UK asylum bill would 'undermine' international law: UNHRC

Mar 09, 2023

The UK government has made stopping small boats arriving a top priority. Under the plans, those arriving via this route face detention and deportation....

EU expects Hungary to address asylum law breaches after court decision

Dec 17, 2020

Brussels [Belgium], December 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Commission will reach out to Hungary to ascertain how it is going to address its violations of...

China tells Canada not to grant asylum to 'violent criminals' of Hong Kong

Oct 16, 2020

Ottawa [Canada], October 16 : China's Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu has told Canada not to grant asylum to Hong Kong citizens fleeing since...

Over 400 Hongkongers seeking asylum abroad after imposition of national security law

Jun 22, 2021

Hong Kong, June 22 : Amid protests against the new security law in Hong Kong, over 400 citizens are planning to seek asylum abroad...

Afghans lodge most asylum applications in EU: report

Dec 05, 2021

Brussels [Belgium], December 5 : The asylum requests by Afghan people to Europe have increased dramatically and is now the biggest country that lodges...

Hong Kong Police arrests youth planning to claim asylum at US Consulate

Oct 28, 2020

Hong Kong, October 28 (ANI): In the wake of draconian national security law in Hong Kong, a 19-year-old activist, also facing secessionist charges, has...