Lack of Executive must not hinder refugee plans, Stormont ministers are warned

People take part in a rally outside Custom House Square in Belfast to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine (PA)

The absence of a functioning Stormont executive cannot lead to Northern Ireland turning its back on Ukrainian refugees, ministers have been warned.

Amnesty International has written to those ministers who remain in place at Stormont and the head of the civil service Jayne Brady, calling for urgent action to ensure the region is prepared to host people fleeing from the conflict.