persecution
Coverage of persecution in the Nexus archive.
- Asylum-fraud crackdown is another key step in fixing the US immigration system
The article discusses a crackdown on asylum fraud, highlighting how lawyers reuse fabricated persecution stories in applications and rely on overburdened screeners to overlook inconsistencies. It mentions that screeners may not notice or care when Democrats are in charge.
- Israeli siblings who fear breaking law in Gaza under IDF owed protection by Australia, tribunal finds
An Australian tribunal found that three Israeli siblings could face persecution for refusing military conscription into the Israel Defense Forces due to their political opinion on the Gaza war. They have been granted the right to reapply for protection visas as the tribunal determined their fear of being forced to break international humanitarian law in Gaza is genuine.
- Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution
A match between Iran and Egypt in Seattle became a 'Pride Match' as fans displayed Progress Pride flags, sparking discussions about persecution. The event highlighted social issues through the symbolism of the flags during the international soccer game.
- Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court ruled to sharply limit the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution. Asylum seekers may now be turned away at the southern border.
- Nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict, persecution last year, UN says
The U.N. refugee agency reported that nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict or persecution in 2025. This marks the first decrease in forced displacement in a decade.
- One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR
The UNHCR reports that 117.8 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution. This represents one in 70 people globally being displaced against their will.