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Asylum seekers

2 Karakalpak Activists Denied Asylum in Kazakhstan

2 Karakalpak Activists Denied Asylum in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
The two men – and three other detained Karakalpak activists – face the potential of being deported to Uzbekistan should their appeals fail.

Hong Kong’s Vaccination Drive Leaves Out Refugees

Hong Kong’s Vaccination Drive Leaves Out Refugees

By Jessie Lau
Hong Kong is one of the easiest places in the world to get a vaccine and access to public health services. Unless you’re a refugee, that is.
Australia Settles $70 Million Suit with Detained Asylum Seekers

Australia Settles $70 Million Suit with Detained Asylum Seekers

By Grant Wyeth
Had the suit gone to court, it would have aired allegations of abuse at Australia’s PNG-based detention facility.

A Tragic and Avoidable Death on Manus Island

A Tragic and Avoidable Death on Manus Island

By Anna Shea
The recent death of Hamed Shamshiripour highlights Australia’s vicious policies toward asylum seekers.

US Begins Vetting Asylum Seekers on Papua New Guinea

US Begins Vetting Asylum Seekers on Papua New Guinea

By Luke Hunt
Uncertainty still lingers over specifics.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Australian Government Proposes Visa Ban on Prior Asylum Seekers

Australian Government Proposes Visa Ban on Prior Asylum Seekers

By Grant Wyeth
The Coalition has long catered to far-right elements. The new legislation follows that trend.

The Quiet Tajik Refugee Crisis

The Quiet Tajik Refugee Crisis

By Yan Matusevich
A crackdown in Tajikistan has led to a little noticed surge in Tajik asylum seekers in Europe -- particularly Poland.
Why Is Immigration a Non-Issue in Australia's Election?

Why Is Immigration a Non-Issue in Australia's Election?

By Grant Wyeth
Beyond a hardline stance toward asylum seekers, the broader issue of immigration is not a prominent electoral concern.

Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies

Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies

By Gemima Harvey
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.

Cambodia and the Australian Asylum Seeker Deal

Cambodia and the Australian Asylum Seeker Deal

By Clothilde Le Coz
Cambodia agrees to welcome more refugees from Nauru, but analysts see a deadlock.

Towards A Real Solution to Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis

Towards A Real Solution to Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis

By Antje Missbach
A true resolution demands more than empty rhetoric.
Why Are North Korean Defectors Being Turned Away in Europe?

Why Are North Korean Defectors Being Turned Away in Europe?

By John Power
North Koreans' asylum claims are often denied, as European countries define them as South Korean citizens.

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