Asylum

Throughout 2024, Congolese awaiting asylum decisions were sent back from Mayotte to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the armed conflict in the east. Some eventually gained asylum due to the severe humanitarian crisis. A notable case is that of Olivier S., expelled with his family on June 25, 2024, now living in fear in Goma.

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The Colombian government has stated it would consider granting asylum to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro if he requests it. Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio clarified that no formal petition has been submitted so far. She highlighted Colombia's adherence to international asylum and refugee instruments.