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Mar
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

South Africa v.

South Africa v. Israel The International Court of Justice, in a unanimous decision, orders Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip unimpeded, warning that famine is already occurring. (Reuters) (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2024
Mar
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Visa policy of the Schengen Area Bulgaria and Romania partially join the Schengen Area, allowing travel by air and sea without border checks, Austria vetoed tra

Visa policy of the Schengen Area Bulgaria and Romania partially join the Schengen Area, allowing travel by air and sea without border checks, Austria vetoed travel by land without border checks over fears that non-EU citizens could get easier access to the European Union. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 31, 2024
Apr
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

The United Nations' International Organization for Migration reports that 38 people died when a boat, which has carried around 66 Ethiopian migrants, has sank o

The United Nations' International Organization for Migration reports that 38 people died when a boat, which has carried around 66 Ethiopian migrants, has sank off Godoria, Djibouti, a day before while on its way to Yemen. At least six more are still missing and presumed dead. (AFP via South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2024
May
07
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive Israeli forces enter Rafah in a "limited" operation, taking control of the Rafah Border Crossing on the Egypt–Gaza border.

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive Israeli forces enter Rafah in a "limited" operation, taking control of the Rafah Border Crossing on the Egypt–Gaza border. (Haaretz) (AP) (Reuters) At least 27 people are killed by Israeli airstrikes in Rafah. (Al Jazeera) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2024
May
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Al-Shifa Hospital siege A third mass grave holding at least 49 bodies is discovered in Gaza City's al-Shifa Hospital.

Israel–Hamas war Al-Shifa Hospital siege A third mass grave holding at least 49 bodies is discovered in Gaza City's al-Shifa Hospital. (Al Jazeera) (The Hill) Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war Israel reopens the Kerem Shalom border crossing, allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. However, the UN states that no aid has entered. (AP) Rafah offensive Israeli troops reach the outskirts of Rafah with Hamas saying that heavy fighting is underway. The Israeli military says that it has "uncovered terrorist infrastructure" and killed a number of Hamas militants as it advances. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2024
May
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

2023–2024 Georgian protests Riot police clash with protesters on the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, after the parliament approves a controversial "foreign agent"

2023–2024 Georgian protests Riot police clash with protesters on the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, after the parliament approves a controversial "foreign agent" law that requires media organizations to declare foreign funding. (BBC News) The United States warns Georgia that $390 million in planned economic support will be "under review" if the Georgian government considers the U.S. as an "adversary", and not as a strategic partner. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2024
May
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war, War crimes in the Israel–Hamas war Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requests arr

International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war, War crimes in the Israel–Hamas war Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requests arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas political leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, and Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2024
May
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war, War crimes in the Israel–Hamas war Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Co

Israel–Hamas war International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war, War crimes in the Israel–Hamas war Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requests arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas political leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, and Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2024
May
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requests arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister

Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requests arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas political leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, and Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Al-Masri for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2024
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