asylum
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A tracker poll by YouGov suggests immigration and asylum have been seen by many over the last 15 years as among the most important issues facing the country, alongside the economy and the health service.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
At the heart of the arguments that rage around immigration and asylum are two of the most potent ideas in politics: fairness and control.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Two Iranian footballers who were granted asylum in Australia have said the country has given them "hope for a future where we can live and compete in safety".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
A high-profile manhunt followed; his initial arrest had prompted protests near the Bell Hotel in Epping, where he had been living, against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
When that visa expired, we filed for political asylum.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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