refugees

June 18, 2018

Another death in Australia's Nauru offshore detention centre

Amnesty International has responded to the news that a 26-year-old Iranian man is reported to have died on the island of Nauru, an offshore detention centre, on 15 June 2018.
June 16, 2018

Children abused and illegally returned at French-Italian border, says Oxfam

Children are being abused, detained and illegally returned to Italy by French border guards, according to a new report by Oxfam.
June 11, 2018

Migrant children expelled to Niger as Europe and North Africa tighten borders

As countries across Europe and North Africa seek to curtail irregular migration, children risk violence, abuse, exploitation and detention.
May 31, 2018

UNHCR urges Hungary to withdraw draft law impacting refugees

New laws would significantly restrict the ability of NGOs and individuals to support asylum-seekers and refugees.
May 25, 2018

Call for new commitment on refugee resettlement post-2020

Refugee charities are calling on the Government to make a new commitment on the future of resettlement in Britain and expand its successful Syrian programme.
May 24, 2018

Call for change to restrictive rules on refugee family reunion

Campaigners say the Home Secretary should change the rules so that more refugee families can be reunited in safety.
May 17, 2018

New research reveals the human impact of Home Office asylum failures

New research by Refugee Action reveals Home Office failings are having a devastating effect on people seeking safety in Britain.
May 9, 2018

Myanmar refugees return home from Thailand with UNHCR support

After decades of displacement, 93 refugees in Thailand have returned to south-eastern Myanmar, marking progress in the voluntary repatriation of refugees.
May 5, 2018

Time running out for migrants and refugees held in Libya, says MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières is highly concerned about the fate of around 800 migrants and refugees held in a dangerously overcrowded detention centre in the port city of Zuwara, Libya.
April 29, 2018

UN human rights expert to assess racism in UK since Brexit vote

The UN Special Rapporteur on racism will conduct an official visit to the UK from 30 April to 11 May 2018, ito examine the impact of Brexit on racial equality in the country.