Tag Archives: Deportation

Nigerian man seeking political asylum faces deportation in US

May 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

An attorney for a 28-year-old Nigerian man facing deportation will try to persuade immigration officials  on Monday to release his client from a Wisconsin detention center following his arrest last week. The lawyer and the man’s American wife contend the … read more »

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Nigeria in the wrong (Nigeria South Africa Immigration Saga)

March 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

OUR government has opted for a short-cut diplomatic strategy in its attempt to appease Nigeria. This after 125 citizens from the West African country were refused entry into South Africa. They were deported soon after immigration officials at OR Tambo … read more »

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Nigerian man convicted of rape cannot be deported because it would ‘violate’ his right to family life

September 20, 2011 by benim

A Nigerian man convicted of rape has been allowed to stay in the UK following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. The man, known only as AA, was allowed to stay after the court in Strasbourg said … read more »

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Thousands of Zimbabweans in South Africa Face Deportation

August 1, 2011 by benim

The South African government has finished processing applications from more than 250,000 Zimbabweans seeking permission to live and work in South Africa. The South African government has indicated that starting next month, any Zimbabwean in the country without authorization could … read more »

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Nigerians must go Now!

July 27, 2011 by benim

It has recently come to my attention that 45 Ghanaians were deported from Nigeria and robbed by the government of the Nigeria by being prevented from even collecting their stuff. Historically both Nigeria and Ghana have done massive deportations of … read more »

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Nigerian woman and Israel-born daughter deported 72 hours after arrest

March 14, 2011 by benim

The Population and Immigration Authority sent a Nigerian woman and her Israeli-born daughter back to her native country, as part of the cabinet’s decision to deport migrants who do not meet certain criteria. The woman entered Israel in 2009 as … read more »

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92 Nigerians deported from London for immigration offences

March 4, 2011 by benim

About 92 Nigerians have been deported by the British Government. They arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday. An immigration source said two of them were accused of drug related offences; others were deported for immigration … read more »

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Zimbabwe Government to Resume Passport Issuance Soon, After Fire – Minister

January 5, 2011 by benim

Co-Minister of Home Affairs Theresa Makone toured the damaged facility on Wednesday and said operations at the documents production facility of the Office of the Registrar General should resume within days. Zimbabwe’s Office of the Registrar General could resume issuing … read more »

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South Africa: Over 254 000 Zimbabweans applied to legalise their stay

January 3, 2011 by benim

Almost 255 000 Zimbabweans took advantage of the government’s special dispensation to legalise their stay in South Africa, a home affairs spokesperson said on Monday. Ronnie Mamoepa said the final figure for Zimbabweans who applied to legalise their stay in … read more »

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In Israel, No Welcome Mat For African Migrants

December 30, 2010 by benim

Israeli officials have stepped up efforts to stem the flow of African asylum seekers and migrant workers into Israel. With numbers reaching into the tens of thousands, Israeli officials are pressed to find a policy to combat the ever-increasing flow … read more »

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Gay woman deported to Mexico despite claims of persecution

December 28, 2010 by benim

A gay woman who fled to Toronto was deported to Mexico early Monday, despite her claims of persecution there because of her sexual orientation. Brenda Garcia, 30, was deported around 5:30 a.m. and was allowed a brief visit with her … read more »

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South African visa deadline panics migrant Zimbabweans

December 23, 2010 by benim

THOUSANDS of desperate immigrants queued at South Africa’s home affairs ministry this week, fearing they would be among the one million Zimbabweans facing deportation in the New Year. After waiting days to press their case, the migrants end up crammed … read more »

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South Africa: Zimbabwe applicants will not be deported

December 20, 2010 by benim

Johannesburg – Zimbabweans who have submitted applications to legalise their stay in South Africa will not be deported, Home Affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said in Johannesburg on Monday. “The deadline is the last day to accept applications. Those who have … read more »

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Time Running Out for Undocumented Zimbabweans in South Africa

December 15, 2010 by benim

For the past two months, Zimbabweans living in South Africa have been lining up at government offices around the country seeking permits allowing them to work or study legally in the country. There are an estimated 1.5 million Zimbabweans living … read more »

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