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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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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Exchange Amid Discrepancies in War Casualties

In a recent exchange between Russia and Ukraine, both nations swapped prisoners of war (POWs) as part of ongoing negotiations. However, Moscow has raised concerns over the imbalance in the repatriation of war casualties, stating that while Ukraine received the remains of 1,200 fallen soldiers, Russia did not receive any of its own.

The exchange, which took place on Saturday, follows agreements reached during peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month. Ukrainian officials confirmed the return of their deceased soldiers, but Russian state media reported that Moscow had yet to receive the bodies of its fallen troops, echoing similar claims made earlier in the week.

Footage released by the Russian defense ministry showed Russian POWs celebrating their return, waving flags and boarding buses in Belarus, where they are receiving medical treatment before heading back to Russia. Despite the successful exchange of living captives, the discrepancy in the return of war dead remains a contentious issue between the two nations.

This latest development underscores the ongoing complexities of the conflict, as both sides continue to negotiate terms for future exchanges and humanitarian agreements.

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