Canada shares asylum requirements for Nigerians, others seeking to escape danger

Canada outlines who qualifies for asylum and requirements for Ghanaians, other nationals

Canada's immigration authority has detailed refugee protection qualifications and asylum processes for Ghanaians and other nationals facing persecution and danger

South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead

Anti-immigrant protesters in Johannesburg entered homes door to door on Thursday as MSF warned of a healthcare crisis affecting tens of thousands displaced. Nigeria confirmed two citizens killed as over 60,000 Zimbabweans and 38,000 Malawians have been repatriated since the campaign began.

Displaced migrants face severe healthcare crisis amid xenophobic violence, warns MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the government insists conditions at repatriation centres remain humane. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned that foreign nationals displaced by the xenophobic unrest are finding it harder to access healthcare, medication and shelter. The warning from MSF [] The post Displaced migrants face severe healthcare crisis amid xenophobic violence, warns MSF appeared first on The Namibian.

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient

Hundreds of undocumented Alberta students at risk of losing free access to school

Hundreds of undocumented Alberta students at risk of losing free access to school

Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations

Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations

More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says

MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave of Haitians trying to enter from the United States after a court decision allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria. Frantz André says he knows of several people [] The post More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Demands Safety Guarantees for Nigerians

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to secure written assurances from South Africa on the safety of Nigerians following the expiration of a June 30 ultimatum targeting undocumented migrants. Lawmakers also called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for xenophobic attacks, intimidation and destruction of Nigerian-owned businesses. The resolution followed a motion [] The post Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Demands Safety Guarantees for Nigerians appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Zimbabwean Nationals Sheltering at Pietermaritzburg Church Told to Vacate Amid Xenophobic Attacks

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — A growing group of Zimbabwean nationals seeking refuge at a Pietermaritzburg church has been ordered to vacate the premises, leaving displaced foreigners with nowhere to turn amid a surge of localized xenophobic hostility in the region. The group, which includes women and children, has been sheltering at a church in the Westmore Park []

She Fled From a Mexican Cartel. A New Canadian Law May Block Her Path to Safety.

Asylum seekers and rights advocates say Canada's Bill C-12 is fueling widespread fear and misinformation.

Refugees in Durban: Seeking safety and shelter amidst adversity

Refugees in Durban: Seeking safety and shelter amidst adversity

South Africa: Displaced Migrants Face Severe Healthcare Crisis Amid Xenophobic Violence, Warns MSF

[Daily Maverick] Médecins Sans Frontières says thousands displaced by anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while the government insists conditions at repatriation centres remain humane.

Anti-Immigration Protests Rock South Africa As Foreign Nationals Flee After June 30 Deadline

Thousands of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, are fleeing South Africa after an anti-immigration deadline fuelled fears of renewed xenophobic violence.

MP asks 'how can you grant asylum to a man without knowing where he is from?'

An MP has questioned how it is possible for an asylum seeker to be granted asylum without be certain where they have come from.

Xenophobia: FG repatriates 66 more Nigerians from S’ Africa

The Federal Government has repatriated another 66 Nigerians from South Africa as part of ongoing efforts to assist citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The post Xenophobia: FG repatriates 66 more Nigerians from S’ Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zimbabweans return home from South Africa amid anti-immigrant tensions

Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic violence and threats in South Africa arrived at a reception centre in the border town of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

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Fury in Margaret Thatcher's home town as 70 properties are converted into homes for asylum seekers

Fury in Margaret Thatcher's home town as 70 properties are converted into homes for asylum seekers

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation after alleged illegal stay in Cape Town

Embattled Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, faces deportation after her alleged illegal stay in Cape Town sparks controversy and scrutiny over her identity.

South Africa Unrest Forces Migrants To Flee

Thousands of foreign nationals are being sheltered in a temporary camp near South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe after unrest forced them to leave urban areas. Thousands of foreign nationals have been relocated to a temporary repatriation centre near Musina, close to South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe, following a wave of anti-migrant protests across the country. []

Non-citizens arriving at US border do not automatically get asylum, can be turned away

Non-citizens arriving at US border do not automatically get asylum, can be turned away

Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence

Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers, backed by private security guards, have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn violent. Anti-migrant groups had set Tuesday as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Many foreigners have already fled The post Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

How Mahmood’s new Ukrainian-style refugee scheme will work

The new system is inspired by Canada's asylum seeker scheme, which allows private organisations and individuals to sponsor refugees

Ministry must reassess asylum even after fraud, court rules

The government may strip asylum seekers of their residence permits if it emerges they invented their reasons for seeking protection,...

'They can kill you': Immigrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa

Foreign-owned businesses have been attacked, migrants driven from their homes, and several killed. A leading xenophobic group has given all undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country.

'Leave or Return in a Coffin': Anti-Migrant Threats Trigger Exodus in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, Jun 29: Thousands of migrants are fleeing parts of South Africa amid growing fears of violence after anti-immigrant groups issued a June 30 deadline demanding that forei...

Refugees in Durban say they have nowhere to go

About 400 legally documented refugees have camped outside Durban’s Refugee Reception Centre for a month, fleeing threats of violence

Peace Corps asks Nigerian govt to adopt  US, UK, Canada models to combat insecurity

The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has urged the Federal Government to adopt the security models of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil to combat the country’s worsening insecurity and protect Nigerians from terrorists, bandits and other criminals.To achieve this, the corps said the Federal Government should recognise that national security is [] Peace Corps asks Nigerian govt to adopt US, UK, Canada models to combat insecurity

US publishes names of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes

The United States has released an updated deportation list containing 124 Nigerians for various offences. This is contained in a statement published on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday. The statement read, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. The post US publishes names of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Immigration : Trump obtient deux victoires importantes à la Cour suprême

Washington peut refouler les demandeurs d'asile à la frontière sud et mettre fin aux protections temporaires dont bénéficiaient les migrants haïtiens.