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In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum - Reuters
In Spain's Ceuta, hundreds of migrants stage protest and demand asylum Reuters
August 16, 2026Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
August 7, 2026Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.
August 6, 2026People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
July 2, 2026They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.
June 26, 2026Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.
June 25, 2026US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case - Reuters
US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case Reuters
June 25, 2026The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
June 25, 2026South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
May 12, 2026Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.
April 17, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.
March 27, 2026Iranian women's soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim - Reuters
Iranian women's soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim Reuters
March 18, 2026Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says - Reuters
Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says Reuters
March 15, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
March 11, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
March 10, 2026Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
March 9, 20265 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya's capital Tripoli, police officer says - Reuters
5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya's capital Tripoli, police officer says Reuters
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Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Former Peruvian PM Betssy Chávez was granted asylum by Mexico in November 2025 Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations following a row over the granting of asylum to a former
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Atefeh Ramezanisadeh (left) and Fatemeh Pasandideh said they were proud to be Australian nationals Two Iranian female footballers who publicly defied their government have become Australian citizens.
People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
"I never, I never": Watch Twana Jamal's reaction when BBC confronts him about people smuggling A convicted people smuggler, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living in
They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
Ben, from Derby, moved to Russia in 2023 on a private family visa and says he feels safer living there When Leo Hare moved to Russia from Texas in late 2023, after being granted asylum, he was convin
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Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling will directly impact hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can strip protected status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian
The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
People demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Cinco de Mayo parade in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on 2 May Aliah, a 20-year-old student in Minnesota, expected her new Ame
Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the team has told the BBC. While some of their teamma
Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the team has told the BBC. While some of their teamma
German chancellor says many Syrian refugees to return home to help rebuild their country PTI Updated: March 30, 2026 20:28 IST
Berlin, Mar 30 (AP) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has raised the prospect that many Syrians who sought asylum in Germany in the wake of civil war in their native country, may return to their homela
Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane
Iranian soccer player Atefeh Ramezanisadeh kicks a ball at a Brisbane Roar club training session in Brisbane, Australia, Monday, March 16, 2026. (Brisbane Roar via AP) Iranian soccer player Fatemeh P
Iran women’s soccer team returns home after some players sought asylum, Iranian media reports
Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP,File) Iran play
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Another 3 members of Iran’s women’s soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAPImage via AP)/AAP Image
5th member of Iranian women’s soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP,File) MELBOURNE
Spelet bakom de iranska spelarnas avhopp
Ena stunden hade spelarna ett ledigt samtal i hotellobbyn, i nästa var de borta. Trots den iranska delegationens desperata försök att jaga efter lyckades landslagsdamerna fly och få asyl i Australien.
Fem iranske fotballspillere får asyl i Australia
Lytt til saken Mandag kveld norsk tid bekrefter Tony Burke, ministeren med ansvar for innvandring og grensekontroll i Australia, at landet gir beskyttelse til fem av spillerne på fotballandslaget til
Why are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved?
Five players from Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas by Australia following their elimination from the Asian Cup When you purchase through links on our site, w
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Iran play