Migrants and Refugees

In Libya, dozens of migrants sleep alongside one another in a cramped cell in Tripoli's Tariq al-Sikka detention facility.
UNHCR/Iason Foounten

UN working to address slavery, abuses against African migrants and refugees, Security Council told

28 November 2017
Africa

The United Nations is stepping up its work to stop the grave abuses perpetrated against refugees and migrants along the Central Mediterranean routes, including alleged slave trade in Libya, two UN agency chiefs told the Security Council Tuesday.

Offshore processing centre for asylum seekers on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
Australian Government DIBP

Situation on Australian offshore processing facility at risk of further deterioration, UN warns

24 November 2017
Asia Pacific

Stating that the beating of refugees and asylum-seekers at the former regional processing centre on Manus Island by uniformed officers is both “shocking and inexcusable,” the United Nations refugee agency has urged the Australian Government to take immediate action to ensure their safety and protection.

Offshore processing centre for asylum seekers on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
Australian Government DIBP

Situation on Australian ‘offshore processing’ facility deteriorates by the day – UN refugee official

21 November 2017
Asia Pacific

Three weeks following the closure of the Manus Island regional processing centre, the situation on the ground is very serious and deteriorates by the day, a senior United Nations official on protection of refugees has said.

Migrants from Myanmar working on a Thai boat in the Mahachai port.
ILO/Thierry Falise (file)

Asia-Pacific regional consultations on UN strategy for safe migration open in Bangkok

6 November 2017
Asia Pacific

With ever-increasing numbers of people on the move, travelling away from their homelands in search of better opportunities, a United Nations regional meeting opened today in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring options to make migration safer and better protect their rights.