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Farewell to Dick Oosting: A Steady Hand, a Wise Heart
Today we celebrate and honour one of Asylos’ longest-standing and most cherished trustees, Dick Oosting. After many years of dedicated service, thoughtful leadership, and deep commitment to our mission, Dick is stepping back from his role with Asylos. It’s hard to...
New USDOS reports downplay human rights abuses, raising doubts over impartiality and reliability
In this blog, we take a look at how changes to the 2025 USDOS human rights reports impact the country of origin information landscape, and threaten to undermine fair and evidence-based asylum decisions. Two weeks ago, the US State Department released its long-trailed...
A New Beginning: From Asmara to London
Samuel’s story is a powerful reminder of the courage and desperation that drive young people to seek asylum. It sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by Eritrean minor refugees, underscores the urgent need for compassion and support for those forced to flee their homes, and highlights the importance of Country of Origin Information when building a case to support asylum seekers.
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Sudan: The Situation in El Fasher – Spotlight Report Series
This report, part of Asylos' Spotlight Report Series, examines the situation in El Fasher, Sudan, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October 2025. After an 18-month siege, the RSF seized the city on October 26th, 2025, marking their control of...
Afghanistan: Treatment of men showing signs of non-conformity to Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (PVPV) regulations
Asylos has published another open access research report covering the situation of men in Afghanistan showing signs of non-conformity to Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (PVPV) regulations. Since the Taliban's return to power, the Law on the...
China: Loan Shark Activities, Police Protection and Corruption, and support, including mental health, to female returnee victims of trafficking
Asylos has published another open access research report covering the situation in China, regarding loan shark activities, police protection and corruption, and support, including mental health, to female returnee victims of trafficking. This research can be used as a...
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December 2025 – COI research training
We are thrilled to announce that we have once again partnered with Refugee Action. Through their Front Line Immigration Advice Project, we will be delivering the second series of free COI research training webinars, end 2025. These sessions are designed for legal...
Recognising Lived Experience as Expertise: A Workshop on Inclusion in Research on Movement and Exploitation
This event will explore strategies to validate and amplify the credibility of experts with lived experience in co-produced research and Country of Origin Information (COI) research. A combination of expert panels and breakout sessions, with a Call to Action to enhance the inclusion and recognition of individuals with lived experience’s contributions in these fields.
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Register for our Country of Origin Information (COI) Training webinars – 2025
We have once again partnered with Refugee Action & their Front Line Immigration Advice Project, and will be delivering free COI research training webinars throughout 2025. For legal representatives, OISC caseworkers, and COI researchers in the UK and beyond.