leo urges US and Europe to do more for migrants on 4th July anniversary

Pope Leo has urged his fellow Americans to welcome and protect immigrants as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday. During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa he also pressed Europe to do more for people fleeing war and poverty.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian forced migrants in Turkey have built businesses despite challenges. Here’s what has helped them succeed

By the end of 2024, the number of people worldwide who had been “forcibly displaced as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order” and had fled their countries stood at approximately 42.7 million, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Whether they are asylum…

The Conversation

Refugee protection in Egypt: what’s behind the return train to Sudan

A special train left the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Aswan, a town close to the border with southern neighbour Sudan, in July 2025. The train, publicised by the Egyptian government as shiny, air-conditioned and free of charge, runs a weekly service. It is transporting Sudanese refugees who are willing…

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Theo James Opens Up About His Grandfather's Experience as a Refugee as He Announces New Role With the UN Refugee Agency

The actor explained the role hits close to home for him.

Marie Claire

UK's failed asylum deportation plan puts Rwanda's human rights and refugee struggles in the spotlight

The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely.

The Conversation

Ministers to seek appeal after judges declare Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

Rishi Sunak said he ‘fundamentally’ disagrees with the Court of Appeal decision and said that ministers would seek permission to appeal.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled unlawful by Court of Appeal

Rishi Sunak says government will attempt appeal to Supreme Court, as plans to ‘stop the boats’ dealt severe blow

The Independent UK

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In Tunisia, police destroy migrant camp facing the UN building

Police in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, have forcefully removed a group homeless sub-Saharan Africans had been camping outside of the UN buildings of the International Organisation for Migration (OIM) and the UN Refugee Agency (HCR) for several weeks.

Radio France Internationale

Denmark deems Syrian province safe for returning refugees, worrying UNHCR

The Danish Refugee Appeals Board on Friday deemed it safe for Syrian refugees to return to Latakia province in the western part of the country, raising concerns at the UN Refugee Agency.

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