Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe reach record high in 2024, 96% rejected
Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe reach record high in 2024, 96% rejected

The number of Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe hit a record high in 2024, though nearly 96% were rejected, according to data published on Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). A total of 43,236 Bangladeshis applied for asylum in EU+ countriesthe highest in a...

Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests rejected in UK
Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests rejected in UK

Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests were rejected in the UK during the last quarter of 2024, sparking concerns about a growing hostile environment for refugees, rights activists warn, reports Khaama Press. The UK Home Office statistics released on Thursday show a dramatic drop in the acceptance...

Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution

A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...