Category: News

UAI in the UK – March 2021 Newsletter

Posted on 6 March 202119 March 2021 by UAI

This month, the Newsletter features two commentaries about the situation in Ethiopia, a link to the 2020 Airwars Report and gives details of two new UK campaigns.

Freedom for detained refugees in Australia – but the struggle continues – by Eleanor Davey

Posted on 15 February 20213 March 2021 by UAI

Sixty-one refugees in Melbourne have experienced freedom for the first time since seeking asylum from Australia more than seven years ago.

Blood and Water: Personal Reflections on Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Crisis – Angela Raven-Roberts (PhD)

Posted on 8 February 20214 March 2021 by UAI

A long history of crises and pain engendered by the country’s political dynamics are echoed in the latest outbreak of armed violence in Tigray and its ramifications for civilians and their future.

Can Biden reverse Trump era “terrorist” designation to save lives in Yemen? – By Jamie McGoldrick

Posted on 24 January 20214 March 2021 by UAI

Jamie McGoldrick warns of the major humanitarian repercussions that the Trump administration’s “terrorist” designation of the Houthis could have on Yemen.

Ocean Viking back to saving lives: Interview with Caroline Abu Sa’Da, Director General of SOS Méditerranée Switzerland

Posted on 19 January 20213 March 2021 by UAI

Caroline Abu Sa’Da speaks to UAI about the Ocean Viking’s release, mobilizing against inhumanity, the European dream, and criticisms of sea rescue NGOS.

Why Trump’s actions underline the importance of the nuclear ban treaty – by John Borrie

Posted on 17 January 20214 March 2021 by UAI

John Borrie analyses the new Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in the context of the changing Presidency of the United States.

UAI in the UK – January 2021 Newsletter

Posted on 10 January 202119 March 2021 by UAI

The January Newsletter includes the IEC End of Year message and also focuses on the situation confronting people trying to seek asylum in Europe, with a blog about the fire in the Lipa camp and an interview with a young volunteer on Lesbos.

Enough is enough. Europe, act now!

Posted on 9 January 202120 July 2021 by Celestine Schorlemer

As refugees sleep outside in the freezing cold on the Bosnian-Croatian border, volunteers are calling for immediate action and humanity from Europe.

UAI International End of Year Message 2020

Posted on 29 December 20208 January 2021 by UAI

As we prepare for 2021, we are encouraged by the prospect of vaccines, but deeply concerned by global trends that are driving polarization, populism and the easy resort to armed violence to settle disputes.

Prosecution of alleged war crimes: need for Afghan voices in Australian judicial process

Posted on 17 December 20204 March 2021 by UAI

Dr Melinda Rankin and Dr Jacinta O’Hagan discuss how to best ensure that voices of the victims of the alleged crimes uncovered by the Brereton report are heard.

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