The UK is taking a tough new stance on asylum seekers, aiming to control a heated immigration debate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is introducing strict rules that will delay permanent residency for refugees to 20 years, up from the current five. This means refugees will face regular checks and could be sent back if their home countries are considered saf...
Britain is making big changes to how it handles people seeking asylum. The government wants to make it harder for them to stay permanently. Now, they have to wait 20 years instead of 5 before they can settle down. This is a big shift from the current rules. The government also plans to check on refugees more often. If things get better in their home countries, they ...
Britain is shaking up its immigration rules, with a strong focus on making it easier to deport those who entered the country illegally. This overhaul is part of a broader effort to reform how the government handles asylum seekers and refugees. The interior minister, Shabana Mahmood, is set to unveil the specifics of these new regulations. The government aims to adju...
In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open. The Bell Hotel in Epping has been a hot spot for protests. This st...
In a small town in the Netherlands, Veronica Clifford Carlos, a 28-year-old artist, is fighting for a chance to stay. She left her home in San Francisco after facing severe threats due to her identity as a trans woman. Veronica is not alone in her struggle; many others are seeking asylum in the Netherlands, hoping for a safer life. The Netherlands, known for its prog...
There is a growing awareness of how social factors impact health. However, this awareness has not fully reached asylum seekers, who face unique challenges. A recent effort in Boston aimed to change this by testing a program to identify and address the social needs of asylum seekers. This program was a first step in understanding how to best support this often overloo...
A recent decision by a federal appeals court has kept alive the hopes of a 20-year-old Venezuelan seeking asylum in the United States. The court refused to suspend an earlier order that demands the government help bring him back from El Salvador, where he was sent earlier this year. This ruling sets the stage for a possible Supreme Court showdown. The man, known as ...
The journey of asylum seekers is often marked by horrific experiences that go beyond what meets the eye. Torture and abuse, whether physical or psychological, leave deep scars that are not always visible. A recent study in France focused on these invisible wounds, examining the experiences of 495 asylum seekers over four years. Most of these individuals came from Sub...
When people flee their homes seeking safety, they often face a new set of challenges. One big issue is where they live. Places like collective housing and especially detention centers can really mess with their minds. Folks in these situations often feel trapped, unsafe, and alone, which can lead to serious mental health problems. The places where asylum see...
President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship has sparked concern among immigrant groups. The order aims to limit citizenship to children born in the U. S. to parents who are citizens or permanent residents. But what does this mean for asylum-seekers? Imagine a Venezuelan couple seeking asylum in the U. S. They have a baby here, but can't regist...