Global
- New measures taken by the government of Jordan will make it easier for Syrian refugees to obtain work permits. Read more: http://www.unhcr.org/5715ef866.html
- Pope Francis brought three refugee families back to Rome with him after visiting a Greek refugee camp. Read more:http://www.smh.com.au/world/pope-francis-returns-to-rome-with-12-refugees-after-visit-to-greek-island-20160416-go85s7
- As many as 500 people died when a refugee boat sank on its way from Libya to Italy. Read more: http://www.unhcr.org/57178bcf6.html
At Home
- The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea has announced that the Manus Island detention centre will be closed following a decision by the PNG Supreme Court that its operations are illegal. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-27/png-pm-oneill-to-shut-manus-island-detention-centre/7364414
- The Australian government has insisted that the refugees on Manus Island are the responsibility of Papua New Guinea. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-28/png-responsible-for-manus-island-asylum-seeker-dutton-says/7369032
- Manus Island refugees who have been resettled in Papua New Guinea report that they felt safer in detention. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/desperate-refugees-arrested-trying-to-return-to-manus-island-centre-20160422-gocyg1.html
- An Iranian refugee, who is believed to have been on Nauru for three years, has passed away in a Brisbane hospital after setting himself on fire. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-29/nauru-refugee-who-set-himself-on-fire-dies/7371112
