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Saudi Lawyer Implicated in Transgender Student's Suicide

BBC investigation reveals Saudi lawyer Bader al-Omair's alleged role in persuading transgender Saudi student Eden Knight to return to Saudi Arabia, where she later died by suicide; evidence links al-Omair to other controversial student repatriations, raising concerns about potential Saudi government...

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Syrian Refugees in the Netherlands: Return or Remain?

Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian refugees in the Netherlands face a complex decision about returning home, grappling with economic uncertainties, family ties, and political pressures, despite the Dutch government's offer of €900 for voluntary repatriation.

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Exiled Russian Orthodox Priests Face Challenges in New Countries

Russian Orthodox priests are fleeing Russia due to persecution or restrictions under the Moscow-controlled church, facing challenges including lack of transferable skills, and seeking refuge and ministry opportunities abroad; one organization, Peace Unto All, assisted 45 priests and their families w...

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Assad Flees Syria Amidst Rebel Advance

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow on Sunday morning after failing to secure external military support against rebel forces, leaving behind his family and close advisors, some of whom faced violent repercussions; this marks the end of his family's 24-year rule.

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Venezuelan Opposition Members Under Siege in Caracas

Five Venezuelan opposition members, seeking asylum in the Argentine ambassador's residence in Caracas since March, are under siege by Venezuelan security forces who have cut off their electricity and are increasingly monitoring the residence, highlighting the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela.

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Venezuelan Opposition Politician Leaves Argentinian Embassy, Cooperates with Authorities

Venezuelan opposition politician Fernando Martínez Mottola, who had been granted asylum in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas since March, presented himself to the Venezuelan Public Ministry on Friday to testify about accusations of involvement in violent acts, leaving the diplomatic building on Thu...

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Return of Russian Emigrants: Challenges Abroad and Realities at Home

In 2022, Russia's partial mobilization prompted an exodus of citizens, mainly IT workers, to countries like Armenia and Serbia. However, many returned by December 2023 due to difficulties adapting abroad, with estimates suggesting about one million Russians remain in exile.

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Vietnamese Ex-Executive Under Heavy Guard in Germany Amid Political Power Struggle

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, a 56-year-old former executive of a Vietnamese foreign trade company, is living under heavy guard in Germany after fleeing Vietnam, where she was sentenced to 30 years in prison for corruption. Her case is politically charged due to her alleged affair with Vietnam's Prime Mini...

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Thailand's Failure to Protect Refugees Amidst Murder and Deportations

The murder of Cambodian dissident Lim Kimya in Bangkok on January 7th, 2025, and the potential deportation of 48 Uighur refugees highlight Thailand's ongoing failure to protect political refugees, raising concerns about its human rights record despite its recent UNHRC membership.

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Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Criminal Charges, Triggering Diplomatic Crisis

Hungary's granting of political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy minister facing multiple criminal charges, including involvement in a criminal organization, has caused a major diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary, prompting strong condemnation from Poland and raising conc...

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Car Attack at Magdeburg Christmas Market Kills Five

In Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, a Saudi Arabian doctor drove a BMW into a Christmas market crowd, killing at least five and injuring 68; the suspect, Talib al-Abdulmohsen, was apprehended.

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Spain Grants Asylum to Venezuelan Opposition Leader

Spain granted political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia on September 8th, ensuring him travel documents and protection from international arrest warrants outside Venezuela, while he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th for the presidential inauguration.

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