Asylum
Palace clarifies Remulla's Zaldy Co return timeline as personal view
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Malacañang clarified that Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's estimate of fugitive Zaldy Co returning to the Philippines in one to three weeks was his personal view. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said it does not reflect President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s or the Palace's position. The government also confirmed Co is seeking asylum in France after his release from Czech custody.
Police and authorities searched a large asylum shelter in Hamburg on Thursday. The raid targeted suspected abuse of social benefits and identity fraud involving alleged Ukrainian war refugees.
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Stricter asylum rules have taken effect across the EU at midnight. They enable faster procedures and more consistent deportations.
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.
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The Nigerian government has granted special protection to Fernando Costa, a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau's opposition, following reports of imminent threats to his life. This move underscores Nigeria's role in regional stability amid political tensions in West Africa.