Refugees

A refugee boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel off Mauritania, resulting in 143 deaths and 38 rescues.

The UN refugee agency and the Ethiopian government have opened a new support centre in Addis Ababa to provide refugees with free legal advice and access to essential services. The initiative aims to help refugees navigate bureaucracy, obtain vital documents, and improve their chances of finding work. Ethiopia hosts more than one million refugees, making it Africa's third-largest refugee-hosting country.

Student-loan borrowers are working multiple jobs, delaying retirement, and postponing major life decisions to manage increased payments under a new repayment overhaul. KeliAnne Piscopo, a 59-year-old with $54,000 in student debt, works 70 hours weekly across three jobs but struggles to cover a new $95 monthly payment.

The UK government plans to require asylum seekers to pay £10,000 ($13,360) in subsistence fees. Refugees and NGOs have criticized the proposal, calling it excessive.

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.

Egypt is arresting and deporting refugees and asylum seekers. Human Rights Watch (HRW) urges the government to amend its new asylum law to align with international standards.

Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur, with a meeting focusing on new areas of Kuki-Naga conflict, border fencing, and the recent influx of refugees.

Libyan authorities have used incendiary rhetoric and implemented mass detention and expulsions of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees, leading to anti-migrant protests, according to Human Rights Watch.

Asylum seekers in the UK will be required to pay £10,000 to cover state-funded living costs under a new law included in the immigration and asylum bill. Charities have criticized the means-tested scheme, comparing it to a tax on refugees fleeing war, torture, and famine.

Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa are intensifying as a clause in the NHI Act could deny HIV treatment to refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi claims this would aid the fight against HIV, but the court's potential approval of the Act raises questions about possible changes.

Shabana Mahmood is accused of being influenced by Andy Burnham's Left-wing associates regarding new refugee rights legislation. The issue centers on proposed sweeping rights for refugees in the UK.

Sudanese refugees in Egypt report harsh treatment in jails, including beatings and extortion. An 18-year-old high-school student, Al-Nazir Al-Sadig, died of pneumonia after weeks in a Cairo jail. Egypt is conducting a crackdown on refugees despite claiming to be a safe haven.

Brian Muziringa, 53, has lived in South Africa for over two decades through systems that often treat his presence as temporary, doubtful, or disposable. The article highlights challenges faced by refugees in South Africa despite having documents.

In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned home, marking the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN. The article highlights personal stories of refugees who have returned to their original locations.

The Centre will provide ₹10 crore in rice aid for refugees in Mizoram. Chief Minister Lalduhoma emphasized the humanitarian challenges of accommodating refugees in the state.

Washington has resettled 198 refugees this year, all from South Africa under a new program targeting white Afrikaners. Other refugees have been excluded from this initiative.

Doctors Without Borders found 59 allegations of abuse and sexual exploitation by staff in Chad, including cases involving underage girls and trading food/jobs for sex with refugees. The organization dismissed 18 staff members and acknowledged systemic failures in its internal report, which was prompted by The Associated Press's prior reporting on the issue.

A U.N. report indicates a decrease in the number of people displaced by global conflicts and a record rise in refugees returning home. However, some returns are not voluntary.

Italy recovered 10 bodies after a boat carrying nearly 60 people capsized off Malta. At least 990 refugees and migrants have died this year attempting the Mediterranean journey.

Thames Water faces criticism from Reform for planning a careers day for refugees shortly after a significant debate on youth unemployment. The event has sparked controversy amid ongoing discussions about employment challenges for young people.

A truck carrying Afghan families overturned in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan, killing 22 people. A man transported an injured girl to the hospital following the crash.

The London exhibition 'Tenderness and Rage' at the Wellcome Collection highlights how HIV-affected groups, including gay men, women of colour, and refugees, used activism to enhance rights and dignity. It features artifacts like die-in protests and hand-stitched plushies by HIV-positive women, emphasizing care and protest in the Aids movement.

The Trump administration has temporarily paused deporting detainees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid an escalating Ebola outbreak, but experts argue the move will not curb the disease's spread. A woman transferred to Kinshasa faces detention limbo despite a court order for her return, highlighting enforcement challenges.

Thousands of Malians are fleeing their country due to attacks by multiple groups, including the army. Refugees report witnessing atrocities, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.

Pope Leo criticizes Donald Trump's immigration policies for the mistreatment of migrants and refugees, calling for improved conditions. The Pope has previously expressed similar concerns about how refugees are handled.

Sudanese refugees returning home face severe challenges due to heavily damaged infrastructure, including homes, water supplies, health services, and electricity. The UN warns of a 'struggle for survival' as chronic investment needs remain unmet.

The article exposes a scandal where state-funded slum conversions in Victorian houses are creating squalid living conditions for ex-prisoners, addicts, and refugees, while landlords and gangs exploit the system to siphon taxpayer money. The report highlights systemic failures and corruption in housing policies.

Millions of Burmese refugees are struggling to find safety in Thailand, with many left exposed to risks. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in refugee protection and humanitarian aid.