The closure of two schemes designed to resettle Afghans has triggered fears that more will now turn to small boat crossings ...

In a controversial move, the UK government has abruptly ended two schemes that provided sanctuary to over 34,000 Afghans, sparking outrage. The closure affects the Afghan Relocations and Assistance ...

Afghan resettlement schemes for those who supported UK suddenly closed by government - Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary ...

A Government document shows how the Defence Secretary considers the schemes have fulfilled their purpose so that defence efforts can be re-focused.

There were 71,000 deportations in the first half of June alone, according to U.N. estimates. These Afghan refugees are ...

The United Nations predicts 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans forming the largest group.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, estimates that 2.5 million refugees worldwide will need to be resettled next year, according to the Projected Global Resettlement Needs report released this morning.

On a sunny Saturday, more than 100 refugees enjoyed food, games and camaraderie with their families, resettlement groups, volunteers and allies in a celebration organized by USCRI.

“Today, June 20, 2025, marks World Refugee Day. Today, all of us at the Vermont Afghan Alliance recognize the strength and courage of those who have been forced to flee their home country because of ...

Today is World Refugee Day, designated by the United Nations to honor the millions who have been forced to flee their countries due to conflict and persecution. First established in 2001, ...

Since the U.S. travel ban on Afghanistan, Shariah and Anita have been separated from half their family. After moving to Erie less than eight months ago, they’ve been adjusting to a new culture and ...

As of December 2024, the UN Refugee Agency reported that approximately 8.9 million Afghans are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan. Since September 2023, over 3 million have returned ...