Asylum
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U.K. wants to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda. Critics call it a ‘disgusting’ policyExperts say the policy will set a dangerous precedent for other countries to circumvent international refugee laws, which do not explicitly forbid using third countries.WorldJun 13
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‘To them you are money — that’s it’: Human smuggling victim says desperation made him vulnerable"He told me, 'You can get your citizenship in Canada and get a better life and job and in two months, you get your PR."CanadaJan 24
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U.S. considering cash payments to Central America to stem migration, officials sayThe potential program, which includes COVID-19 vaccines, would be targeted at people in the countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, a White House official said.WorldApr 10, 2021
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Asylum seekers stuck in Mexico to finally be allowed into U.S., reversing Trump ruleFriday marks a key milestone in unraveling one of former U.S. president Donald Trump's cornerstone policies to deter people from seeking protection from persecution.WorldFeb 19, 2021
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Top Trump advisor Stephen Miller wants more countries to field U.S. asylum claimsMiller also forecast a broader offensive against so-called ``sanctuary'' jurisdictions that limit co-operation with federal immigration authorities.WorldOct 24, 2020
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11th-hour push stops deportation of Cameroon man hoping for asylum in CanadaKenneth was pulled from the plane that was to deport him to Cameroon, but his future remains uncertain.CanadaOct 14, 2020
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Fredericton Lebanese community asks Ottawa to grant asylum for Beirut explosion survivorsThe Lebanese community in Fredericton is rallying to collect donations to aid the estimated 300,000 people left homeless.CanadaAug 11, 2020
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Trump administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on asylum seekersThe changes, outlined in 150 pages of legalese, aim to redefine how people qualify for asylum and similar forms of protection to prevent them from being persecuted or tortured if sent home.WorldJun 11, 2020
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Italian ship that rescued 151 migrants docks in SicilyMeanwhile, the Greek government's decision to transfer migrants from the overcrowded eastern Aegean islands to the mainland was met with some resistance.WorldNov 3, 2019
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Less than 850 asylum seekers deported since 2017, hundreds more on hold: CBSASince February 2017, about 45,000 people have requested asylum in Canada after entering the country between formal border crossings.CanadaOct 18, 2019
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