Topic: Legal

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Nov 6, 2024

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist The court in Mytilene convicted four for attacking photojournalist Michael Trammer and issuing violent threats to refugees.

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist

Nov 4, 2024

Juvenile Court of Kos Acquits Somali Asylum Seeker of All Charges 

Juvenile Court of Kos Acquits Somali Asylum Seeker of All Charges 

Juvenile Court of Kos Acquits Somali Asylum Seeker of All Charges 

Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 11, 2024

HIAS Celebrates Legal Victory for Eritrean Asylum Seekers in Israel 

HIAS Celebrates Legal Victory for Eritrean Asylum Seekers in Israel 

HIAS Celebrates Legal Victory for Eritrean Asylum Seekers in Israel 

Apr 24, 2024

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director HIAS South Africa’s first director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov discusses her plan to work alongside the country's Jewish community.

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director

Apr 4, 2024

Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS HIAS helps those who have fled persecution seek gain asylum in the U.S. But with a growing asylum backlog, many face long waits in legal limbo.

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS

Mar 4, 2024

The EU Must Provide Future-Proof Solutions for People Displaced from Ukraine 

The EU Must Provide Future-Proof Solutions for People Displaced from Ukraine  With temporary protection set to expire on 4 March 2025, EU leadership is urgently needed to ensure millions of people displaced from Ukraine have continued access to rights and inclusion in Europe.

The EU Must Provide Future-Proof Solutions for People Displaced from Ukraine 

Feb 6, 2024

Greece: Rule of Law Threatened

Greece: Rule of Law Threatened The European Commission should take immediate action to address the deterioration of media freedom and the rule of law in Greece and its impact on fundamental rights, 17 human rights and press freedom organizations said in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Greece: Rule of Law Threatened

Jan 23, 2024

Israeli Court Grants Sudanese Asylum Seekers Temporary Status

African refugees appear at a food distribution center in Israel. The ruling is a significant victory for the asylum seekers, many of whom survivors of trauma in both Sudan and Israel.

African refugees appear at a food distribution center in Israel.

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