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Jul
16
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Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan.

Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan. A senior Afghan officer is also killed in the attack. Reuters president Michael Friedenberg and editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni say that they are urgently seeking information with authorities in the region. Reports by the government indicate that Siddiqui was killed in Taliban crossfire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan governm

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan. A senior Afghan officer is also killed in the attack. Reuters president Michael Friedenberg and editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni say that they are urgently seeking information with authorities in the region. Reports by the government indicate that Siddiqui was killed in Taliban crossfire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper.

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper. It is the latest arrest surrounding the closure of the paper which has already seen its founder Jimmy Lai convicted and awaiting trial along with many other activists on subversion charges. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court.

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve an

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve and provide visas for Afghan interpreters who worked for American personnel during the war. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN r

2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland begins to require international travellers who have been vaccinated o

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland begins to require international travellers who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID-19 to present a negative PCR or Antigen test result from the previous 72 hours due to the spread of the Delta variant. (Schengen Visa Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia reports that three of its soldiers were killed in clashes with Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh

2021 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia reports that three of its soldiers were killed in clashes with Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia says that Azerbaijan "is deliberately escalating the situation as its forces remain illegally on Armenia's sovereign territory" while Azerbaijan rejects the accusation and blames Armenian forces for opening fire first towards Azerbaijani forces in the district of Kelbajar. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Lawmakers in Ghana propose a bill that would criminalize displays of same-sex affection and the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights with up to ten years in prison.

Lawmakers in Ghana propose a bill that would criminalize displays of same-sex affection and the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights with up to ten years in prison. In May, 21 LGBTQ+ activists were arrested under charges of promoting an LGBTQ+ agenda and unlawful assembly. Human rights organizations and local LGBTQ+ groups condemn the proposed bill. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in Ghana, 2021 Ghana gay arrests Lawmakers in Ghana propose a bill that would criminalize displays of same-sex affection and the promotion of LGBTQ+

LGBT rights in Ghana, 2021 Ghana gay arrests Lawmakers in Ghana propose a bill that would criminalize displays of same-sex affection and the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights with up to ten years in prison. In May, 21 LGBTQ+ activists were arrested under charges of promoting an LGBTQ+ agenda and unlawful assembly. Human rights organizations and local LGBTQ+ groups condemn the proposed bill. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Immigration detention in Australia An Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker living among the community in Australia sues the Commonwealth government in the Federal Cour

Immigration detention in Australia An Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker living among the community in Australia sues the Commonwealth government in the Federal Court for detaining him in two hotel rooms for over a year. This is the latest in a growing movement of refugees suing Australia for alleged human rights abuses. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021
Jul
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis The European Court of Justice confirms the lifting of parliamentary immunity of MEPs and Catalan independence leaders Carl

2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis The European Court of Justice confirms the lifting of parliamentary immunity of MEPs and Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont, Toni Comín and Clara Ponsatí, thereby allowing Spanish courts to prosecute and extradite them to Spain. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021
Jul
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

An Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker living among the community in Australia sues the Commonwealth government in the Federal Court for detaining him in two hotel ro

An Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker living among the community in Australia sues the Commonwealth government in the Federal Court for detaining him in two hotel rooms for over a year. This is the latest in a growing movement of refugees suing Australia for alleged human rights abuses. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021
Jul
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Twenty-four-year-old Tong Ying-kit is sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted last week for driving his motorcyc

Hong Kong national security law Twenty-four-year-old Tong Ying-kit is sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted last week for driving his motorcycle into three riot police last year. (Reuters) Police arrest a 40-year-old man at a mall for booing the Chinese national anthem during the ceremony for Hong Kong's first gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Police added that the man also carried a Hong Kong colonial flag and that he was arrested on grounds of the man's aim to "incite hatred and politicize sports". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021
Jul
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Government forces and the Taliban clash in Herat, the provincial capital of Herat Province, where the Islamist group has seized many districts.

Government forces and the Taliban clash in Herat, the provincial capital of Herat Province, where the Islamist group has seized many districts. The Taliban also captures adjoining border crossings with Iran and Turkmenistan as the United Nations accuses them of killing a United Nations serviceman yesterday during an attack on a UN compound. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021
Aug
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to resolve the Korean conflict. The two Koreas have been improving relations lately, with North Korea restoring the border hotlines, which Kim Yo-jong called a "physical" measure in case the drills take place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021
Aug
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologizes to the Pacific Islander community for the Dawn Raids, a series of police raids in the 1970s that t

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologizes to the Pacific Islander community for the Dawn Raids, a series of police raids in the 1970s that targeted and deported Pacific Islanders accused of overstaying their work visas, and says that the government will create new education and training scholarships for the community, and an official account of the raids in order to compensate for them. The apology was supposed to happen in June, but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021
Aug
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such

North Korea–South Korea relations Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to resolve the Korean conflict. The two Koreas have been improving relations lately, with North Korea restoring the border hotlines, which Kim Yo-jong called a "physical" measure in case the drills take place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus a

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus at Haneda Airport and asking for Japanese police protection. Her husband has left Belarus and entered Ukraine. The Japanese government says that it will take measures to protect Tsimanouskaya's stay as multiple European countries offer her asylum. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus at Haneda Airport and asking for Japa

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus at Haneda Airport and asking for Japanese police protection. Her husband has left Belarus and entered Ukraine. The Japanese government says that it will take measures to protect Tsimanouskaya's stay as multiple European countries offer her asylum. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Tigray War According to Ethiopian refugees and Sudanese witnesses, at least 30 bodies have washed up on the Sudanese banks of the Tekeze River.

Tigray War According to Ethiopian refugees and Sudanese witnesses, at least 30 bodies have washed up on the Sudanese banks of the Tekeze River. Most of them had been shot and tied up. According to Dr. Tewodros Tefera, a surgeon who escaped from the Ethiopian border town of Humera, three of the bodies belonged to Tigrayans from Humera. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

According to Ethiopian refugees and Sudanese witnesses, at least 30 bodies have washed up on the Sudanese banks of the Tekeze River.

According to Ethiopian refugees and Sudanese witnesses, at least 30 bodies have washed up on the Sudanese banks of the Tekeze River. Most of them had been shot and tied up. According to Dr. Tewodros Tefera, a surgeon who escaped from the Ethiopian border town of Humera, three of the bodies belonged to Tigrayans from Humera. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya loses a bid to continue competing in the games as she was granted a humanitarian visa by Po

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya loses a bid to continue competing in the games as she was granted a humanitarian visa by Poland while the International Olympic Committee begins an investigation. Tsimanouskaya, who refused to fly back to Belarus, entered the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Sunday and requested temporary asylum in Japan. Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi assured Tsimanouskaya that Japan had taken measures to protect her. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya loses a bid to continue competing in the games as she was granted a humanitarian visa by Poland while the International Olympic

Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya loses a bid to continue competing in the games as she was granted a humanitarian visa by Poland while the International Olympic Committee begins an investigation. Tsimanouskaya, who refused to fly back to Belarus, entered the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Sunday and requested temporary asylum in Japan. Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi assured Tsimanouskaya that Japan had taken measures to protect her. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Chinese immigration authority suspends the issuing of ordinary pas

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Chinese immigration authority suspends the issuing of ordinary passports and other documents needed for exiting the country for "non-essential and non-emergency" reasons as the country restricts overseas travel in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Chinese immigration authority suspends the issuing of ordinary passports and other documents needed for exiting the country for "non-essential and non-emerg

The Chinese immigration authority suspends the issuing of ordinary passports and other documents needed for exiting the country for "non-essential and non-emergency" reasons as the country restricts overseas travel in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada–United States relations Canada reopens their border to Americans and p

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada–United States relations Canada reopens their border to Americans and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for non-essential travel. All travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test result from the previous 72 hours in order to enter the country. (MarketWatch)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2021
Aug
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia eases its COVID-19-related restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in eight states where

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia eases its COVID-19-related restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in eight states where the number of cases have been declined that allow people to cross-border travel, play individual outdoor sports, and eat at restaurants. The government also eases the 14-day home quarantine for fully vaccinated people and allow married couple to cross state borders to meet their spouses regardless of their state. (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Malaysia eases its COVID-19-related restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in eight states where the number of cases have been

Malaysia eases its COVID-19-related restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in eight states where the number of cases have been declined that allow people to cross-border travel, play individual outdoor sports, and eat at restaurants. The government also eases the 14-day home quarantine for fully vaccinated people and allow married couple to cross state borders to meet their spouses regardless of their state. (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh begins to vaccinate Rohingya refugees in 34 camps in Cox's Bazar district which b

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh begins to vaccinate Rohingya refugees in 34 camps in Cox's Bazar district which borders Myanmar as the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases poses health risks in the camps where more than one million refugees are living. (Associated Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia–United Kingdom relations BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford says that Russia is permanently expelling her after authorities told her to leave on Thursday.

Russia–United Kingdom relations BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford says that Russia is permanently expelling her after authorities told her to leave on Thursday. The expulsion is in response to two reporters from Russian state-run news channel Russia-24 being denied visas in the United Kingdom. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2021
Aug
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda strikes down a 2014 law outlawing the distribution of pornography and wearing of "indecent" clothes as unco

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda strikes down a 2014 law outlawing the distribution of pornography and wearing of "indecent" clothes as unconstitutional. Women's rights groups in the country campaigned against the law since its inception, saying it unfairly singled out women for discrimination. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occup

Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The raid, which was organized to arrest a suspected Hamas member, resulted in the highest death toll in the area in months. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refug

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The raid, which was organized to arrest a suspected Hamas member, resulted in the highest death toll in the area in months. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Singapore begins reopening its borders with the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lanes for fully vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei, while quarantine-free

Singapore begins reopening its borders with the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lanes for fully vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei, while quarantine-free restrictions will be eased for travellers from Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China outside of Jiangsu Province, New Zealand and Taiwan. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2021
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive, LGBT rights in Afghanistan, Persecution of homosexuals Afghan-American LGBT rights activist Nemat Sadat says that gay Afghans are facing

2021 Taliban offensive, LGBT rights in Afghanistan, Persecution of homosexuals Afghan-American LGBT rights activist Nemat Sadat says that gay Afghans are facing death under the Taliban, as a 21-year-old man from Balkh Province says that he is trying to seek asylum and thinks that he may never see his boyfriend again. Another gay man from Kabul who worked for the United Nations described the current situation for homosexuals as a "nightmare". (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Afghan-American LGBT rights activist Nemat Sadat says that gay Afghans are facing death under the Taliban, as a 21-year-old man from Balkh Province says that he

Afghan-American LGBT rights activist Nemat Sadat says that gay Afghans are facing death under the Taliban, as a 21-year-old man from Balkh Province says that he is trying to seek asylum and thinks that he may never see his boyfriend again. Another gay man from Kabul who worked for the United Nations described the current situation for homosexuals as a "nightmare". (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021
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