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Cuban refugees occupy Miami's Freedom Tower in protest

A group of Cuban refugees has taken over Miami's historic Freedom Tower, demanding faster asylum processing and an end to deportations. The standoff highlights growing tensions over US immigration policies.

7-year sentence for child rapist sparks outrage

An Iranian man convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl in an alleyway has been sentenced to just seven years in prison, sparking outrage as the judge ruled he 'did not pose a danger to the public.'

MoD leak exposes Afghan families to Taliban risk

A shocking data leak by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the safety of Afghan families relocated to Britain, revealing sensitive details that could expose them to Taliban retaliation.

UNRWA funding crisis over alleged Hamas links

Major donors, including the US and UK, have paused funding to UNRWA following allegations that some staff were involved in Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel. The UN agency warns of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Afghan women refugees endure abuse in Iran

Thousands of Afghan women escaping Taliban rule endure exploitation and hardship as refugees in Iran, with limited access to basic rights and protection.

Dengue outbreak hits asylum seekers on Nauru

Human rights advocates are calling on Australia to take responsibility as asylum seekers on Nauru suffer from a dengue fever outbreak amid poor living conditions.

Iran's Last Shah: How He Sealed His Fate

Scott Anderson's 'King of Kings' offers a riveting account of the rise and fall of Iran's last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Discover how his reign crumbled amid revolution and geopolitical turmoil.

Asylum seeker wins appeal after nationality switch

An asylum seeker successfully overturned a deportation order after switching his claimed nationality from Iranian to Afghan halfway through his case, sparking debate over immigration appeals.

Judge halts Trump-era ban on Iranian immigrants

A federal judge in Oregon has halted a controversial Trump-era policy that barred Iranian nationals from adjusting their immigration status in the US. The ruling marks a significant victory for immigrant rights advocates.

South Sudan refugees flee to Kenya and Rwanda

Escalating violence in South Sudan has led to a mass exodus of civilians seeking refuge in neighbouring Kenya and Rwanda, as political instability continues to grip the nation.

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