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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.

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

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

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.

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.

Syrian asylum seeker denies Bournemouth rape charge

An 18-year-old Syrian asylum seeker has appeared in court to deny raping a 20-year-old woman in a public toilet on Bournemouth seafront. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about public safety.

Cuban refugees occupy Miami's Freedom Tower in protest

A group of Cuban refugees has taken over Miami's historic Freedom Tower, demanding faster asylum processing and an end to deportations. The standoff highlights growing tensions over US immigration policies.

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