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Hundreds of vulnerable asylum seekers held despite doctors’ fears
Nearly 300 extremely vulnerable asylum seekers held in Dungavel by Home Office despite doctors expressing fears over their well-being.
Poor housing for refugees causing ‘suffering and stress’
People seeking asylum are being bullied, evicted and suffering in poor quality accommodation, say groups submitting evidence to a Westminster inquiry.
Scots politicians back UN call for Yemen war crimes investigation
A new report on human rights violations in Yemen from the UN said 3799 civilians have now been killed and 6711 injured in the 17 month war.
A second Syria
What does the future hold for the millions of people that have fled to Turkey from war-torn Syria?
I survived war in Syria, but almost died in Europe
The Ferret has obtained footage of terrified refugees trapped inside a lorry as oxygen runs out, as they desperately try to reach Britain.
Crisis in the cradle of civilisation
How the story of mass migration is unfolding in southern Europe, seen through the lens of Scottish photojournalist Vikki McCraw.
Police Scotland under fire after new evidence of Sri Lankan torture
Police Scotland is seeking to extend a controversial training project with Sri Lankan police despite new evidence of the force's involvement in torture.
UK ‘distorts’ torture evidence putting lives at risk
Government officials are increasingly challenging independent evidence of torture, raising fears genuine asylum seekers could be sent home.
Home Secretary urged to protect refugee women from violence
Home Secretary urged to answer questions on why refugee women are being denied protection when they flee domestic violence.
