Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Transferred from Diego Garcia to UK After Legal Battle
Over 60 Sri Lankan asylum seekers, held on Diego Garcia since October 2021, were transferred to the UK on December 2-3, 2024, following a three-year legal battle that highlighted illegal detention and inhumane conditions; eight received international protection, while others await refugee status dec...
Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Transferred from Diego Garcia to UK After Legal Battle
Over 60 Sri Lankan asylum seekers, held on Diego Garcia since October 2021, were transferred to the UK on December 2-3, 2024, following a three-year legal battle that highlighted illegal detention and inhumane conditions; eight received international protection, while others await refugee status dec...
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44% Bias Score
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
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52% Bias Score
Over 20,000 Channel Crossings Since UK General Election
Since the July general election, over 20,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boats, presenting a significant challenge to the new government and highlighting the complex geopolitical, humanitarian, and economic factors involved. The unusually high number of favorable weather days in October ...
Over 20,000 Channel Crossings Since UK General Election
Since the July general election, over 20,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boats, presenting a significant challenge to the new government and highlighting the complex geopolitical, humanitarian, and economic factors involved. The unusually high number of favorable weather days in October ...
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44% Bias Score
UK Small Boat Arrivals Exceed 20,000 Since Starmer Took Office
Since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 4 July, 20,110 people have arrived in the UK via small boats, significantly exceeding the rate under his predecessor; the Home Office cites unusually calm autumnal weather as a key factor.
UK Small Boat Arrivals Exceed 20,000 Since Starmer Took Office
Since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 4 July, 20,110 people have arrived in the UK via small boats, significantly exceeding the rate under his predecessor; the Home Office cites unusually calm autumnal weather as a key factor.
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40% Bias Score
UK Reinstates Visas for Colombian Tourists Amid Asylum Surge
The UK government reinstated visa requirements for Colombian tourists starting November 26th, 2024, due to a massive increase in asylum applications and border rejections from Colombian citizens since the visa waiver was introduced in November 2022.
UK Reinstates Visas for Colombian Tourists Amid Asylum Surge
The UK government reinstated visa requirements for Colombian tourists starting November 26th, 2024, due to a massive increase in asylum applications and border rejections from Colombian citizens since the visa waiver was introduced in November 2022.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Urged to Expand Border Agent Powers Amid US Immigration Concerns
Concerns are rising in Canada regarding increased illegal border crossings from the U.S., prompting calls to expand the powers of border agents.
Canada Urged to Expand Border Agent Powers Amid US Immigration Concerns
Concerns are rising in Canada regarding increased illegal border crossings from the U.S., prompting calls to expand the powers of border agents.
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40% Bias Score
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
Australia Passes Tough New Migration Laws, Risking Deportation of 80,000
Australia's new migration laws, passed Thursday, allow for the deportation of almost 80,000 visa-less individuals, marking a significant policy change for Prime Minister Albanese and prompting human rights concerns due to the risk of stateless individuals facing harm in third countries.
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60% Bias Score
Revised Plans for Paleis Soestdijk Prioritize Sustainability and Refugee Housing
The owners of Paleis Soestdijk have revised their plans for the site, scaling down the initial ambitious proposals to focus on exhibitions, walking tours, and providing housing for asylum seekers.
Revised Plans for Paleis Soestdijk Prioritize Sustainability and Refugee Housing
The owners of Paleis Soestdijk have revised their plans for the site, scaling down the initial ambitious proposals to focus on exhibitions, walking tours, and providing housing for asylum seekers.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Limits Asylum Seekers' Cash Access
Saxony-Anhalt introduces a prepaid card system for asylum seekers, limiting cash access to 50 euros per month, sparking criticism over its potential impact on integration and daily life.
Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Limits Asylum Seekers' Cash Access
Saxony-Anhalt introduces a prepaid card system for asylum seekers, limiting cash access to 50 euros per month, sparking criticism over its potential impact on integration and daily life.
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40% Bias Score