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Children in overcrowded camps abandoned in the face of Covid-19
The UK’s home Secretary has not responded to requests from charities and other organisations to increase the number of migrant children brought into the UK from migrant camps in the EU in light of a potential outbreak of coronavirus
Cayman waives immigration offences during pandemic
Legislation has been proposed in the Cayman Islands to ensure no persons are prosecuted for immigration offences until the coronavirus crisis on the island has been brought under control.
Pandemic fears for refugee camps
As fears of an outbreak in Greece’s refugee camps increase, international aid organisations, human rights groups and others have called for governments to take action to prevent a medical catastrophe.
US-Mexico border closed
The US secretary of state has announced the closure of the country southern border two days after similar measures were taken on the border with Canada.
Canada closes border to asylum seekers in response to virus outbreak
Canada has taken the exceptional measure of closing its US border to asylum seekers in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Bermuda’s immigration fees to increase
Legislation to increase Bermuda’s immigration fees by 5% has been approved by the House of Assembly.
