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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

An Afghan asylum seeker died in ICE custody in Texas shortly after his detention, raising concerns about the conditions of detention and the impact of immigration policies.

Mar 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rights group calls for urgent investigation into Afghan's death after 24 hours of detention in America

A human rights group is urging an investigation into the death of an Afghan migrant who died shortly after being detained by US immigration authorities.

Mar 16 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Afghan man dies in ICE custody less than 24 hours after arrest

An Afghan man who had been working with US forces died in ICE custody shortly after his arrest, leading to calls for an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Mar 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Sometimes you feel very sad’: what the Iranian football asylum seekers can expect from life in Australia

The article discusses the emotional challenges faced by Iranian football asylum seekers as they adapt to life in Australia, drawing parallels with the experience of Afghan cricket player Tooba Sarwari.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Naseri and Sarwari pursued the Taliban in the courts, fled Afghanistan... and ended up asking for help in a pension in Barcelona without a kitchen or private bathroom

Naseri and Sarwari, two Afghan prosecutors, fled to Barcelona after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, struggling with a lack of basic amenities as they sought refuge.

Mar 2 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Jehovah’s Witnesses: Knife attacker from Würzburg found dead in his cell

The Afghan man who allegedly attacked a group of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Würzburg has been found dead in his jail cell, with indications pointing to suicide.

Mar 2 • 07:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Afghan asylum seeker found guilty of abducting and raping 12-year-old girl

An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, UK.

Feb 10 • 15:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

The Washington Post: A secret legal weapon of the Department of Homeland Security targets Americans

A report reveals that the Department of Homeland Security, under the Trump administration, issued an administrative subpoena against a retired American citizen after he advocated for an Afghan asylum seeker.

Feb 3 • 13:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Afghan man raped a woman in Sweden, threw her out of a window. Granted 'city outing' permission

Taher Amini, a 45-year-old Afghan asylum seeker convicted of rape and attempted murder, has been granted permission to leave prison for several hours, raising concerns among right-wing media and social media users in Sweden about his favorable treatment.

Jan 15 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Record in 2025: More asylum follow-up applications than ever before

In 2025, Germany experiences a record number of asylum follow-up applications, primarily driven by the increasing deportations of Afghan women, utilizing a ruling from the European Court of Justice.

Jan 7 • 06:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Afghanistan: 'Is this government not ashamed?'

The article criticizes the German government's failure to honor asylum commitments to Afghan local forces who provided crucial support during dangerous times, amidst statements from the Interior Minister suggesting a lack of political interest in their resettlement.

Jan 2 • 09:38 UTC

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