refugees
26th February 2025 | By Mabel Carey
New homeless camp emerges following the removal of tents from St. Peter’s Square by council bailiffsA new encampment has been formed following the eviction of dozens of homeless individuals from St. Peter’s Square. The original camp was cleared by bailiffs...
15th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
‘The war has faded from the news, but it hasn’t left the minds and hearts of the people’ – Celebrating Syria Festival returns for fifth yearManchester is celebrating the beauty of Syrian art and culture – often neglected amid the backdrop of war – with two weeks of events organised by Rethink Rebuild...
20th October 2021 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
‘Human rights, where are you?’ Eritrean community protest killings of refugees in LibyaHundreds of Eritreans staged a protest in Manchester after 5,000 refugees were arrested and at least six were killed in Libya. The protesters began in...
7th January 2019 | By [email protected]
Manchester activists join nationwide refugee solidarity demonstrationManchester Stand up to Racism held a demonstration in St Peter’s square as part of a nationwide solidarity protest in support of refugees. Members of...
29th October 2018 | By Sophia Khan
Asylum seekers moved from Manchester as far as Liverpool and Wigan into ‘unsuitable accommodation’Female asylum seekers with children and long-term illnesses are being relocated with short notice as far away as Liverpool and placed in ‘unliveable’ conditions, it is claimed....
9th April 2018 | By Sanaa Reddy
Manchester allotment project helps refugees integrate into the communityAn allotment in Levenshulme is bringing together refugees who have come to the UK in search of a better life. The project was founded eight years ago...
13th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy
Imprisoned Syrian doctor speaks out about terror of Assad’s brutal regimeA Syrian doctor told an audience of students how he was imprisoned for his anti-corruption stance under Bashar Al-Assad’s rule. Manchester-based Dr Haytham Al-Hamwi is...
6th October 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester Museum awakens with interactive performances from refugeesManchester Museum is coming to life this weekend with a celebration of refugee culture and history through song and dance. The Flying Carpets show tomorrow (Saturday) is...