Tag: "asylum"

Video: Canadian Embassy besieged by Mexicans

Video: Canadian Embassy besieged by Mexicans

| July 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City’s posh Polanco neighbourhood has been descended upon by thousands of Mexicans since the Canadian government announced on Monday that Mexican nationals now need a visa to travel to Canada.

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Nearly 10,000 migrant kidnappings in Mexico in 6 months

Nearly 10,000 migrant kidnappings in Mexico in 6 months

| June 17, 2009 | Comments (0)

During that period, 9,758 migrants were deprived of their liberty. More than 60 percent of kidnappings involved groups of migrants travelling together. The majority of those kidnapped were from Honduras (67 %). ¡8% oer the victims were from El Salvador and 13% from Guatemala.

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45 journalists killed in Mexico since 2000; rights body appeals for end to impunity

45 journalists killed in Mexico since 2000; rights body appeals for end to impunity

| November 24, 2008 | Comments (1)

Mexico’s National Commission of Human Rights appealed to authorities over the weekend to investigate thoroughly the recent killings of a number of journalists here, and to put an end to the impunity for those who murder members of the profession.

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Media non-profit appeals for asylum for journalists escaping Mexico

Media non-profit appeals for asylum for journalists escaping Mexico

| November 20, 2008 | Comments (2)

Reporters Without Borders issued an appeal to the international community today to provide asylum for journalists fleeing Mexican cities such a Ciudad Juarez.

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