‘Police harassment of homeless asylum seekers and migrants is regular occurrences in France’
The situation could not be more different for Ali, an Afghan asylum seeker in his mid-30s whose name has been changed to protect his identity. Ali arrived in Paris, France, after crossing Iran, Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, and Italy on foot. The journey is replete with dangers and guards at...
Leap from Taliban fire into French frying pan: Barriers Afghans seeking protection in France face
The experience of Afghan asylum seekers in France differs considerably depending on how they arrive in the country, reflecting a tension across Europe between rhetoric about the need to protect people from Taliban persecution and the reality of an erosion of access to asylum. Around 2,600 Afghans who were airlifted...
Manchester City ready to outbid rivals Manchester United for megastar’s signature
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to hand Ralf Rangnick and Manchester United a major blow by signing one of their top striker targets – Erling Haaland. Manchester City have been without a true number nine ever since Sergio Aguero’s departure. Gabriel Jesus was seen as his replacement, but the Brazilian...
South Africa’s huge omicron wave appears to be subsiding just as rapidly as it grew
South Africa’s huge wave of omicron cases appears to be subsiding just as quickly as it grew in the weeks after the country first announced to the world that a new coronavirus variant had been identified. South Africa’s top infectious-disease scientist, who has been leading the country’s pandemic response, said...
Ethiopian government and Tigray rebels locked in disinformation battle to control the conflict’s narrative
Since clashes erupted between Ethiopian forces and northern rebels more than a year ago, another war has flared up online as the rivals spread false claims to control the conflict’s narrative. Digital activists have been engaged in a fierce battle to discredit their opponents, from pro-government sites claiming to promote...
