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France government announces new immigration law to extend detention periods for irregular migrants

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A spokesperson for the French government, Maude Bregeon, announced on Sunday that France’s newly appointed interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has proposed a new immigration law to be adopted by the beginning of 2025 “to protect the French people.” These provisions were deemed unconstitutional.

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Germany condemns Elon Musk’s support for far-right party as election interference

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Musk claimed that the party represents the ‘voice of the people’ and criticized the ruling coalition’s immigration policies on the platform. This comes as Germany prepares for new elections in February 2025 and after pivotal state elections in Hesse and Bavaria, where the AFD party has gained traction in the past election.

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Thailand urged to demand unrestricted access to Uyghur deportees during China visit

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A Thai government delegation is visiting Xinjiang, China, from March 18 to 20, 2025, following international outrage over Thailand’s forced deportation of 40 Uyghurs in February. On March 14, the US Department of State imposed new visa restrictions against Thai officials who are responsible for the forced returns of the Uyghurs.

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Australia bill asks government to take in 150 refugees held off Nauru and Papua New Guinea

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The Australian Greens party Monday introduced a bill to parliament asking the government to take in 150 refugees living in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (PNG), who have been there for a decade seeking asylum in Australia. The legislation does not require the government to settle people permanently in Australia.

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Guatemala journalist released on house arrest after two years in pre-trial detention

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Zamora, who has been a vocal critic of government corruption through his investigative reporting, was transferred to house arrest after a court ruling determined that his preventive detention had exceeded legal limits. The appeal hearing for the money laundering case has been postponed to September of 2025.

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Canada welcomed record number of immigrants in 2022

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The Canadian government Tuesday confirmed it welcomed 431,645 permanent residents in 2022, representing the largest number of permanent residents welcomed to the country in a single year. In 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada processed 5.2 In 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada processed 5.2

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Pakistan extends registration cards for Afghanistan refugees amid rising deportations

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This decision, communicated by the Office of Afghan Immigrant Affairs in Islamabad, extends the validity of PoR cards from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The Pakistan government, without providing providing any evidence, claimed these incidents involved Afghan nationals.