Call for paid service +44 (0)344-991-9222

Afghanistan

Greek border guards accused of human rights breach

18:06 12/12/2012
Human rights campaigners have alleged that Greek border guards have been using illegal tactics to keep refugees out of Greece. Greece has long been the main point of entry for illegal immigrants into...

UK opts into illegal immigration agreement between EU and Turkey

13:00 21/11/2012
The UK government has announced that it is to opt into an agreement between Turkey and the European Union that could see many illegal immigrants from Turkey and from other Asian countries expelled...

Afghans still trying to get to Australia despite re-opening of Nauru camp

12:20 15/10/2012
The re-opening of processing centres on Nauru and Manus, Papua New Guinea, by the Australian government will not deter people of the Hazara ethnic grouping in Afghanistan from attempting to reach...

UK asylum system is 'traumatic' for children

15:01 25/09/2012
A report issued by the Children's Society has criticised the United Kingdom's treatment of children from overseas who claim asylum. The report says that UK immigration officials have developed 'a...

100 feared dead as Australia-bound boat sinks off Indonesia

15:48 03/09/2012
It is feared that 100 people have died after a wooden boat sank in the sea off the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday 29th August 2012. It is believed that the boat contained asylum seekers, many...

British nationality applications must be submitted to UKBA Liverpool office

10:43 16/07/2012
From 16 July 2012 if you are applying for British nationality from outside the UK you will have to send your application forms to the UK Border Agency's office in Liverpool. This change does not...

Pages