Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Bok Women's backline crisis deepens ahead of WXV tour finale against Spain

The dual injury blow arrives on the heels of a hard-fought 41–29 victory over Italy in Pordenone – a match that revived South Africa’s campaign after an opening-round loss to Wales.

Bok Women's backline crisis deepens ahead of WXV tour finale against Spain

Spain is contemplating the introduction of stricter rules for asylum seekers in Ceuta, a North African territory, following a mass influx of migrants in July, Reuters reported. The draft decree reveals plans to expedite asylum applications and deportations for the thousands of migrants who remain in Ceuta. This move, however, is causing uproar among legal experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The draft, which has not yet been confirmed, would require asylum seekers appealing a rejected application to do so from outside the country, provided the EU considers it safe. This rule would be applied retroactively to those arriving since the July 30 and 31 mass crossing. Additionally, the government could bypass a review by a commission with representatives from the UN refugee agency.

Migrants would have their applications withdrawn if they become unreachable for five days or if they are deemed violent or threatening. Interior Minister Angel Victor Torres hinted at the possibility of a legislative amendment to shorten processing times, but acknowledged the challenge due to international law concerns. The draft has been met with strong criticism from Spanish lawyers and NGOs, including the Commission for Assistance to Refugees (CEAR) and Oxfam, who argue it poses a significant threat to Spain's commitment to human rights conventions.

Written by urgent.news from Jerusalem Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at iol.co.za →

More in World

More from Tuesday 29 September →