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African migrants warned to close shops as xenophobic protests continue in S Africa
Photo credit: BBC African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise “heightened vigilance” during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophibic attacks. BBC reports that hundreds of anti-immigrant lobby group March and March movement, plus other civil society organizations,marched through the streets of Pretoria, one of the largest cities and home to many…
Two Nigerians killed in S. Africa as xenophobic tensions rise
Photo credit: Newsroom The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg says two Nigerians identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, have been killed in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. The Cable reports that Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the consul-general, said in a statement on Monday that Emmanuel died from injuries allegedly sustained after being beaten by personnel of the South African…
Green card applicants in US face hurdles over political views on Israel
Photo credit: Fox News The Trump administration is adding new guidance to its green card application process to deny immigrants seeking permanent US residency status if theyexprdess anti-American, anti-Israeli or pro-Palestinian political views, according to a report by the New York Times. AA reports that the new guidelines state that immigrants can now be denied…
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants after boat breaks down
Photo credit: the independent More than 100 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in a single boat have been rescued by the French coastguard after it broke down. Independent reports that the “taxi boat” was spotted travelling east along the coast towards Wimereux to pick up people during the early hours of Sunday morning. The…
Toronto man’s HIV no longer detectable after bone marrow transplant
photo credit: The Canadian Press A Toronto patient who has been living with HIV for 27 years is in remission – and potentially cured, according to his doctors – after a bone marrow transplant from a donor naturally resistant to the virus. The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia in 2021 and needed a…
Politician clashes with TV host over Coalition migrant plan
Photo credit: News.com.au Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume has clashed with Today host Sarah Abo in a tense interview over the Coalition’s new migration policy. The policy suggests Australia should discriminate against migrants fleeing autocracies because they are less likely to share “Australian values”. It was announced earlier this month by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, who…
Indonesian migrant smugglers target Malaysia entry
Photo credit: South China Post Malaysian immigration authorities say they have uncovered an Indonesian migrant-smuggling syndicate that moved people from sea crossings to a more elaborate route through Singapore and southern Thailand. The raid, carried out before dawn on Saturday at two major transport terminals in Kuala Lumpur, led to the arrest of 11 indonesians, including a suspected…