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China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case

A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.

Myanmar Junta's Power Play: Brutal Tactics Revealed

An in-depth analysis of the Myanmar military regime's brutal tactics to maintain control, from economic coercion to digital surveillance, and the international community's faltering response.

Myanmar Junta Forcibly Recruiting Rohingya Men: UN

Exclusive reports reveal Myanmar's military regime is coercing Rohingya men into its ranks amidst a fierce offensive against ethnic insurgents, raising international alarm over human rights abuses.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

Ailing Aung San Suu Kyi Held in Solitary by Myanmar Junta

The deposed leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, is being held in harsh solitary confinement by the military junta, despite suffering from a serious heart condition and other ailments, sparking international outrage.

Aung San Suu Kyi Hospitalised from Myanmar Prison

Exclusive: Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to hospital from prison for urgent medical treatment, raising serious concerns about her health and detention conditions under the military junta.

Myanmar Artist Faces Chinese Censorship in Thai Exile

Exclusive: Burmese political cartoonist Sai, who escaped Myanmar's junta, is now being targeted by Chinese censorship demands to remove his work from a Thai university exhibition, raising serious concerns about transnational repression and artistic freedo

UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Erupt Nationwide

Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy

UK asylum claims hit record 111,000 under Labour

Newly released Home Office figures show a record 111,000 asylum claims were made in the UK in the past year, marking a significant challenge for the new Labour government and raising urgent questions about border control and processing systems.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.

UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests

Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the

Court blocks Home Office asylum hotel plan in Essex

A landmark High Court ruling has thwarted the Home Office's controversial plan to use a four-star Essex hotel for asylum accommodation, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a significant precedent for nationwide asylum housing disput

High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful

The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the

Myanmar Junta Expels Aung San Suu Kyi's Son from Thailand

Myanmar's military regime pressures Thailand to deport Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions. The move highlights the junta's expanding international reach.

UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels

Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million every day to house over 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels, as the costly backlog crisis deepens.

Council Wins Legal Battle Against Govt Over Migrant Hotel

In a dramatic blow to the Government's migrant housing strategy, Epping Forest District Council has successfully blocked the use of a local hotel for asylum seekers. The High Court ruling exposes deep disarray within Labour's flagship policy, leaving plan

High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful

A landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.

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