asylum
Evo Morales accepts political asylum granted by Mexico
Quoting Mexican FM Marcelo Ebrard, Xinhua news agency reported that Morales had called him on Monday to accept asylum offer made by Mexico.
Mexico says it will offer asylum to Bolivia President Evo Morales
Mexico said it was offering asylum to Bolivia's President after 20 govt officials and lawmakers had sought refuge at its embassy in La Paz.
Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce its new asylum rules
The decision allows the Trump administration to implement its policy while the litigation process in lower courts is on.
Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada
‘Canada is a country that understands how important it is to stand up for human rights and woman's rights,’ said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Julian Assange gets Ecuador citizenship
Foreign minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa told a press conference that Assange became an Ecuadoran citizen
Hong Kong rejects asylum to refugees who helped Edward Snowden
Snowden hid in Hong Kong for 2 weeks in June 2013 after leaking papers revealing extensive US govt surveillance.
Pak man who claimed to be ISI spy made up story, wanted asylum in India
The man on April 28 approached a Delhi airport official and said he wanted to share information about Pakistan's ISI.
Turkish diplomats seek asylum in Germany after failed coup
136 people with Turkish diplomatic passports applied for asylum between August 2016 and January 2017.
European nations can reject asylum seekers with terror links, says court
It said grounds for exclusion from asylum can also extend to people engaged in the activities of recruitment and transportation of people.
Turkish NATO soldiers seek asylum in Germany: report
About 40 Turkish troops, mostly of high rank and stationed in NATO bases, applied for asylum in Germany, officials said.