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Lawyer petitions NHRC over Indian deportees’ treatment!
Photo credit: India Today Supreme Court lawyer Virendra Vashistha has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the treatment of Indian migrants deported from the United States. News Bytes reports that Vashistha wrote a letter condemning the use of restraints during transit as inhumane and a violation of human rights. The deportees were reportedly…
“We would rather die here than leave” – Palestinians react to Trump’s offer
Photo credit: the Guardian US President Donald Trump’s idea to take over Gaza territory and his claims Palestinians were keen to move were met with anger and a determination to stay. The Guardian reports that the proposal has been met with anger and disbelief by Palestinians sheltering in the ruins of their homes or crammed…
Czech President expands Ukrainian refugee protections!
Photo credit: Ukrinform Czech President Petr Pavel has signed an amendment that tightens restrictions on Russian citizenship applications while extending protections for Ukrainian refugees. Expats CZ reports that the new law is set to take force the day after publication in the Law Digest. It mandates Russian applicants for Czech citizenship to renounce their Russian nationality and provide proof…
Nigeria’s budget by Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Facebook The Yoruba have a saying: The elder who refuses to shout at the start of a misdemeanour, will only have themselves to blame when the anticipated result becomes glaring. In his so-called “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the Nigerian President, Mr Bola Tinubu allocated 1.7 per cent or N826.5 billion…
US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China!
Photo credit: CNN President Donald Trump of the US has walked his talk by actualizing his threat to impose broad tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China. Jamaica Observer reports that he cited an “extraordinary threat” from illegal immigration and drugs. While Canadian and Mexican exports to the US will face a 25%…
“Arrange asylum shelter, or we’ll do it for you.”
Photo credit: NL Times The province of Zuid-Holland has given eight municipalities, including The Hague and Leiden, a warning that if they do not house enough refugees with a temporary residence permit, then the province will do it for them and charge them for it in addition to The Hague and Leiden, municipalities like Leiderdorp,…