Tag #Asylum

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Saudi Trans Woman's Suicide Highlights Alleged Embassy Lawyer's Role

Eden Knight, a Saudi trans woman, died by suicide after allegedly being forced to return to Saudi Arabia by a lawyer, Bader Alomair, potentially connected to the Saudi embassy in Washington DC, following an unsuccessful asylum claim; Alomair's actions and potential involvement in other controversial...

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NRW Parliament to Question Ministers on Failed Deportation Before Solingen Attack

In the aftermath of the Solingen terrorist attack, the NRW state parliament's investigative committee seeks to question Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and migration envoy Joachim Stamp regarding the failed deportation of the suspect, Issa Al H., to Bulgaria, highlighting systemic flaws in Germany's ...

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Asylum Applications in Germany and the EU Drop Significantly in 2024

Germany received approximately 230,000 asylum applications in 2024, a 30 percent decrease from 2023, mirroring a similar EU-wide trend of a 10 percent decrease (Jan-Oct 2024). This decline coincides with intensified debates on stricter asylum laws, although experts debate the direct causal relations...

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Poland Rejects EU Migration Pact

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that Poland will not implement the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, citing the country's current burden of Ukrainian refugees and arguing that the pact's relocation mechanism does not address illegal immigration effectively.

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Germany to Allow Syrian Refugees Temporary Home Visits

German Interior and Foreign Ministers proposed allowing Syrian refugees temporary home visits without risking their protection status; the Interior Ministry is working on a solution, while data shows approximately 480,000 Syrians in Germany hold various protection statuses, impacting family reunific...

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Massive Berlin Protest Targets Merz's Asylum Policy

Approximately 160,000 people protested in Berlin on Sunday against CDU candidate Friedrich Merz's attempts to tighten asylum policies, potentially involving the AfD, following similar demonstrations across Germany.

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Wilders Threatens Dutch Coalition Collapse Over Asylum Law Amendments

Dutch PVV leader Geert Wilders rejects any changes to asylum laws proposed by Minister Faber, threatening to collapse the coalition government if amendments are made, following a critical Council of State review citing feasibility concerns; other coalition parties are divided.

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Poland Rejects EU Migration Pact, Challenging its Implementation

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki rejected the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, jeopardizing its implementation and challenging the EU's authority on migration policy; the Commission avoided committing to legal action, highlighting divisions within the EU.

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Trump's Anti-Migrant Policies Prompt Canada to Reconsider Asylum Returns

President Trump's recent anti-migrant policies, including sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay and banning asylum, have prompted Canadian rights advocates to call for a halt to returning asylum seekers to the US due to safety concerns, despite the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) and incr...

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UK Freezes 6,600+ Syrian Asylum Claims Amidst Regime Uncertainty

Over 6,600 Syrian asylum applications are frozen in the UK due to a Home Office pause since December 2022, affecting thousands of people, many fearing return to Syria under the new regime, creating a humanitarian crisis and increasing accommodation costs.

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Ugandan Rugby Player Jailed for Rape, Asylum Claim Jeopardized

Philip Pariyo, a 32-year-old Ugandan rugby player who claimed asylum in Wales after disappearing following the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was jailed for four and a half years for raping a woman he knew in Cardiff in June 2021; his asylum claim is now at risk.

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German Police Deport Suicidal Asylum Seeker, Sparking Protests

In Osnabrück, Germany, police deported Lame K. to Gambia from a hospital where he was being treated for suicidal thoughts, despite a recent court ruling against his detention; this sparked protests and arrests, raising concerns about asylum policies and healthcare access.

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