Asylum and Immigration

EU approves new sanctions against Belarus

The European Union has adopted a fifth package of sanctions against the Belarusian regime in response to the refugee crisis. These sanctions target…

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Migrant crisis at Polish border; EU accuses Belarus of 'gangster-like' behavior

Hundreds of illegal immigrants are trapped in the bitter cold on the Belarusian border with Poland, and Poland is deploying border guards…

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The uncertain fate of migrants and the dispute over border control between Poland and Belarus

The Belarusian president, aiming to put pressure on the European Union, has opened the way for the entry of migrants, including…

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German politician calls for investigation into rejected Iranian Christian case

A German parliamentarian has asked the country's government to investigate the real situation in Iran regarding Christians.

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Bodies of four asylum seekers found on the Belarus-Poland border

The lifeless bodies of four refugees, including an Iraqi woman, have been found on the Polish-Belarusian border.

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Merkel: Up to 40,000 Afghan citizens should be transferred to Germany

German Chancellor puts the number of Afghan citizens eligible for relocation to the country at between 10,000 and 40,000.

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EU's efforts to stop massive wave of migration from Afghanistan

European Union member states are planning to control the “uncontrolled” flow of large groups of migrants from Afghanistan. EU interior ministers…

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29-member refugee team at the Olympics with 5 Iranian athletes

The refugee team will compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with 29 athletes in 12 sports. The caravan will…

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