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Syrians safe in Russia are taking the "opportunity" to slip into Norway to seek asylum

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Invasion of Europe news….. Update October 16th:  Norway says it will send Syrians back to Russia, here. This story reminded me of the post we wrote in August about a Syrian woman saying that many Syrians are just “opportunists!” Here, The Daily Caller reports on a NY Times article about the latest wave of Syrians this … Continue reading Syrians safe in Russia are taking the "opportunity" to slip into Norway to seek asylum

Russia fed up with too many illegal migrants; rights group says xenophobia is rampant

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It is rare to see news from Russia about its illegal migrant problem, but here is a story from Monday that appeared in my alerts.  Eroding social cohesion there too? From IPS News (emphasis is mine): MOSCOW, Nov 3 2014 (IPS) – Immigrants in Russia could face a wave of violence following thousands of arrests … Continue reading Russia fed up with too many illegal migrants; rights group says xenophobia is rampant

Villanova law students help one of the first gay Russians receive asylum, more on the way

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This story published last week in the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette gives us some insight into the asylum process in the US especially as it relates to illegal aliens coming across our Mexican border and declaring themselves gay and persecuted.    We see how legal clinics, NGOs and refugee contractors work to get as many granted asylum as … Continue reading Villanova law students help one of the first gay Russians receive asylum, more on the way