All articles tagged with #expulsions
China has expelled two top military officials, including Vice-Chair of the Central Military Commission He Weidong, as part of President Xi Jinping's widening anti-corruption campaign, targeting nine senior officials for serious violations and misconduct, marking a significant shake-up in the Chinese military.
Russia summoned the French ambassador over what it deemed as "unacceptable" comments made by the French Foreign Minister regarding recent interactions between the two countries. Tensions between Russia and France have been escalating, with disagreements over various issues including the conflict in Ukraine and alleged involvement in a terrorist attack. This latest diplomatic spat adds to a series of strained exchanges between the two nations, leading to the summoning and expulsion of ambassadors from both sides.
Several Vanderbilt University students have faced expulsion, suspension, and probation following a protest over the removal of an anti-Israel initiative. The Vanderbilt Divest Coalition (VDC) led the demonstration, which resulted in alleged physical altercations with staff. The university has issued sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions, while students have the opportunity to appeal. The VDC has accused the administration of being oppressive and called for a walkout in response.
Pakistan has intensified its efforts to expel Afghan refugees, despite facing international criticism. The country has been pressuring Afghan refugees to return home, citing security concerns and economic strain. However, human rights organizations argue that the forced repatriation violates international law and puts vulnerable individuals at risk. The move comes as Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people fleeing the country due to escalating violence and instability.
At least 27 sub-Saharan African refugees and migrants have died in the desert after being expelled from Tunisia and abandoned near the Libya border, according to Libyan authorities. The refugees and migrants were forced to walk for days without water, food, or shelter in scorching temperatures. Libyan border guards and rights groups accuse Tunisia of engaging in "collective expulsions" by dumping refugees and migrants in remote desert areas. Tunisia denies these allegations and claims that it is not responsible for what happens outside its borders. Thousands of migrants have attempted to leave Tunisia for Europe this year after a crackdown was announced by President Kais Saied.
A group of senators, including Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, have introduced a bill that would allow U.S. border agents to continue expelling migrants without court hearings even after the Title 42 border expulsion policy ends on May 11. The proposal would require the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly expel migrants to Mexico "without further hearing or review" and would allow the U.S. to expel migrants to their home countries or a third country willing to receive them. The bill would prohibit U.S. officials from expelling migrants to countries where they could face torture or persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political views, or membership in a social group.