Month: November 2022

Shattered and Solidarity for Colorado Springs from African Refugees at AHRC

November 21, 2022

African Human Rights Coalition, Ambassador Liam: Many of us in refugee camps have fled anti-LGBTQI+ violence and seek safe countries around the world. We are shattered to hear about the mass murder of our American family of LGBTQI+ and send deepest condolences to all loved ones and community as we stand strongly in solidarity. #coloradosprings … More Shattered and Solidarity for Colorado Springs from African Refugees at AHRC

Federal judge blocks Trump-era Title 42 that allowed expulsion of migrants

November 15, 2022

District Court Vacates Title 42 – Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas Federal judge blocks Title 42 rule that allowed expulsion of migrants at US-Mexico border, restoring access for some asylum seekers A federal judge blocked Title 42 – a controversial rule that’s allowed US authorities to expel more than 1 million migrants who crossed the US-Mexico border. Tuesday’s … More Federal judge blocks Trump-era Title 42 that allowed expulsion of migrants

Exposing and disrupting terrorist financing on the African continent.

November 8, 2022

OPERATING CELLS IN SOUTH AFRICA The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four members of an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) cell operating in South Africa who have provided technical, financial, or material support to the terrorist group. Treasury also designated eight companies owned, controlled, or directed … More Exposing and disrupting terrorist financing on the African continent.

UNHCR Briefing Note LGBTQI+ Refugees in Kenya, Oct 2022

November 7, 2022

UNHCR Briefing Note – LGBTIQ+ Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Kenya, dated October 2022, dispels lies circulating on social media. Note AHRC Commentary at end. This briefing note provides an overview of UNHCR Kenya’s efforts to improve the overall protection environment for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) refugees in Kenya, including how we … More UNHCR Briefing Note LGBTQI+ Refugees in Kenya, Oct 2022