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UK Launches Climate Humanitarian Visa for Pacific Islanders
Britain pioneers groundbreaking humanitarian visa programme offering refuge to Pacific islanders displaced by rising sea levels and extreme weather events, marking a historic shift in climate migration policy.
Iran's Unseen Refugee Crisis: Millions Sheltered
Exclusive analysis reveals how Iran has shouldered one of the world's largest refugee burdens for decades, hosting millions of Afghans while receiving disproportionately low international assistance.
Aid Cuts Trigger Catastrophe for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Severe funding shortages force life-saving health programmes to close, leaving Sudanese refugees in Chad battling starvation and disease in what aid workers call an 'unfolding humanitarian disaster'.
Nauru refugees hungry despite $15M per person spending
Shocking new reports reveal refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru are going hungry despite Australian government spending reaching £8 million per person annually. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human cost of offshore processing.
UK cuts aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Britain dramatically cuts support for Rohingya refugee camps as humanitarian situation worsens, raising concerns about health and safety for vulnerable populations.
Afghan sisters master karate while refugees in Iran
In a Tehran sports hall, Afghan refugee sisters are transforming their lives through karate, building courage and challenging gender norms while displaced from their homeland.
Climate-Fuelled Floods Force 30,000 to Flee in Burundi
Devastating floods around Lake Tanganyika have displaced over 30,000 people in Burundi, compounding a severe humanitarian crisis driven by climate change and regional conflict.
Myanmar Junta Forcibly Recruiting Rohingya Men: UN
Exclusive reports reveal Myanmar's military regime is coercing Rohingya men into its ranks amidst a fierce offensive against ethnic insurgents, raising international alarm over human rights abuses.
Cooper Pledges UK Asylum for Ukrainians Fleeing Conscription
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to fast-track asylum for Ukrainians escaping forced conscription, criticising the UK's current response as a 'betrayal' of its commitments.
Afghan Women Refugees: Football's Healing Power
Exclusive: Afghan women refugees reveal how football transformed their lives, providing purpose and community after fleeing Taliban rule. Their inspiring journey from trauma to triumph.
Glasgow's migrant crisis: SNP warns of humanitarian disaster
Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Daily Mail Readers Transform Lives of Ukraine's Young Heroes
Inspiring stories of Ukrainian children and teenagers displaying incredible bravery, and how the generosity of Daily Mail readers is providing them with vital support, education, and hope for the future.
Nauru braces for 'potentially hostile' NZYQ asylum seeker arrivals
Exclusive documents reveal Nauruan officials are preparing for the challenging transfer of a cohort from Australia's offshore processing regime, citing potential hostility and complex security concerns.
Aylan Kurdi: The Legacy of a Tragedy That Shook the World
Nine years after the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his photograph remains a powerful symbol of the human cost of failed asylum policies. This editorial examines the enduring legacy of a tragedy that shook the world.
Home Office scraps 28-day refugee grace period
Exclusive: The UK government has quietly abolished the 28-day grace period for newly recognised refugees, leaving them at immediate risk of homelessness and potentially tearing families apart. Charities warn of a looming humanitarian crisis.
UN: Assad Coercing Syrian Refugees to Return from Lebanon
The UN refugee agency warns of a coercive campaign by Syria's government, forcing vulnerable refugees in Lebanon to return to an unsafe homeland, despite ongoing risks and lack of basic services.
UK Backlash Over Refugee Family Reunion Rules
The Home Office faces mounting criticism as new rules prevent refugee women and children from reuniting with families. Charities warn of devastating human impact.
Syrian Siblings' 2,700-Mile Odyssey: A Decade On
Ten years after their harrowing 2,700-mile journey from war-torn Syria, two siblings reflect on their incredible escape, resilience, and building a new life in Germany.
Bosnian refugees build £15m food empire in UK
Two brothers who fled the Bosnian War with just £300 have built a £15 million food manufacturing business in the UK, employing 150 people and supplying major supermarkets.
Labour to end 'wasteful' asylum hotel use
The Labour Party pledges to stop the 'exorbitantly expensive' use of hotels for asylum seekers, criticising the Conservative government's costly and inefficient system. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper outlines a plan for more orderly and secure proces
Scots Govt in Standoff with Ofgem Over Ukraine Energy Bills
The Scottish Government accuses energy regulator Ofgem of 'passing the buck' and failing to protect displaced Ukrainian families from crippling debt and high tariffs, escalating a major political row.
Poland's President Vetoes Ukrainian Refugee Benefits Extension
Polish President Andrzej Duda has blocked a bill to extend financial support for Ukrainian refugees, citing economic strain and calling for an EU-wide solution. The move creates uncertainty for over 800,000 Ukrainians in Poland.
UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps
A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.
Ukrainian family's harrowing escape to Devon in rented Toyota
A Ukrainian mother recounts her family's perilous 1,500-mile journey from the war-torn Donbas region to safety in Exeter, Devon, in a hired Toyota, navigating checkpoints and shelling.
Iowa Mosque Becomes Sanctuary for Afghan Refugees
In a powerful act of interfaith solidarity, a mosque in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has opened its doors to provide sanctuary and support for newly arrived Afghan refugees, embodying the true spirit of American welcome.
UK Couple Stranded in Poland After Ukraine Visa Rejection
A British man and his Ukrainian partner tell of their bureaucratic nightmare after being stranded in Warsaw when the UK visa centre refused their application to flee the war.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Defiant UK Tour Amidst War
An exclusive look at the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's powerful UK tour. Musicians share their stories of defiance, art as resistance, and performing while their homeland endures war.
Mass Exodus: 500,000 Afghans Flee to Iran in One Month
Exclusive report reveals a massive surge in Afghan refugees crossing into Iran, creating a humanitarian crisis as Tehran threatens mass deportations back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.