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Rwanda says it can only bring in 200 migrants from UK under controversial deportation scheme

The African nation had originally agreed to take up to 1,000 migrants from the UK

Evening Standard

Priti Patel warned against Rwanda deportation plan by officials, court hears

Court documents show UK officials repeatedly warned against the plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda - with fears refugees could be drafted to 'conduct armed operations in neighbouring countries'

Daily Mirror

Rwanda policy ‘could change UK position on human rights record’, High Court told

The founder of Care4Calais called details that were made public on Tuesday ‘shocking but not surprising’.

The Independent UK

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‘It shouldn’t be happening again’: M23 rebels return to wreak havoc in DRC

Ten years ago, M23 rebels forced thousands from their homes in North Kivu until they were defeated. But now they are back

The Guardian - UK

Home Office in fresh row with UNHCR over Rwanda asylum policy

Despite court hearing, Home Office continues to claim UNHCR is supportive of controversial scheme

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of Ukrainian refugees intend to stay in host countries

UN survey shows the majority of people fleeing Russia’s invasion plan to stay put until hostilities subside.

Al Jazeera

Two-thirds of Ukraine refugees plan to stay put for now - UN

Around two-thirds of refugees from Ukraine expect to stay in their host countries until hostilities subside and the security situation improves after Russia's invasion, a survey by the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has found.

Reuters

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Two-Thirds of Ukraine Refugees Plan to Stay Put for Now, Says UN

Asharq Al-Awsat

It’s a long, weary ride for refugees who make it to Kenya

For many refugees in eastern Africa, Kenya is home – with UNHCR figures showing that more than half a million live in the country. While Kenya is the final destination for many, it is also the beginning of an odyssey of paperwork.

Radio France Internationale

Griffiths to Asharq Al-Awsat: Climate, Conflict and Cost-of-living Threaten World’s Poorest

Asharq Al-Awsat has asked Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths about the three biggest threats the world’s poorest collectively face. His answer was: “Climate, conflict and cost-of-living. And they’re all connected.” When asked about double standards in refugee treatment, the UN official told the newspaper in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Myanmar refugees in Thailand endure resettlement wait

Refugees who fled a military crackdown in Myanmar face a precarious situation in Thailand as they wait for resettlement.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon hopes to repatriate Syrian refugees within months

A Lebanese minister says the government hopes to start repatriating Syrian refugees within months

The Independent UK

Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

226 Asylum-Seekers Evacuated from Libya to Italy, Nigeria

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) evacuated on Friday 95 asylum-seekers and refugees from Libya to safety in Italy. They included children, women, survivors of violence, the organization stated, noting that it relies on the international community to provide safe pathways out of Libya for some of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Al Jazeera

The refugees cast adrift in the Mediterranean

Despite overwhelming evidence that asylum seekers have been brutally pushed back from Greek waters, authorities deny it.

Al Jazeera

Despairing teen refugee found hanged in Libya detention centre

Asylum seekers at Ain Zara detention centre say Mohamed Abdel Aziz hanged himself, highlighting refugees’ plight.

ABC News

Prince Charles is attending his first CHOGM as future Commonwealth head, but the UK's Rwanda deal could make it awkward

Inspired by Australia, the United Kingdom is trying to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for offshore processing. Prince Charles is reportedly opposed to the idea, and it could make this week's Commonwealth leaders meeting in Rwanda uncomfortable for the future king.

The Guardian - UK

Eritrea women’s team footballers still in hiding after escaping in Uganda

Five members of Eritrea’s Under-20 women’s team who escaped after playing in a tournament in Uganda last year remain in hiding, the Guardian understands

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ben Stiller Says ‘Really Tough’ to See Ukraine Refugees’ Plight

Actor Ben Stiller, a goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency, has said it was "distressing" to hear the experiences of people displaced by the Ukraine conflict, adding he hoped to shine a light on their plight with his visit to the country. He added that it was crucial for…

Reuters

Ben Stiller says 'really tough' to see Ukraine refugees' plight

Actor Ben Stiller, a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. refugee agency, has said it was "distressing" to hear the experiences of people displaced by the Ukraine conflict, adding he hoped to shine a light on their plight with his visit to the country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

On World Refugee Day: Half Syrian Population Unable to Safely Return to Syria

Refugees and internally displaced persons, who now comprise half the Syrian population, will be unable to safely return to Syria until it achieves a political transition towards democracy, a report by a human rights group has stated. According the Syrian Network for Human Rights, atrocious violations are still ongoing in…

Radio France Internationale

Ivorians who fled to Liberia return 'home', no longer considered refugees by UN

The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, has announced the end of the refugee status given to Ivorians who fled political crises in their country to reside in neighboring Liberia. To mark the occasion, the human rights organisation's Chief Filippo Grandi was in the northeastern town of Buuto on World Refugee…

The Independent UK

Ben Stiller visits Ukraine on World Refugee Day and meets President Zelensky: ‘You’re my hero’

Stiller is a long-term Goodwill ambassador for UNHCR – the UN refugee agency

The Independent UK

World Refugee Day: More than 100 million people now displaced around the globe

Ukraine conflict pushed numbers to their highest yet

Radio France Internationale

As war drags on, France seeks long-term solutions for Ukrainian refugees

Just under five million Ukrainians have registered as refugees across Europe since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, according to the UN refugee agency. Nearly 100,000 have ended up in France, where NGOs are working in partnership with local councils to help them. As the war…

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