Human rights
India's recent actions of deporting Rohingya refugees, forcing them into the Andaman Sea, and abandoning them with life jackets, have sparked outrage from human rights groups. Amnesty International has called on the Indian government to immediately halt all deportations, recognize the Rohingya as refugees, and treat them with
Human rights
India's recent actions in deporting Rohingya refugees by forcedly abandoning them at sea or pushing them across the border into Bangladesh betray the country's proud tradition of welcoming those fleeing persecution. The Indian government must recognize Rohingya refugees as such under international human rights law and
Human rights
The University of London's School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative marked 10 years of its distance learning Master's in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies with a special event at Senate House. The program, delivered through University of London Worldwide, has served a
Emigration and immigration
Tensions soared in Los Angeles last week as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained nearly 20 immigrant families for hours at a federal building, sparking violent protests and the deployment of troops. The incident highlights the Trump administration's more aggressive methods to detain migrants in the US,
Emigration and immigration
The German Federal Bar Association (BRAK) has issued a statement condemning threats and intimidation against lawyers, particularly after a decision by the Berlin Administrative Court (VG) declared the rejection of asylum seekers at the German border to be contrary to EU law. A lawyer specializing in immigration law, representing three
Emigration and immigration
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has issued a decision regarding Jordan Alexis VENEGAS AGUILERA, who was requested to be declared inadmissible for organized criminality. The Minister of Public Security and Civil Protection argued that VENEGAS AGUILERA was a member of the South American Theft Group (SATG), a criminal
Emigration and immigration
The United States has long prided itself as a land of opportunity, a magnet for dreamers, workers, and refugees. However, under the aggressive implementation of ICE-led deportations, spearheaded by President Donald Trump's enforcement drive, the country is fractured. The issue is no longer just about legality, but has
Emigration and immigration
The British government's proposed Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has been criticized by researchers for further criminalizing asylum seekers and conflating immigration law with criminal law. The bill aims to create a new border agency, modeled after the US Department of Homeland Security, which would be responsible
Emigration and immigration
A collaborative training session to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse was held at the Osire Refugee Settlement in Otjozondjupa region, bringing together officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, and representatives from UNHCR, UNICEF, and other key stakeholders. The training aimed to deepen understanding of the
Emigration and immigration
The Federal Court of Canada has ruled against a refugee claimant named Markus, dismissing his application for judicial review of a decision by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) to deny his asylum claim in Canada. Markus sought protection from persecution as a Christian by a militant Hindu nationalist organization and
Emigration and immigration
As part of a country that prides itself on its mosaic of cultures, the Government of Canada is using Citizenship Week to promote reflection on the meaning of citizenship, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and diversity as a strength. The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, highlighted
Emigration and immigration
An unnamed 32-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker has successfully appealed a decision to deport him, citing the risk of an "honour killing" if he returns to Iraq due to an extramarital affair with a woman. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, claimed that the shame of the
