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Pakistani Christian Asylum Seeker Awarded Rs 1 Crore After Alleged Mistreatment By UK Officials
Nadra Almas, a Pakistani asylum seeker, was awarded 98,757.04 pounds in compensation by the UK Home Office after she was unlawfully detained and subjected to conditions that breached her human rights.
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US To Use AI To Train Immigration Officers On Talking To Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United States, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Tuesday.
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US To Extend Humanitarian Stay For Ukrainians Who Entered Via Mexico
The Biden administration will allow Ukrainians who entered the United States last year at the Mexico border to renew their humanitarian status, giving them continued access to government benefits like health insurance and food stamps.
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10 Jailed Rohingyas Appeal To High Court To Get Refugee Status Or Go Home
Ten Rohingyas, lodged in Assam's Tezpur central jail for the last seven years, have appealed to the Gauhati High Court to either give them refugee status or send them back to Myanmar.
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Ensure Afghan Protestors Reduced, Follow Covid Norms: Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi High Court Friday directed Delhi government and the police to ensure that number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office here and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid appropriate protocol.
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Taliban Killed My Brother For Working For US Troops: Afghan Man In Delhi
Members of the Afghan community entered 8th day of their protest at Delhi's UNHCR office, demanding refugee status and resettlement in the backdrop of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan.
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"Can't Go Back": Afghans In Delhi Seek Refugee Status, Financial Security
The world is witnessing a massive tragedy unfold in Afghanistan with Taliban's return to power after two decades and Afghan nationals in India are tremendously concerned about their future.
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India ''Not Signatory'' To 1951 UN Convention: Centre On Myanmar Refugees
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday replied on India's stand of giving asylum to Myanmar refugees, saying that the country is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol thereon.
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In J&K, Smriti Irani's Call To Refugees: "Gupkar Gang Never Let You Vote"
Union minister Smriti Irani accused the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration of not extending voting powers to refugees from Pakistan, who have pride in the Indian flag. The comment was also a rebuke to former ally Mehbooba Mufti of the People's Democratic Party or the PDP, who had said that she would not hoist the Indian flag till the governme...
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Like India, US Congressman Seeks Refugee Status For Afghan Sikhs, Hindus
An influential American congressman has praised India for giving refugee status to Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan and urged the Trump administration to do the same for the persecuted religious minorities from the war-torn country.
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Article 14 Cited In Protest Over Citizenship Bill. What Is It: 5 Points
Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, or CAB, in parliament today to a chorus of opposition voices that repeatedly cited Article 14, reminding the centre the Constitution of India prohibits the State from denying any individual, irrespective of citizenship status, equality before the law. In response Mr ...
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Controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill Cleared By Cabinet: 10 Points
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill or CAB, which seeks to make it easier for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to become citizens of India, has been cleared by the cabinet for tabling in parliament. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in January but lapsed without being cleared in Rajya Sabha. Defence Minister Rajnath Sin...
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Can't Pay For Healthcare? Don't Enter US: Trump Approves New Plan
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation suspending entry of immigrants who will not be covered by health insurance within 30 days of entering the United States or do not have the means to pay for their healthcare costs themselves. The proclamation, issued by the White House, said it would not affect any individual's eligibility for a...
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Angelina Jolie Meets Colombian President Over Venezuelan Migrant Kids
Actress and UN special envoy for refugees Angelina Jolie met Saturday with Colombian President Ivan Duque to advocate for the estimated 20,000 children of Venezuelan migrants left with uncertain status after their parents fled their crisis-wracked home country.
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Hong Kong Independence Activists Granted Refugee Status In Germany
Two former Hong Kong independence activists have been granted refugee status in Germany in what is one of the first cases of dissenters from the semi-autonomous Chinese city receiving such protection.
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Pakistani Christian Asylum Seeker Awarded Rs 1 Crore After Alleged Mistreatment By UK Officials
Nadra Almas, a Pakistani asylum seeker, was awarded 98,757.04 pounds in compensation by the UK Home Office after she was unlawfully detained and subjected to conditions that breached her human rights.
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US To Use AI To Train Immigration Officers On Talking To Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United States, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Tuesday.
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US To Extend Humanitarian Stay For Ukrainians Who Entered Via Mexico
The Biden administration will allow Ukrainians who entered the United States last year at the Mexico border to renew their humanitarian status, giving them continued access to government benefits like health insurance and food stamps.
-
10 Jailed Rohingyas Appeal To High Court To Get Refugee Status Or Go Home
Ten Rohingyas, lodged in Assam's Tezpur central jail for the last seven years, have appealed to the Gauhati High Court to either give them refugee status or send them back to Myanmar.
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Ensure Afghan Protestors Reduced, Follow Covid Norms: Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi High Court Friday directed Delhi government and the police to ensure that number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office here and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid appropriate protocol.
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Taliban Killed My Brother For Working For US Troops: Afghan Man In Delhi
Members of the Afghan community entered 8th day of their protest at Delhi's UNHCR office, demanding refugee status and resettlement in the backdrop of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan.
-
"Can't Go Back": Afghans In Delhi Seek Refugee Status, Financial Security
The world is witnessing a massive tragedy unfold in Afghanistan with Taliban's return to power after two decades and Afghan nationals in India are tremendously concerned about their future.
-
India ''Not Signatory'' To 1951 UN Convention: Centre On Myanmar Refugees
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday replied on India's stand of giving asylum to Myanmar refugees, saying that the country is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol thereon.
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In J&K, Smriti Irani's Call To Refugees: "Gupkar Gang Never Let You Vote"
Union minister Smriti Irani accused the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration of not extending voting powers to refugees from Pakistan, who have pride in the Indian flag. The comment was also a rebuke to former ally Mehbooba Mufti of the People's Democratic Party or the PDP, who had said that she would not hoist the Indian flag till the governme...
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Like India, US Congressman Seeks Refugee Status For Afghan Sikhs, Hindus
An influential American congressman has praised India for giving refugee status to Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan and urged the Trump administration to do the same for the persecuted religious minorities from the war-torn country.
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Article 14 Cited In Protest Over Citizenship Bill. What Is It: 5 Points
Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, or CAB, in parliament today to a chorus of opposition voices that repeatedly cited Article 14, reminding the centre the Constitution of India prohibits the State from denying any individual, irrespective of citizenship status, equality before the law. In response Mr ...
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Controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill Cleared By Cabinet: 10 Points
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill or CAB, which seeks to make it easier for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to become citizens of India, has been cleared by the cabinet for tabling in parliament. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in January but lapsed without being cleared in Rajya Sabha. Defence Minister Rajnath Sin...
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Can't Pay For Healthcare? Don't Enter US: Trump Approves New Plan
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation suspending entry of immigrants who will not be covered by health insurance within 30 days of entering the United States or do not have the means to pay for their healthcare costs themselves. The proclamation, issued by the White House, said it would not affect any individual's eligibility for a...
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Angelina Jolie Meets Colombian President Over Venezuelan Migrant Kids
Actress and UN special envoy for refugees Angelina Jolie met Saturday with Colombian President Ivan Duque to advocate for the estimated 20,000 children of Venezuelan migrants left with uncertain status after their parents fled their crisis-wracked home country.
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Hong Kong Independence Activists Granted Refugee Status In Germany
Two former Hong Kong independence activists have been granted refugee status in Germany in what is one of the first cases of dissenters from the semi-autonomous Chinese city receiving such protection.
