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Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic mai

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan as it recognizes the One-China policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to the visit, the PRC's foreign ministry warns the Czech government of "possible consequences" for Czech companies with operations in mainland China. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Belarusian protests, Censorship in Belarus The Belarusian Association of Journalists revokes the accreditation of several foreign journalists covering the

2020 Belarusian protests, Censorship in Belarus The Belarusian Association of Journalists revokes the accreditation of several foreign journalists covering the anti-government protests, resulting in the detention or deportation of some of those journalists. (AP via East Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Brandenburg Gate, despite a ruling from the city's administrative court the previ

Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Brandenburg Gate, despite a ruling from the city's administrative court the previous day that overturned the government's ban on public demonstrations. Police claim "most" of the protesters failed to observe "the minimum" social distancing measures implemented in the city. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Br

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Brandenburg Gate, despite a ruling from the city's administrative court the previous day that overturned the government's ban on public demonstrations. Police claim "most" of the protesters failed to observe "the minimum" social distancing measures implemented in the city. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy The Czech foreign ministry summons the Chinese ambassador in Prague over threats made by Chinese foreign minist

China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy The Czech foreign ministry summons the Chinese ambassador in Prague over threats made by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi against Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, who is on an official visit to Taiwan. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza–Israel clashes in 2020 Palestinian militant group Hamas announces that a ceasefire agreement has been reached with the Israeli govern

Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza–Israel clashes in 2020 Palestinian militant group Hamas announces that a ceasefire agreement has been reached with the Israeli government to end a month-long series of cross-border firing involving the launch of incendiary balloons in the Gaza Strip. The agreement follows mediation talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials. (AFP via The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Palestinian militant group Hamas announces that a ceasefire agreement has been reached with the Israeli government to end a month-long series of cross-border fi

Palestinian militant group Hamas announces that a ceasefire agreement has been reached with the Israeli government to end a month-long series of cross-border firing involving the launch of incendiary balloons in the Gaza Strip. The agreement follows mediation talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials. (AFP via The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 China–India skirmishes The Indian defence ministry accuses China's People's Liberation Army of militarising along the Line of Actual Control near the dispu

2020 China–India skirmishes The Indian defence ministry accuses China's People's Liberation Army of militarising along the Line of Actual Control near the disputed Pangong Lake in Ladakh. India claims China had violated the consensus arrived at previous high-level meetings, but the Chinese foreign ministry denied the claim with their spokesperson saying, "the Chinese border troops have always strictly abided by the Line of Actual Control and have never crossed the line." (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Lawyers representing the families of the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 state their intention to seek unspecified damages from four suspects charged by

Lawyers representing the families of the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 state their intention to seek unspecified damages from four suspects charged by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service in connection with the incident. The claims have yet to be filed, as a Dutch District Court shall determine whether Dutch or Ukrainian law would be applied. (CNA) (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Indian defence ministry accuses China's People's Liberation Army of militarising along the Line of Actual Control near the disputed Pangong Lake in Ladakh.

The Indian defence ministry accuses China's People's Liberation Army of militarising along the Line of Actual Control near the disputed Pangong Lake in Ladakh. India claims China had violated the consensus arrived at previous high-level meetings, but the Chinese foreign ministry denied the claim with their spokesperson saying, "the Chinese border troops have always strictly abided by the Line of Actual Control and have never crossed the line." (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Sep
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Costa Rica reopens their borders to Americans from 11 states and Washington, D.C..

COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Costa Rica reopens their borders to Americans from 11 states and Washington, D.C.. On September 15, Americans traveling from Colorado, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania will be allowed to enter the country. However, American travelers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Costa Rica reopens their borders to Americans from 11 states and Washington, D.C.. On September 15, Americans traveling from Colorado, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania will be allowed to enter the country. However, American travelers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Global surveillance disclosures (2013–present) The U.S.

Global surveillance disclosures (2013–present) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rules that the global surveillance programs of the National Security Agency disclosed by former Central Intelligence Agency employee Edward Snowden in 2013 are unconstitutional, having violated the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. (AAP via The Canberra Times) (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 2, 2020
Sep
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives The Ministry of Foreign Affairs tightens the country's visa policy for tourists, requiring all tourists to present a negative

COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives The Ministry of Foreign Affairs tightens the country's visa policy for tourists, requiring all tourists to present a negative test result, after it was reported that at least 45 people at several of the country's resorts have contracted the virus. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 2, 2020
Sep
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Rodolfo Martín Villa declares before the Argentine courts accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for the role of

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Rodolfo Martín Villa declares before the Argentine courts accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for the role of the police during his tenure as Minister of the Interior between 1976 and 1979, especially for the Vitoria massacre in 1976. (20 minutos)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 3, 2020
Sep
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Vitoria massacre Former Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Rodolfo Martín Villa declares before the Argentine courts accused of genocide and crimes against humanity

Vitoria massacre Former Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Rodolfo Martín Villa declares before the Argentine courts accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for the role of the police during his tenure as Minister of the Interior between 1976 and 1979, especially for the Vitoria massacre in 1976. (20 minutos)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 3, 2020
Sep
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit against his life imprisonment sentence handed d

Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit against his life imprisonment sentence handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in July 2019. Guzmán's lawyer claims that his maximum-security isolation at the Metropolitan Correctional Center following his extradition to the United States in January 2017 made him heavily unaware about his case and limited his ability to participate in his defense. (AFP via NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States v.

United States v. Guzmán Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit against his life imprisonment sentence handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in July 2019. Guzmán's lawyer claims that his maximum-security isolation at the Metropolitan Correctional Center following his extradition to the United States in January 2017 made him heavily unaware about his case and limited his ability to participate in his defense. (AFP via NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 4, 2020
Sep
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 China–India skirmishes China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fir

2020 China–India skirmishes China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimidate Chinese border troops. A few hours later, India said that Chinese troops had fired into the air to intimidate Indian border troops, and that at no stage had the Indian Army crossed the LAC. (Global Times) (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimida

China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimidate Chinese border troops. A few hours later, India said that Chinese troops had fired into the air to intimidate Indian border troops, and that at no stage had the Indian Army crossed the LAC. (Global Times) (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati Kiribati announces it will keep its borders closed until the end of the year to keep the country free of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati Kiribati announces it will keep its borders closed until the end of the year to keep the country free of COVID-19. The presidential office announces some exceptions, including repatriation flights, with 20 I-Kiribati arriving soon from the Marshall Islands. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree to accept into their respective borders around 400 unaccompanied minors from the Móri

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree to accept into their respective borders around 400 unaccompanied minors from the Mória Reception & Identification Centre on the Greek island of Lesbos. It was Europe's largest refugee camp, destroyed by fire the previous day. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte signs into law the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, a ₱165.5 billion (U

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte signs into law the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, a ₱165.5 billion (US$3.4 billion) stimulus package to extend the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. (Reuters via U.S. News) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The interior ministry announces plans to convert Border Patrol Police camps into quarantine facilities in order to accommodate additional migrant workers as part of an effort to address the country's labour shortage caused by the pandemic. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2020
Sep
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The interior ministry announces plans to convert Border Patrol Police camps into quarantine facilities in order to accommodate add

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The interior ministry announces plans to convert Border Patrol Police camps into quarantine facilities in order to accommodate additional migrant workers as part of an effort to address the country's labour shortage caused by the pandemic. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2020
Sep
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally rapidly intensifies into a strong Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to make landfall near the Louisiana-Missi

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally rapidly intensifies into a strong Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to make landfall near the Louisiana-Mississippi border as a strong Category 2 hurricane. (National Hurricane Center) Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency for New Orleans and other parts of the state as it is expected that Hurricane Sally will make landfall as a strong hurricane on Tuesday. (CNN) Hurricane Paulette makes landfall on Bermuda as a high-end Category 1 hurricane. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

A whistleblower working at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia details a high rate of hysterectomies and other alleged medical neglect in

A whistleblower working at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia details a high rate of hysterectomies and other alleged medical neglect in a complaint to the Department of Homeland Security. Rep. Bennie Thompson, the House Homeland Security Committee chairman, says the allegations of hysterectomies being performed on women without consent are "incredibly disturbing". (CNN) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainm

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 1,113 deaths, the country's highest in two weeks, thus bringing the death toll to 133,119. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorr

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Immigration detention in the United States A whistleblower working at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia details a high rate of hysterec

Immigration detention in the United States A whistleblower working at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia details a high rate of hysterectomies and other alleged medical neglect in a complaint to the Department of Homeland Security. Rep. Bennie Thompson, the House Homeland Security Committee chairman, says the allegations of hysterectomies being performed on women without consent are "incredibly disturbing". (CNN) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, univer

The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Shooting of Breonna Taylor The city of Louisville, Kentucky, settles a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in a raid on her

Shooting of Breonna Taylor The city of Louisville, Kentucky, settles a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in a raid on her apartment by police in March. Her family will receive $12 million and several police reforms will also be enacted in the city as part of the agreement. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, settles a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in a raid on her apartment by police in Mar

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, settles a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in a raid on her apartment by police in March. Her family will receive $12 million and several police reforms will also be enacted in the city as part of the agreement. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2020
Sep
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Immigration detention in the United States Police arrest 86 people at a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Times Square.

Immigration detention in the United States Police arrest 86 people at a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Times Square. The rally called for the abolition of ICE in the wake of allegations of a high rate of hysterectomies and alleged medical neglect. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico–United States relations, Immigration detention in the United States Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migr

Mexico–United States relations, Immigration detention in the United States Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. A whistleblower the previous week alleged hysterectomies were being performed on immigrants in the United States without their proper consent. Mexico called such operations "unacceptable". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official f

List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared from a ship conducting maritime patrol activities along the Northern Limit Line on September 21 and entered North Korean territory by the following afternoon. (AP via NY1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico is investigating claims that six Mexican women were sterilised while in a migrant detention center, says Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. A whistleblower the previous week alleged hysterectomies were being performed on immigrants in the United States without their proper consent. Mexico called such operations "unacceptable". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials

North Korea–South Korea relations List of border incidents involving North and South Korea The South Korean defense ministry alleges that North Korean officials killed and cremated an official from the South Korean fisheries ministry who disappeared from a ship conducting maritime patrol activities along the Northern Limit Line on September 21 and entered North Korean territory by the following afternoon. (AP via NY1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 23, 2020
Sep
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist of the League of Social Democrats Koo Sze-yiu and Joshua Wong of the defunct Demosisto for violating the anti-mask poli

Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist of the League of Social Democrats Koo Sze-yiu and Joshua Wong of the defunct Demosisto for violating the anti-mask policy in place under previous year's protests. Other pro-democracy activists condemn the arrests. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020
Sep
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–United States trade war, Censorship of TikTok The U.S.

China–United States trade war, Censorship of TikTok The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia temporarily blocks U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order banning TikTok from smartphone app stores hours before it was to go into effect, after lawyers representing the app's company ByteDance argued its ban would constitute a form of censorship. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020
Sep
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces clash along the border of the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, formerly known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

The Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces clash along the border of the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, formerly known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Several cities in Artsakh, including its capital city of Stepanakert, are under attack. At least 23 people are killed during the battle, of whom 16 are Nagorno-Karabakh servicemen, five Azerbaijani civilians and two Armenian civilians. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020
Sep
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis, Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis, Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra. He must abandon the presidency after being accused of disobeying the Central Electoral Bureau. Vice president Pere Aragonès will succeed him ad interim effective September 29. (El Mundo) (Reuters) (BBC News) Demonstrations take place throughout Catalonia, as well as protests in Barcelona. (El Confidencial) (La Vanguardia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020
Sep
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra.

The Spanish Supreme Court ratifies a year-and-a-half disqualification sentence to President of the Government of Catalonia Quim Torra. He must abandon the presidency after being accused of disobeying the Central Electoral Bureau. Vice president Pere Aragonès will succeed him ad interim effective September 29. (El Mundo) (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020
Sep
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by Portland Police for assault, unlawful use of weapon and tear

George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Alan Swinney, a member of the Proud Boys, is arrested by Portland Police for assault, unlawful use of weapon and tear gas, menacing and pointing a firearm at another individual during two incidents in August. (The Hill) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020
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