Second 'ISIS bride' group leaves Syrian refugee camp Women and children with ties to Islamic State have left a refugee camp in Syria ahead of their expected return home to Australia. AAP · May 21
Afghan women’s refugee team to tour England on return to international cricket after Taliban exclusion The Afghanistan refugee women’s team is set to head to England this summer The Independent UK · May 21
Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike. Euronews · May 21
Refugee Festival announces 2026 programme putting solidarity centre stage A FESTIVAL celebrating refugees in Scotland has launched its programme, aiming to put solidarity centre stage by bringing people together through… The National (Scotland) · May 21
EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost. Euronews · May 21
Trump admin finds space for 10,000 more white South African immigrants after gutting refugee program Trump has slashed the intake of refugees to historic lows not seen since 1980 We Got This Covered · May 20
‘We need more staff!’: regional employers are hiring, but we are closing the door to skilled migrant workers Regional Australia has long struggled to attract skilled workers away from urban centres. In the years since the pandemic, however, the labour market in country areas has tightened even further. The Conversation · May 19
Trump Administration Plans to Admit up to 10,000 More White South African Refugees Into the United States The administration claimed through an emergency notice to Congress that "unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation" Latin Times · May 19
US claims ‘emergency refugee situation’ as it admits 10,000 more white South Africans Trump has repeatedly made false claims that white Afrikaners facing genocide with costs of resettling them at $100m The Guardian - UK · May 19
Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross Charity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continues The Guardian - UK · May 18
Study reveals hidden trauma of unaccompanied Afghan refugee children brought to UK Young Afghans share with researchers how social anxiety, loneliness, and depression lingered long after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and seeking refuge in the UK. Arpan Rai reports The Independent UK · May 16
Quote of the Day by Angelina Jolie: ‘If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how…’ Words of wisdom on growth and curiosity Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who also champions humanitarian causes. Her life shows how stepping outside one's comfort zone leads to a broader understanding of the world. Jolie's extensive travels and work with refugees have shaped her into a globally recognized figure. Her legacy combines artistic success with advocacy… The Economic Times · May 16
EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country. Radio France Internationale · May 15
The Times of India · May 15 Syrian refugee found guilty of raping 19-year-old in Bournemouth beach toilet attack In a chilling case that has captured public attention, a Syrian asylum seeker named Mohammed Abdullah has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman near Bournemouth's popular seaside.
The Independent UK · May 15 Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion and say today's catastrophe is worse Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba
The Guardian - AU · May 15 ‘We are not in Trump’s America’: migrant groups say Angus Taylor in race to bottom with far right Refugee advocacy group warns migrants ‘should not be used as scapegoats’ as prime minister claims Coalition imitating One Nation policies
The Guardian - UK · May 14 The secret mission to rescue the UN’s vital Palestinian refugee archive Millions of documents chronicling generations of trauma saved from Gaza and East Jerusalem in 10-month Unrwa operation
Euronews · May 12 Palestinians gather to mark 78th anniversary of the Nakba and call for 'right of return' Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.
AAP · May 6 Slavery and terror group charges for 'ISIS brides' There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Reform-led Lancashire county council could quit refugee resettlement scheme Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme on eve of local elections
The Conversation · May 6 ‘The farther away, the better’ is the problematic logic behind U.S. third-country deportations Since January 2025, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has signed bilateral agreements with 27 governments to deport migrants to countries where they have no ties.
The Times of India · May 6 ‘Need to put British people first’: Row erupts as Shabana Mahmood backs more legal refugee routes to UK A political row has erupted after UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she wants to significantly expand safe and legal routes for refugees to enter Britain once the asylum system is “fixed”.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Sudanese asylum seekers challenge Home Office rule changes for refugees Shabana Mahmood has announced plan to cut leave to remain from five years to 30 months, to concern of UN refugee agency
AAP · May 6 Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.