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Thursday, Jan 15

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Undocumented refugees

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This is a serious challenge given the insecurity that Nigeria is grappling with Nigeria is reported to currently host no fewer than 21,807 unregistered foreign refugees and asylum seekers fleeing

Wednesday, Jan 14

17

ICE arrested dozens of refugees in Minnesota and sent them to Texas, lawyers say

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The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”

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Fears intensify refugees could avoid tough new English language requirements

www.express.co.uk

Exclusive: Labour claimed Britain's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights means the Home Office must consider every application for refuge.

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ICE arrested dozens of refugees in Minnesota and sent them to Texas, lawyers say

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The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”

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ICE Arrested Dozens of Refugees in Minnesota and Sent Them to Texas, Lawyers Say

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The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”

Tuesday, Jan 13

15

Over 21,800 unregistered refugees, asylum seekers stranded in Nigeria — UN

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At least 21,807 foreign refugees and asylum seekers who fled violence in neighbouring countries are currently living in Nigeria without

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UN agency praises Kenya's efforts to integrate refugees in Kakuma camp

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The new UN High Commissioner for Refugees lauded their inclusion into local services..

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53 Congolese refugees died in Burundi – UN

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United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have said more than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi. Of

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21,000 unregistered refugees in Nigeria – UNHCR

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Over 21,000 unregistered refugees in Nigeria are denied food, healthcare, and aid, a UNHCR report reveals. Most are fleeing conflict in Cameroon.

Monday, Jan 12

19

Afghan refugees do not deserve to be scapegoated by the president (Opinion)

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When an Afghan asylum seeker shot two National Guard members, killing one, President Donald Trump immediately seized the tragedy to justify pausing asylum decisions, halting visas and re-examining green card holders from 19 “countries of…

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Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans

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The number of unsuccessful asylum seekers who left Ireland was up 89% last year

Sunday, Jan 11

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BETRAYAL: Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Allocate OVER $5 BILLION In Taxpayer-Funded Welfare for Refugees – Here Are The 14 Republicans Who Voted Yes

The Senate swamp quietly stuck a knife in the back of President Trump and the MAGA movement last week after approving billions to refugees despite the Somali fraud scandals across the country.

Saturday, Jan 10

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United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

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More than 100,000 people have sought refuge in Burundi since December amid fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.

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United Nations says 53 Congolese refugees died in Burundi

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Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related ​to malnutrition

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U.S commences background checks for 5600 refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent residency

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has deployed a specialised vetting centre to conduct intensive background checks and

Friday, Jan 9

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Trump team admits it’s reviewing the status of thousands of refugees in Minnesota

Department of Homeland Security announced the operation, which began in mid-December, days after death of Renee Nicole Good

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Trump's USCIS Launches Fraud Probe into Minnesota's Somali Refugees

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USCIS has launched a historic investigation into refugee fraud among Minnesota's massive Somali population.

Thursday, Jan 8

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'I'm not racist': Salvation Army worker, 56, who was sacked for saying refugees should all be sent back 'on a boat' says migrants ARE taking up houses for the UK's homeless

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Salvation Army worker Charles Markie, 56, who was sacked after saying migrants should be sent back home 'on a f***ing boat' has broken his silence to insist he is not racist.

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Nearly 1000 refugees across UK declared themselves homeless in Glasgow last year

EXCLUSIVE: Glasgow council released the full year figure amid concerns the city faces a £66m black hole caused by rising homelessness.

Wednesday, Jan 7

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Feds launch operation targeting Minnesota refugees for potential deportation amid fraud investigation

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Federal immigration officials launch major operation in Minnesota to review refugee cases from travel ban countries, potentially leading to deportations.