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NEWS ABOUT: political asylum

political asylum stories: 4 news summaries

Abused Wife Wins
Political Asylum in US

Decision sets precedent for women fleeing domestic abuse

Oct 30, 09 6:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Obama administration has recommended that a Guatemalan woman who came to America fleeing horrific domestic abuse be granted political asylum. Rody Alvarado Peña's case has been in the courts since 1995 and lawyers say the decision will finally clarify the rules on whether abused women in foreign countries... More »

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domestic violence • asylum • Central America • Guatemala • domestic abuse • political asylum • women's issues

South Africa Rages as Canada Grants White Asylum

Charges of racism after one-man board approves refugee

Sep 2, 09 7:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - A white South African man won asylum in Canada after a one-man immigration board ruled that his "fear of persecution by African South Africans" was justified, reports the Times of London. Brandon Huntley fled to Canada in April and told authorities he was attacked seven times by blacks calling... More »

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race • Canada • South Africa • race relations • asylum • African National Congress • political asylum

 US Brands Refugees 
 'Terrorists', Denies Asylum 

All armed groups considered "terrorists"

Jul 26, 09 4:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Refugees hoping to stay in America are SOL if they backed armed movements back home—even if they fought dictators or have since worked for the United States, McClatchy reports. Following a Patriot Act provision, officials have denied more than 7,000 requests for green cards, refugee status, and asylum... More »

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Iraq • Bush administration • Zimbabwe • Ethiopia • dictatorship • Patriot Act • refugee • Burma • Obama administration • political asylum

 Shoe-Hurler 
 Wants Swiss 
 Asylum 

Lawyer says al-Zaidi is in danger if he remains in Iraq

Jan 19, 09 10:10 AM CST
(AP) - A Swiss lawyer working on behalf of the Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at President Bush said today his client will seek political asylum in Switzerland. The Geneva-based lawyer said Muntadhar al-Zaidi's life is in danger if he stays in Iraq. Al-Zaidi has been detained in an Iraqi jail awaiting... More »

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Iraq • Switzerland • shoes • George W. Bush • Muntadar al-Zaidi • political asylum

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