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Trump plans on deporting migrants to war-torn African states
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has approved the Biden administration’s authority to deport immigrants to third countries, including conflict-affected nations like South Sudan and Libya, regardless of the migrants’ countries of origin. This ruling,...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Criticism over EU transfer of € 1 billion to Egypt for ‘credible steps’ on democracy and human rights ― New cases of migrant abuses by the Libyan authorities include mass deportation and torture in detention ― Tunisia’s detention …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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January 16, 2025
Critics have argued that EU aid to Egypt strengthens President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s authoritarian rule and enables the repression of refugees and dissidents. Libyan authorities have deported more than 600 people to Niger. NGOs and advocates in...
Attorney General Ford Calls on Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Countries Facing Dangerous Conditions
Nevada Attorney General
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January 14, 2025
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with 14 other attorneys general to urge the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all 17 countries currently designated, or at least...
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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January 10, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...
US appears to have ignored lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral, regime-change policies in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The US appears to have ignored the lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral and regime-change policies in the Middle East. Instead of fostering peace and stability, these interventions resulted in country collapses, chaos, civil wars,...
Church of England General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
Anglican Ink - Florida
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July 9, 2024
The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed a motion from the Diocese of London highlighting the plight of the persecuted Church, and calling for the creation of a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Concerns about planned refugee law in Egypt ― EU-funded rescue centre in Libya finally set to open ― European Commission withholding outcomes of Tunisia human rights inquiry ― EU member states and NGOs condemn Israeli ban on UNRW…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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November 7, 2024
Egypt is planning to start registering refugees itself instead of relying on the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). An EU-funded search and rescue centre in Libya is reportedly set to become fully operational following years of delays. The...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU accused of funding forced deportations from Türkiye ― European Commission President calls for development of ‘return hubs’ ― Egypt and Tunisia reportedly reluctant to co-operate with EU on migration deals; Libya showing more ‘c…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 17, 2024
A new investigative report has revealed the EU’s indirect involvement in forced deportations from Türkiye to Syria and Afghanistan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of ‘return hubs’ in advance of an...
UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Frontex Denies Involvement in Pushbacks and Defends €400 Million ‘Expansion’ Tender ― Thousands Pushed Back to Niger from Algeria Libya and Tunisia ― Discussions on Closer EU-Egypt Co-operation on Migration ― NGO Report Reveals Pu…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 13, 2024
The executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has denied allegations of the agency’s involvement in pushbacks and defended the need for €400 million of surveillance equipment. Alarme Phone Sahara has reported that...
Brokering a solution to the Libyan Central Bank crisis
Middle East Institute
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August 30, 2024
The ongoing effort by various factions in Libya to gain control of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) poses a clear and present danger for the entire country, threatening its safety and security as well as its economy. Already, the crisis over the...
African-Jewish Alliance Supports Hindu People of Bangladesh Facing Jihad Terrorist Massacres at the Hands of Islamists
EIN Presswire
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August 9, 2024
The African Jewish Alliance supports the Hindu people of Bangladesh who today face jihad terrorist massacres at the hands of Islamists in that country. FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hindus...
Scilex Holding Company Enters into Master Distributor Agreement Among CH Trading Group and Devart Middle East for the Distribution of ZTlido® in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, and South Africa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 9, 2024
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or the “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: NGOs Urge EU to Stop Outsourcing Asylum ― UN Highlights Largescale Abuse of Migrants in Libya and Reports Discovery of Mass Grave ― Türkiye Closes Border with Syria following Anti-Syrian Violence and Retributions ― EU Signs €1bn F…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 12, 2024
Almost 100 NGOs have published a joint statement in which they have urged the EU and its member states to safeguard the right to territorial asylum in Europe. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned UN member states about...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...
US puts seven African nations on blacklist
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...
The alternative to regime change: Changing the regime’s behavior
Middle East Institute
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June 27, 2025
Past foreign-led efforts to bring about regime change in the Middle East have all too often unleashed instability, extremism, and enduring strategic risk. A different future with Iran is possible — if we try a different approach. Historical...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths of people on the move ― NGO blames Italian policies for hindering civilian search and rescue operations ― Two NGO rescue vessels detained by Italian authorities ― European court rules in favour of Italy in 2017 shipwreck case…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 19, 2025
The Central Mediterranean route has continued to claim the lives of people who try to make the dangerous crossing between North Africa and Europe. A new NGO report has blamed measures introduced by the Italian government for hindering the...
Trump’s administration’s recent deportation approach raises eyebrows
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration’s new immigration approach has raised eyebrows, with reports suggesting that officials are considering deporting non-US citizens to distant and unstable countries such as Ukraine, Libya, and El Salvador—regardless...