Global
- 23,000 refugees from Syria have crossed the border into Turkey after fighting broke out in Tel Abyad. Read more at: http://www.unhcr.org/558034c59.html
- An international flotilla has rescued 5,900 asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe. Read more at: http://www.smh.com.au/world/international-flotilla-rescues-5900-from-mediterranean-in-a-weekend-20150608-ghipna.html
- More than 55,000 refugees have arrived in Greece in the last six months, prompting UNHCR to request further support from EU member states. Read more at: http://www.unhcr.org/5580326d9.html
- Fighting in South Sudan has displaced 100,000 people and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching another 650,000. Read more at:http://www.unhcr.org/556db2606.html
- Refugees travelling the Western Balkans route to Europe are facing increased violence and exploitation. Read more at: http://www.unhcr.org/557afd4c6.html
- Cambodia has refused asylum to 100 Montagnard refugees from Vietnam.Read more at: http://www.smh.com.au/world/cambodia-refuses-asylum-to-montagnard-refugees-from-vietnam-20150603-ghfpd4.html
At Home
- Prime Minister Tony Abbott has refused to address allegations that Australia has paid people smugglers to turn back their boats. Read more at:http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbott-refuses-to-say-whether-australia-paid-people-smugglers-20150612-ghmo9v.html
- Doctors say an 11 year old Iranian boy could be permanently disabled due to inadequate medical care for asylum seekers on Nauru. Read more at:http://www.smh.com.au/national/doctors-fear-nauru-refugee-boy-will-be-disabled-20150531-ghdmjp.html
- Australia portrayed Cambodia as a paradise to convince asylum seekers to settle in one of the poorest countries in the world. Read more at:http://www.smh.com.au/world/australian-government-promised-mosques-jobs-and-football-to-refugees-20150607-ghhl38.html
- Two refugees have created a web series that uses comedy to combat stereotypes about refugees. Read more at: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/06/14/two-refugees-and-blonde-laughing-asylum-seekers
By: Elizabeth Wright
