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As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees seeking to reunite with family say Canadian authorities have handed them over to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where they are detained for months after their claims are denied at the border. Lawyers report a rise in such cases since President Trump's second term, criticizing Canada’s role in handing people over to a country they argue is not a safe third country.
After three years detained in Beijing, Australian journalist Cheng Lei is rebuilding her life. She has written a memoir and a play, tried stand-up comedy, and is returning to journalism. She hopes her story can inspire those fighting for justice globally.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned Kuwait's detention of several Iranian citizens as 'illegal' and in violation of international law. Tehran is demanding detailed information on the detainees and says it will pursue the matter through diplomatic channels.
An Israeli court on May 6 extended the detention of two humanitarian activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, seized in international waters off Greece. Despite no charges being filed, they face allegations of ties to a terrorist organization. Lawyers and human rights groups condemn the detention as illegal and abusive, citing secret evidence and harsh conditions.
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel has petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of 14 Palestinian doctors held without charge for over a year. The group warns the detentions cripple efforts to rebuild Gaza's devastated healthcare system. One detainee, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, has reportedly lost 40 kg and suffered severe injuries in custody.
