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Bulgaria trying to force out Syrian asylum seekers after fall of Assad
Exclusive: NGO finds Syrians subjected to interrogations and reportedly pressed into signing return documents . After the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Bulgaria is attempting to force out ...The Guardian - 14h -
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Can Colombia’s ‘crazy’ cattle ranchers make beef an eco-friendly choice?
By rejecting traditional grazing and maintaining trees and wildlife habitats alongside pasture, farmers are turning their land carbon positive. But will it be enough?. On a humid dawn in Colombia ...The Guardian - 2d -
Colombia seeks renegotiation of investment treaty with the UK
Trade minister says current deal favours companies over the stateFinancial Times - 3d -
Colombia arrests alleged 'invisible' cocaine trafficker wanted in the UK
Colombian authorities say they have arrested a suspected British drug trafficker they characterized as “invisible” due to the low-key lifestyle that they said allowed him to remain anonymous while ...ABC News - 5d -
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EU countries double down on halt to Syrian asylum claims but won't send people back
Some European Union countries are doubling down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in EuropeABC News - 6d -
Man who tried to torch asylum hotel in summer riots jailed for nine years
Levi Fishlock and others spread "a hateful message of violence and racism", a court hears.BBC News - 6d -
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Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused
The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
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European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum
UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims. The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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The Papers: UK to freeze Syria asylum claims and 'Red card for Coote'
The fallout from the demise of the Assad regime and the sacking of referee David Coote lead the papers.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Why EU countries are freezing Syrian asylum applications
Also in this newsletter: How Rachel Reeves’ pitch to Brussels went downFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Several EU nations and the UK pause asylum claims from Syrians
Fall of Assad regime prompts immigration rethink in EuropeFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall
Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
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Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Home Office says only half of UK asylum decisions meet its quality standards
Rishi Sunak’s push to clear backlog of claims is driving huge increase in legal appeals, costs and harm to applicants. Only half of the Home Office’s recent asylum decisions have met its own ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1, injuring 14
It was detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam
Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Rwanda asylum scheme spent £50m on flights that never took off, data reveals
Home Secretary says £700m scheme did not result in a single deportation or stop any boats crossing the Channel. A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
