Refugees
The Thai government's decision to grant Myanmar refugees living in camps along the border the legal right to work has been welcomed by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS). This policy change allows registered residents in the nine shelters to work in all sectors not prohibited for foreign nationals,
Emigration and immigration
The notion of Scottish exceptionalism on immigration attitudes has been debunked by social attitude polling, which shows little difference in views on immigration between Scotland and the rest of the UK. Despite this, concerns about immigration levels have grown, putting it among the top three issues affecting Scots' voting
Emigration and immigration
Buffalo asylum seeker J. M. A. has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 7 months, violating his due process rights. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights have filed a habeas petition in the Western District of New York, demanding his
Human rights
The new Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is considering reforms to international conventions that bind the UK in an effort to address the Channel small boats crisis. In her former role as justice secretary, Mahmood launched an attempt to change the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and is expected to
Refugees
The Thai government has approved a plan to allow over 40,000 Myanmar refugees to temporarily enter the workforce in central and eastern provinces starting from 1 October. The decision aims to address labour shortages in those regions by offering one-year work permits to refugees residing in nine temporary shelters.
Human rights
A Manhattan jury is hearing a civil case against BNP Paribas, one of the world's largest banks, accusing it of enabling human rights abuses in Sudan by providing financial services to former dictator Omar al-Bashir's regime. The trial is a result of a lawsuit filed nearly
Refugees
Thailand has announced a major policy shift, allowing refugees from Myanmar who have been living in temporary shelters along the border for decades to work legally in the country. The Thai Cabinet has endorsed two draft announcements, one granting permission for refugees to live outside designated controlled areas and another
Refugees
The Thai government's decision to grant Myanmar refugees residing in Thailand the right to seek employment has been a long-awaited and welcome step forward in the refugee situation along the Thai-Myanmar border. For decades, over 81,000 people have lived in temporary shelters in Thailand, caught in a
Human rights
New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been hailed as a pragmatic and tough politician, but experts warn that her efforts to reform the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Human Rights Act will be futile, and without a credible deterrent, she will struggle to significantly reduce the number of
Human rights
The UK Government's consideration of imposing stricter immigration policies has sent shockwaves through the Scottish Labour party, with leader Anas Sarwar facing a daunting challenge in appealing to both unionist voters who have defected to Reform UK and left-leaning voters who have switched to the SNP. According to
Emigration and immigration
Immigration advocates and human rights organizations are denouncing the U.S. government's unprecedented decision to boycott the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, citing escalating abuse of immigrants and asylum seekers. The U.S. government has refused to participate in the review, which is scheduled for
Emigration and immigration
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has begun its 2025 conference, as the party enjoys a surge in popularity. Criticisms of its radical policy proposals, including a plan to deport up to 600,000 asylum seekers and scrap net zero, have been raised by experts. The party's former
