Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022.

Syria’s al-Assad and his family are in Moscow: Russian news agencies

Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and have been granted asylum by the Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing a Kremlin source.

Former Opposition Candidate Gonzalez Gets Asylum in Spain

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia has left the country, having received asylum in Spain, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said.

Mexico grants asylum to family of former Peruvian president Castillo

The Mexican government granted asylum to the family of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo because they requested it from inside the Mexican Embassy in Lima, Peru, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced Tuesday.

Fugitive Turkish ex-soldier detained after asylum in Greece suspended

A Greek court on Jan. 8 suspended the asylum status granted to a former Turkish soldier, who is accused by the Turkish government of plotting the July 15, 2016 coup attempt along with seven others, and detained him, saying it will make a final decision on the fugitive on Feb. 15.

Greek gov't appeals committee ruling to grant asylum to Turkish soldier

Greek government announced on Saturday that it filed an appeal against a ruling issued by an independent administrative committee to grant asylum to one of the eight Turkish servicemen who had fled to Greece after the failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.

Ousted Catalan leader Puigdemont released under conditions in Belgium

The Belgian examining magistrate has released under conditions ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four ex-members of his cabinet, who reported to Belgian police Sunday morning, local media reported late Sunday.

Belgian lawyer Bekaert says takes on former Catalan leader as client

Belgian lawyer Paul Bekaert said on Monday sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was in Belgium and that he had taken on the former regional president as a client. He would not confirm whether he was working with Puigdemont on an asylum claim.

Le président catalan destitué va demander l'asile en Belgique selon des médias espagnols, la N-VA dément l'avoir invité

Le président catalan destitué Carles Puigdemont et cinq ex-conseillers de son gouvernement vont demander l'asile politique en Belgique, selon une information de la chaîne espagnole La Sexta que confirme le quotidien El Periodico.

La Turquie dénonce l'asile accordé en Allemagne à des militaires turcs complices du coup d'état manqué de 2016

La Turquie a dénoncé jeudi la décision des autorités allemandes d'accorder l'asile à plusieurs militaires turcs et à leurs familles, accusant Berlin d'abriter des complices du putsch avorté du 15 juillet 2016.

Turkey protests against Norway giving officers asylum

The Norwegian ambassador to Ankara has been summoned to Turkey’s foreign ministry after Norway granted political asylum to five former Turkish military officers allegedly involved in a July coup attempt, a ministry spokesperson said.

About 40 Turkish NATO soldiers requested asylum in Germany: media

About 40 mostly high-ranking Turkish soldiers who worked at NATO facilities in Germany but were suspended after the failed coup in Turkey in July have requested asylum in Germany, news magazine Der Spiegel and broadcaster ARD reported Saturday.

Bundesregierung will bald wieder Asylbewerber nach Griechenland abschieben

Wie das Bundesinnenministerium am Donnerstag in Berlin bestätigte, geht die Regierung davon aus, dass die Überstellung von Asylsuchenden nach Griechenland nach dem 15. März wieder möglich sein werde.

Some Turkish military at NATO have requested asylum, NATO chief says

Some members of the Turkish military who were posted to NATO have requested asylum, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday, who will raise the issue of human rights during a visit to Istanbul from Sunday.

Arrested in Turkey admirals, who were in hiding after the rebellion

Turkish police arrested at Istanbul’s Tuzla district two admirals suspected of involvement in a failed coup attempt on July 15-16. They were arrested at the apartment where they were hiding, intending to flee to Greece and asked for political asylum

Turkish military helicopter lands in Greece, 8 request asylum

A Turkish military helicopter landed in Greece Saturday (Jul 16) carrying eight men seeking asylum after a coup bid, Greek police said.

EU proposes new plan to tackle immigration challeng

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a new immigration plan which aims to tackle the challenges of migrants seeking illegal entry into Europe.

New European Agenda on Migration divides EU. --"Our immediate neighborhood is ablaze..." (Dimitris Avramopoulos)

Members of European Parliament (MEPs) debated on Wednesday the new European Agenda on Migration proposed by the European Commission (EC).

Migrants need safe alternative to move to Europe (UN)

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has discussed with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi the situation with Mediterranean migrants, the UN press service said on Tuesday.
Ban Ki-moon called on all European countries to provide alternative channels for people to obtain a refugee status.

Israel hands out deportation notices to asylum seekers (video Al Jazeera)

Some African asylum seekers being held in detention in Israel have said they are being threatened with deportation to unsafe countries.