Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
The High Court heard arguments regarding the Home Office's decision to house up to 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. Community group Crowborough Shield claims the Home Office acted without openness and wrongly invoked emergency planning powers, a claim the Home Office disputes.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, as part of an "one in one out" asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting them at grave risk. Lawyers claim information from asylum applications, including personal details and reasons for fear, was disclosed.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting applicants at grave risk of persecution upon return. The suit claims information from asylum applications, including identifying details and political opinions, was disclosed.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering lives. The suit claims U.S. agencies met with Iranian officials, using Pakistan as an intermediary, to share details on asylum claims, including those related to religious conversion, sexuality, and participation in protests.
Spain's socialist-led government program to regularize undocumented migrants and asylum seekers has received over 1 million applications, far exceeding the initial target of 500,000. The scheme offers residence and work permits to those meeting specific criteria, aiming to address Spain's demographic crisis and economic growth needs. The initiative faces criticism from right-wing parties.
The UK government plans to introduce measures requiring asylum seekers to repay approximately £10,000 for accommodation and support once they begin earning, as part of the new Immigration and Asylum Bill. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this demonstrates asylum support is a responsibility, but refugee advocates criticize it as an "extra tax" on vulnerable individuals.
UK government plans require asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for accommodation and support once they start earning. The measures, part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, aim to recover costs from adults with sufficient funds, drawing criticism for being unfair and impractical.
The UK plans to introduce a means-tested scheme requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for state-funded living costs, sparking criticism from charities as unfair and impractical.
The US has stopped accepting new asylum seekers after the Supreme Court upheld key parts of Trump's immigration agenda, including turning away new asylum seekers at the Mexican border and ending temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants.
The US Supreme Court issued multiple rulings empowering the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians, block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, and grant broad discretion for deporting green card holders.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that non-citizens arriving at the border do not automatically qualify for asylum and can be turned away if still outside the country, upholding a Trump administration policy.
The Home Office's plans to use three new former military sites (MOD Bicester, RAF Barnham, RAF Linton-on-Ouse) for 3,750 asylum seekers, and extend existing sites, have been condemned by refugee charities and local groups as costly, isolating, and arrogant, despite a fall in hotel use.
The Home Office plans to use three additional Ministry of Defence sites in Bicester, Barnham, and Linton-on-Ouse to house approximately 3,750 asylum seekers, aiming to reduce reliance on hotels. This initiative faces opposition from Labour, who pledge to end hotel use, and human rights groups concerned about site suitability.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the government can prevent asylum seekers from physically entering the country, thereby denying them the ability to apply for asylum. This decision allows the Trump administration to revive a policy previously blocked by lower courts.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority issued two rulings allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria, affecting 350,000 people, and to block asylum seekers from entering the U.S. if ports of entry are deemed overwhelmed, drawing strong criticism from liberal justices and immigrant advocates.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3, along ideological lines, that government officials can turn away asylum seekers at the southern border with Mexico if they haven't set foot on US soil, reviving the controversial "metering" policy. The ruling also affects legal protections for Haitians and Syrians with Temporary Protected Status.
The UK government plans to use AI facial age estimation on asylum seekers, a move criticized for potential inaccuracies and bias. An investigation revealed the technology struggles with certain demographics, raising concerns about misclassifying children as adults and impacting legal protections.
A UK government report reveals AI facial age estimation systems used for asylum seekers show significant bias, particularly against Sub-Saharan Africans, and frequently misclassify children as adults. The technology's deployment raises concerns about accuracy and human rights.
