asylum seeker
Coverage of asylum seeker in the Nexus archive.
- Asylum seeker in UK as part of ‘one in, one out’ scheme says it is unfair on those deported
An asylum seeker in the UK under the 'one in, one out' scheme criticized the policy for being unfair to those deported, as the program exchanges one asylum seeker returned to France for another allowed legal entry to Britain.
- Dallas County blocks release of autopsy report of Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan asylum seeker, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside his home. Dallas County has blocked the release of his autopsy report.
- Asylum seeker who tried to rape a woman in an alley claimed he could not have done so as he had a 'micropenis'
An asylum seeker attempted to rape a woman in an alley. He claimed he could not have committed the act due to having a 'micropenis'.
- Police 'toned down' statement of mother whose hotel worker daughter was murdered by an asylum seeker in case it led to race riots
Police modified the statement of a mother whose daughter, a hotel worker, was murdered by an asylum seeker to avoid inciting race riots. The adjustment aimed to prevent potential racial tensions from escalating.
- Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
Thousands of demonstrators in Belfast condemned anti-immigrant rioters who set fire to homes and cars following a stabbing attributed to an asylum seeker.
- A woman’s hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicide
A woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody. The death was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.
- Thousands rally in Northern Ireland to condemn anti-immigration rioting
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioters who set fire to homes and cars following a stabbing blamed on an asylum seeker.
- Asylum seeker who raped vulnerable teenager in park before asking 'did you enjoy that?' sentenced to 14 years
An asylum seeker raped a vulnerable teenager in a park and later asked 'did you enjoy that?' before being sentenced to 14 years. The crime occurred in a public park and involved a vulnerable victim.
- Pictured: Victim seriously injured in 'asylum seeker knife attack' in Belfast as Sudanese man charged with attempted murder
A victim was seriously injured in a knife attack in Belfast, which authorities described as an 'asylum seeker knife attack.' A Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the incident.
- Asylum seeker gets reprieve to stay in the UK after confusion over where he came from - as judge who told him to go to Syria or Turkey is overruled
An asylum seeker in the UK has been allowed to stay after a judge's previous order to return him to Syria or Turkey was overruled due to confusion about his origin. The decision highlights a legal reversal in his case.
- Pregnant asylum seeker who was detained at Dulles will return to Ghana
Pregnant Ghanaian asylum seeker Anabella Gyasi and her son were detained at Dulles International Airport for 10 days before a U.S. federal judge ordered their return to Ghana. Gyasi sought asylum after arriving in the U.S. on a tourist visa to secure medical care for her son, who has disabilities, but her asylum request triggered detention under policies linked to an executive order targeting birthright citizenship.
- Asylum seeker accused of sex attacks told police he walked woman home as 'act of kindness'
An asylum seeker accused of multiple sex attacks claimed to police that walking a woman home was an act of kindness. The case is being heard at Stirling Sheriff Court.
- Asylum seeker returned to France under Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out scheme' is BACK in UK and says he may be 'forced into crime to survive'
An asylum seeker returned to France under Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' policy has re-entered the UK and warns he may turn to crime to survive. The case highlights concerns about the policy's humanitarian and security implications.
- ‘I don’t have a life’: man sent to France in ‘one in, one out’ refugee scheme tells of return to UK
An asylum seeker sent back to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' refugee scheme has returned covertly to the UK and is now in hiding, describing his situation as 'desperate.' He claims 18 others from the scheme are also living in Britain secretly.
- Algerian asylum seeker who stole suitcases from passengers outside Heathrow Airport during £8,000 crime spree is jailed
An Algerian asylum seeker was jailed for stealing suitcases from airport passengers outside Heathrow Airport during a crime spree totaling £8,000 in theft. The offender targeted travelers at the airport, making off with luggage and valuables.
- Asylum seeker sent back to France in ‘one in, one out’ scheme to be returned to Syria
A 26-year-old Kurdish Syrian man, who fled forced conscription by the YPG militia, was sent back to France under the UK-France 'one in, one out' asylum scheme and may now be returned to Syria. The scheme, agreed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in July 2025, aims to reduce Channel crossings by exchanging returned asylum seekers for legal entries.
- Rejected asylum seeker who pushed 16-year-old girl to her death under a train 'while she spoke to her grandfather' is sentenced to psychiatric care in Germany
A rejected asylum seeker in Germany was sentenced to psychiatric care after pushing a 16-year-old girl to her death under a train while she was speaking to her grandfather. The incident occurred during a violent act of aggression, highlighting the tragic consequences of the perpetrator's actions.
- Asylum seeker accused of gang raping 'vulnerable woman' with two others on Brighton beach 'absconded' from his hotel the day after, court hears
An asylum seeker accused of gang raping a vulnerable woman on Brighton beach with two others absconded from his hotel the day after the alleged incident. The court heard details about the alleged crime and the suspect's disappearance.
- Asylum seeker denies sexually assaulting girl, 16, while on coach trip to London
An asylum seeker has denied allegations of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl during a coach trip to London. The incident occurred while the individual was traveling to the city, and the accused is currently facing legal scrutiny.
- Asylum seeker accused of gang raping woman on Brighton beach tells court he was threatened by police officers 'who turned up to his cell in the middle of the night'
An asylum seeker accused of gang raping a woman on Brighton beach claims he was threatened by police officers who visited his cell at night. The defendant alleges police intimidation during his detention, while the prosecution proceeds with the sexual assault charges.
- Asylum seeker 'told friend "you are an animal" after watching him spit in woman's face after raping her on Brighton beach', court hears
An asylum seeker allegedly told a friend he is an animal after the friend spat on a woman who had been raped on Brighton beach, according to court proceedings. The incident highlights allegations of violence and abuse of power in a legal case involving asylum and criminal behavior.