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This 16th-century law was England’s first ‘refugee policy’

Between around 1540 and 1590, several thousand people fleeing religious persecution in what is today the Netherlands arrived in England. Political philosopher Hannah Arendt argued in her 1951 book, The Origins of Totalitarianism, that such migrants were the “happier predecessors” of modern refugees, who are faced with the “severest restrictions”.

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'Shameful' new polling on far-right violence highlights 'dehumanisation of refugees'

HUMZA Yousaf has hit out at the “dehumanisation of refugees” as new polling showed over a third of people believe “attacks against refugee…

The National (Scotland)

Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and wellbeing outcomes. Here’s why

Health outcomes for refugees and people with humanitarian visas are far worse than the general Australian population. They are more likely to self-report long-term conditions, including diabetes (80% higher), kidney disease (80%), stroke (40%) and dementia (30%).

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A drowning town: are Bentiu’s dykes high enough to save it from disaster?

UN troops are shoring up flood defences in the South Sudan town. But with record rains forecast, the lives of tens of thousands of displaced people could be at risk

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt euphoria’: Ukraine’s borderland refugees praise incursion into Russia

While thousands have had to flee their homes, there is widespread feeling that the attack is a justified defence

The Guardian - UK

Deadly floods in Sudan displace thousands, hinder aid delivery

The United Nations refugee agency said that flood conditions in Sudan have hindered the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing hunger and famine, including to a camp in North Darfur for those who have fled ongoing fighting.

Radio France Internationale

Poem of the week: Sudanese Saying by Pierre Joris

Short, stinging lines convey the pain and injustice of the 2016 demolition of the Calais refugee ‘jungle’

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Dominic Lobalu: The refugee team athlete running for Olympic glory

The elite runner, originally from South Sudan, has overcome years of adversity to become a decorated sportsman. Ahead of a new documentary ‘To Chase a Dream’, he talks to Ben Bloom about representing stateless migrants and going for the top prize

The Independent UK

Mora Romero’s path from Blackpool circus to Olympic weightlifter

Bristol-based refugee team lifter set personal bests in the men’s 102kg event at Paris 2024 and said he wanted to represent Britain at the 2028 Games

The Guardian - UK

Refugee breakdancer disqualified for displaying words ‘Free Afghan Women’ on cape

Olympics reiterated ‘no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites’

The Independent UK

A chess club for kids thrives in a Congo refugee camp. It’s about more than the game

In the midst of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, a chess club for kids is thriving in a refugee camp in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

With protests, talent, and ridicule Breaking’s Olympic debut points toward an uncertain future

Japan’s Ami Yuasa became the first ever Breaking Olympic champion while Refugee Olympic Team’s Manizha Talash made a political statement unveiling a message that read: ‘Free Afghan Women’

The Independent UK

Flooding restricts aid to areas of Sudan facing famine, UN says

The United Nations refugee agency says flood conditions in Sudan are hindering the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing starvation and famine, including to a camp for those who have fled the ongoing fighting in North Darfur

The Independent UK

Breaker Manizha Represents Refugee Team At Olympics, Inspires Afghan Girls

Discover the inspiring journey of Breaker Manizha, a refugee athlete advocating for Afghan women's rights at the Olympics.

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UNHCR Reports Floods Hinder Aid Delivery In Sudan Crisis

Learn about the challenges faced by the UN refugee agency in aiding flood-affected areas in Sudan amidst existing hunger crisis and ongoing conflicts.

The Independent UK

Olympic breaking is underway, with b-girl India winning the first battle in Games history

B-girl India from the Netherlands beat refugee team member b-girl Talash in the first ever breaking battle at the Olympics, kicking off the women’s competition as breaking — or break dancing — debuted at the Paris Games

The Conversation

Paris Olympics 2024: under immense pressure to win, athletes need to practise self-compassion

Over the past couple of weeks, millions around the world have witnessed the phenomenal achievements of elite athletes performing under huge pressure at the Olympics. High points have included Cindy Ngamba securing a medal for the Refugee Olympic team in boxing, and Noah Lyles becoming the world’s fastest man in…

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The hypocrisy at the heart of racist riots

When news broke that a 17-year-old male had stabbed a number of young girls in Southport, misinformation swiftly followed. First, that the perpetrator was an asylum seeker or refugee who had come to the UK on a boat. This was discredited and information emerged that the individual was British-born. But…

The Independent UK

How Cindy Ngamba became an Olympic hero for the Refugee Team amid Britain’s culture war

Cameroonian-born and fighting out of Bolton, Ngamba has become the first athlete ever to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic Team

The Guardian - UK

Ngamba wins hearts and refugee team’s first ever medal despite boxing defeat

Cindy Ngamba won a historic bronze after becoming the first athlete to win a medal for the refugee Olympic team

The Independent UK

Refugee trailblazer Cindy Ngamba wants to bring ‘hope to millions’ with Olympic boxing achievement

The 25-year-old failed to reach the gold medal fight but took bronze and won the first ever medal as a representative for the Refugee Olympic Team

The Independent UK

Cindy Ngamba wins bronze for Refugee Olympic Team’s first ever medal

The British-based boxer lost her semi-final to Panama’s Atheyna Bylon.

The Conversation

How do breakdancers avoid breaking their necks?

For the first time, street dancers from 15 countries, in addition to one woman from the Refugee Olympic Team, will be competing for gold, silver and bronze, as breaking makes its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The National (Scotland)

Refugee who fled organ-harvesting gangs says riots gave him 'flashbacks'

A REFUGEE who fled Egypt against the threat of organ-harvesting kidnappers has said riots across England gave him “flashbacks” to the horrors he…

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