Christmas Carol adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’ – director Musical movie Christmas Karma stars The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar as a contemporary Scrooge, called Mr Sood. Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025
Taliban registers 1,800 unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar, official says Rights groups and the UN have repeatedly warned that some Afghans returning are at risk of persecution because of their gender, profession or links to the former Western-backed administration. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Sudan’s hidden horror: inside the 15 August Guardian Weekly The inside story of a refugee camp massacre. Plus: The films that capture a nation’s soul The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
At least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
The Taliban registers 1,800 unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar The Taliban is registering 1,800 unemployed Afghans expelled from neighboring countries for the chance to work in Qatar in the latest round of a labor agreement with the Gulf nation The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
'The first time I cycled I felt free' - meet the charities transforming the lives of refugees and asylum seekers through cycling 'They come here and they're worried about lawyers appointments and visa applications, and there's a swing in their step when they leave. There's just so much joy that they get from cycling.' Cycling Weekly · Aug 13, 2025
At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy's Lampedusa, UN says Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Carlos Muñoz Villalobos obituary Other lives: Political refugee who founded an Andean band that performed at the Southbank Centre and at Womad The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025
Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups including pregnant women and disabled people. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025
Exhibition hopes to showcase artwork of Ukrainian refugees A crowdfunder has been launched to help displaced Ukrainian artists exhibit their work in Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025
Reintegrating millions of Afghan refugees is critical to a peaceful future, a UN official says A U.N. official says reintegrating Afghan refugees is crucial for the country's peaceful future The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Flickers of Hope for Afghans Caught in Legal Limbo A federal court clears the way for a broader legal challenge to Trump’s refugee policies, even as Afghans in the U.S. face detention, expired protections, and rising fears of deportation. Reason · Aug 7, 2025
Tower Bridge and Cutty Sark on Big Half finisher medal designed with refugees Members of the Coopah Refugee Run Club helped to design the medal and long-sleeved T-shirt for finishers at next month’s half marathon. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025
Euronews · Aug 6, 2025 Pakistan extends deportation deadline for Afghan refugees but UN remains concerned Afghans have fled to Pakistan over the past four decades to escape war, political instability and economic hardship in their homeland.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 Pakistan extends Afghan refugee deportation deadline to Sept. 1 Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation of millions of Afghan refugees to Sept. 1
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025 UK-France 'one in one out' migrants treaty comes into force - with small boat detentions to begin this week Tories say the deal will make ‘no difference whatsover’ amid reports the pilot scheme will see only 50 people a week returned to France
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Cross-Channel migrants to be detained as France treaty comes into force The deal has been criticised by refugee charities, which have urged the Government to provide more safe, legal routes for asylum seekers instead.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Pakistan resumes forced expulsions of 1.4 million Afghan refugees despite UN concerns Officials say Pakistan has resumed the forced deportation of Afghan refugees after the federal government declined to extend a key deadline for their stay
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Experts say Israel’s West Bank demolitions aim to drive Palestinians away Israel is carrying out more demolitions this year than in any other year of the occupation, which began in 1967.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Friendship at 13,000 feet: how climbing in the Swiss Alps is bringing refugees together A mountaineering project in Switzerland helps exiles from countries such as Afghanistan, Iran and Ukraine recover from trauma by conquering summits
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 A day in the life, in photos, of one family's search for food in Gaza The Sobh family lives in a seaside refugee camp west of Gaza City after being displaced multiple times during the war between Israel and Hamas.
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Italian, Turkish and Libyan leaders meet to address migration flows to Europe The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025 ‘What choice have I got?’: Lana built a life in Australia after years on Nauru – but now faces returning to the Iran she fled to keep it Australia has agreed to not deport refugees back to face possible persecution. But advocates say for many ‘transitory persons’ stuck in legal limbo, their only option is to do the unthinkable
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025 Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women’s refugee football team.