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South Africa lets in 130 Palestinians after initial denial

South Africa granted entry to 130 Palestinians without travel papers after initially barring them but said it will examine accusations that an unregistered organization arranged their trip "in an irregular and irresponsible manner."

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Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict

Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional in...

Africanews

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U.S. Catholic bishops stand up to Trump's immigration crackdown

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and advocated for "meaningful immigration reform."

France 24

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Fears over crime, immigration dominate Chile's presidential election

As Chileans head into the presidential election on Sunday (November 16), concerns over rising crime and immigration have eclipsed economic and social issues, reshaping the political landscape.

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Judge finds ICE illegally arrested hundreds of people in Chicago

A federal judge has ruled that hundreds of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during "Operation Midway Blitz" in the Chicago area must be released. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has ...

CBS America

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Judge orders release of hundreds of ICE detainees over lack of warrant

A federal judge has ruled that ICE must release hundreds of detainees over the lack of warrants or probable cause during their arrests. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS America

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Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador faced torture: Report

A recent watchdog report alleges that the Venezuelan migrants who were deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega prison were subjected to "constant beatings" and other actions that may constitute torture under international law.

CBS News

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Migrants deported to CECOT subject to 'constant beatings,' report says

A Human Rights Watch and Cristosal report details the alleged abuse that Venezuelan migrants were subjected to while detained at El Salvador's CECOT mega prison. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS America

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UN urges Libya to shut migrant detention centers

Libya is facing renewed pressure to shut down detention centers where rights groups say migrants and refugees are being tortured, abused, and in some cases, killed.

Africanews

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EU to relocate asylum seekers from Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus

Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are considered "under migratory pressure" by the European Commission, which paves the way to the relocation of asylum seekers to other EU member states. But Poland, Hungary and Slovakia refuse to contribute.

Euronews

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Finland-Russia border towns suffer with closure of crossings

Finland's land border with Russia is the longest in Europe, but crossings were closed in 2023 because of the war in Ukraine. Towns that relied on Russian tourists are now struggling.

Al Jazeera

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Federal agents appear to violate use-of-force policies on protesters

A CBS News review of hundreds of videos of federal agents confronting protesters found several instances in which agents appeared to violate federal policies on use of force. Nicole Sganga discussed the footage with both a former federal...

CBS America

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Indian students find pleasure and pain in Germany

Germany is increasingly popular with Indian students who are drawn by affordable tuition, strong job prospects, and high-quality education. But many have to work alongside their studies, often as delivery drivers.

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Afghan women facing deportation from Qatar continue studies in Canada

Dozens of women are facing deportation from Qatar after the closure of the USAID program ended their scholarships. Now some of those women have made it to Regina, Canada.

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Eleven dead after refugee boat sinks off Malaysian coast

Rescue operations under way to locate any survivors, with hundreds of Rohingya still missing.

Al Jazeera

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Man shares journey from refugee to acclaimed chef

Yia Vang, the chef behind the Minneapolis hot spot Vinai, says his restaurant is a love letter to his parents. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee when he was a young boy. Now, he blends his Hmong heritage and Midwestern upbringing to cr...

CBS America

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Visa renewals for religious workers are backlogged for years

Thousands of foreign-born faith leaders across the U.S. are finding it difficult to stay with their congregations as visa renewals for religious workers have been backlogged for years.

CBS America

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South Africa ordered to stop barring foreigners from healthcare

A South African court has ruled that an anti-migrant group must cease preventing foreign nationals from entering public hospitals, clinics, and schools, declaring the practice unlawful.

France 24

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After two years of war, Sudan refugees need urgent assistance in Chad

After more than two years of civil war in Sudan, the number of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees seeking safety in eastern Chad has ballooned to over 975,000, creating a deepening humanitarian crisis.

France 24

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Private prisons see record revenue growth under immigration crackdown

Two of the nation's biggest operators of private immigrant detention centers are announcing major revenue growth.

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TPS ending for more than 250,000 Venezuelans in the U.S.

Temporary Protected Status is set to end for around 250,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports.

CBS News

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U.S. may deny visas for immigrants with certain health conditions

A new Trump administration directive indicates several health conditions may lead to visas being denied for some U.S. immigrants. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Trump administration has 66,000 people in ICE custody

Department of Homeland Security data shows there are currently 66,000 people in ICE custody, a record high. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News

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ICE arrests woman at daycare facility in Chicago

Video is emerging of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest at a daycare facility in Chicago, Illinois. The woman detained reportedly has a work permit in the U.S. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.

CBS America

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Immigrants fuel Spain's economic boom

After years of sluggish growth, Spain is thriving again. Growth surged to 3.5% last year, powered by record tourism and immigration, as some experts say.

DW News

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Trump administration ending South Sudanese nationals' Temporary Protected Status

CBS News exclusively learned that the Department of Homeland Security is planning to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals. The move would end more than a decade of protection that allowed thousands of displaced Sou...

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Venezuelans in U.S. face uncertainty as Trump cancels protected status

South Florida is home to the largest group of Venezuelans in the United States. Many left their country after Nicolas Maduro took power and say they'd support the U.S. using military force to oust him. But some are also worried they'll b...

Al Jazeera

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Italy's right-wing government unveils new work permit plan

Italy's right-wing government has announced plans to issue 500,000 work permits for non-EU workers from 2026 to 2028 to address labor shortages.

Africanews

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Greece’s tough deportation policy clashes with need for workers

Last month, Greece adopted Europe’s strictest deportation policy to discourage asylum seekers from reaching its borders. But the country’s economic demands are now fostering a more positive outlook toward refugees.

Al Jazeera

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Woman detained by ICE at Salt Lake City Airport

Salt Lake City officials are seeking answers after ICE agents, wearing no visible ID, detained a woman at the airport in a scene captured on video. (Scripps News Group)

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