asylum

Poland's government has announced a suspension of the right to seek asylum, a decision confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk amid ongoing irregular migrant arrivals from neighboring Belarus. The situation has escalated, with Poland and other EU countries along the eastern border accusing Russia and Belarus of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to push thousands of migrants across their borders in recent years. As Tusk noted, "This evening the government will adopt a decree suspending the right to apply for asylum. Just…

The Complex Web of US-South Africa Relations: A Global Perspective It's intriguing how international relationships weave tales of intense scrutiny, debate, and emotions, isn't it? These complexities are vividly illustrated in the current dynamics between the United States and South Africa—a narrative that's as tangled as it is consequential. At the heart of this is the contentious issue of land reform policies in South Africa, which have stirred the waters of diplomacy and drawn a torrent of responses. The land reform in…

A Hopeful Liberty: The Case of Roble Ahmed Salad Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International – Monitoring A recent ruling at the Anchorage federal courthouse has unfolded another layer of the complexities entwined in U.S. immigration policy. Within its walls, a federal judge made a significant decision regarding a Somali asylum seeker that could leave one pondering the intricacies of immigration norms and laws. Isn't it human nature to seek refuge and hope for safety—thus raising the question of how…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AX) — From the frigid confines of an Anchorage jail, Roble Ahmed Salad, a 27-year-old Somali asylum seeker, epitomizes the intricate and often perplexing nature of immigration enforcement in the United States, particularly Alaska. The U.S. government has already invested thousands of taxpayer dollars in an attempt to deport this man, despite the clear and present dangers associated with returning anyone to Somalia. To paint a fuller picture, Salad has no criminal record, neither in America nor in…

Switzerland Ceases Aid to Eritrea in Asylum Seeker Dispute A tale often retold, where political maneuvers and humanitarian concerns intertwine, emerges yet again. This time, Switzerland takes the stage, grappling with the intricacies of international aid and the fate of displaced persons. BERN, Switzerland - In a bold stroke reminiscent of a chess grandmaster's tactful gambit, Switzerland has moved to halt its development aid to Eritrea. At the heart of this unilateral decision lies a poignant standoff concerning asylum…

In the tireless halls of Mogadishu, where discussions often bear the weight of continents, a new whisper has surfaced, hard enough to hear yet impossible to ignore. It seems Finland is on the brink of opening a chapter bound to stir a pot already bubbling with global complexities. Specifically, the Nordic nation appears set to orchestrate a significant deportation effort targeting Somali asylum seekers—a prospect fraught with tension and wrapped in layers of political nuance. Could this be the calm before a storm of public…

Athens, Greece (AX) — A young Somali, who landed in Greece all by his lonesome as a minor seeking asylum, has just been given a clean slate by the Juvenile Court of Kos on October 24, 2024. This judgment wipes away serious accusations against him—such as being involved in a sketchy criminal crew and sneaking in illegally—while shining a light on the thorny issue of how Greece treats folks in search of sanctuary. Imagine this: M.A., the young man in question, found himself in hot water after simply sharing his cell phone with…

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'oei. Kenya's standing as a sanctuary for refugees has recently come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish citizens previously under asylum protection. This event has prompted serious questions: Can individuals truly find a refuge within Kenya, or is the nation merely a supporter of oppressive regimes? As of now, there remains a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the government's handling of these four men. Were they processed through the…

The Norwegian government has announced a significant shift in its approach to Ukrainian asylum seekers, stating that not all applicants from western Ukraine will be automatically granted asylum. Instead, these cases will now undergo individual assessments. Following Russia's aggression against Ukraine that began in February 2022, Norway had opted for a policy of "collective protection," which allowed Ukrainian refugees to receive asylum rights automatically. This decision was driven by a solidarity response to the crisis.…

It hardly appears credible, however that is what is going to occur. Foreigners in Denmark who need to apply for asylum should now accomplish that from Rwanda, in Africa. From our correspondent in Copenhagen,This is known as outsourcing of asylum purposes. Think about a refugee, a secret, who, after crossing the Mediterranean,…