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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
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G7 Leaders Stand Firm on Israel’s Right to Defend Itself Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

 

At the ongoing G7 summit in Canada, world leaders have issued a strong statement affirming Israel’s right to self-defense while condemning Iran as a principal source of regional instability and terror. The declaration comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, with missile strikes exchanged for several consecutive days.

The G7 nations—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—emphasized that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon and urged a broader de-escalation of hostilities, including a ceasefire in Gaza. The leaders also expressed concerns about the potential impact on global energy markets and pledged to coordinate efforts to safeguard stability.

U.S. President Donald Trump left the summit early, reportedly to focus on negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron hinted that Trump had made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, though Trump later dismissed the claim.

As the conflict continues to unfold, the G7’s unified stance signals a commitment to regional security and diplomatic resolution, though the path forward remains uncertain.

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