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Stricter US Border Controls Lead to Denials of Entry for Travelers with Valid Documents

Increased reports of U.S. border agents denying entry to travelers with valid documents, including German citizens and Green Card holders, are causing concern, prompting updated travel advisories and raising questions about stricter enforcement of immigration policies and the weakening of internal o...

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US Court Denies Release of Armenian Opposition Leader Facing Extradition

A Las Vegas court denied the release of Vardan Ghukasyan, leader of the DOOK party, who is wanted in Armenia on charges of embezzlement, incitement to violence, and threats against a judge. Ghukasyan, arrested February 20, 2024, for immigration violations after overstaying his visa, faces potential ...

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Record Number of US Citizens Seek UK Citizenship in 2024

Applications for UK citizenship from US citizens reached a record 6,100 in 2024, a 26% increase from 2023, driven by concerns over Donald Trump's return to power and changes to British tax laws; total UK citizenship applications also hit a record high of 251,000.

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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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Venezuelan Opposition Collaborators Under Siege in Argentinian Embassy

Six Venezuelan political collaborators of opposition leader María Corina Machado have been confined to the Argentinian embassy in Caracas for a year, facing severe conditions and human rights violations from the Venezuelan government amidst a siege that violates international norms, highlighting the...

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US Asylum Policy Shift Leads to Prolonged Detention of Russian Asylum Seekers

Since last summer, the US has detained many Russian and post-Soviet asylum seekers for over a year, a change from previous practices, causing family separations and legal challenges amid concerns of discrimination and lack of transparency from US authorities.

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Russian Dissident Arrested in Serbia, Facing Extradition

Russian dissident Sergey Shipitsyn was arrested in Serbia on October 28, 2024, while attempting to reach Spain, facing extradition to Russia on charges of sabotaging 86 Black Sea Fleet vessels; this highlights Serbia's closer ties with Russia and the diminishing safe havens for opponents of the Krem...

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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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