asylum

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Between 2011 and 2021, nearly 31,000 Syrians were granted asylum in Britain after the civil war there sparked a refugee crisis, according to government statistics.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

But the French authorities are reported by The Guardian to be concerned that UK demands could put the lives of asylum seekers at greater risk.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This is significant because asylum cases are deeply complex, requiring a mountain of factual evidence to prove an immigrant faces legitimate threats of persecution in their home country.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

It doesn’t distinguish between immigrants in the U.S. illegally and those with legal status, including those seeking asylum or in temporary protected status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

If he has to go to an asylum, would it be better for him to stay in the south, where it is sunnier, warmer?

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman