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City Hosts Citizenship Clinic

March 22, 2017March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

For immigrants and refugees who eligible for United States Citizenship, there is an opportunity to get free legal assistance in Dayton Ohio.  Welcome…

Citizenship Clinic to offer free legal assistance

October 26, 2016November 11, 2016 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

If you think you might be eligible for citizenship, you can get free legal assistance at the Citizenship clinic in Dayton Ohio. Welcome…

Anene Exudes Nigerian Pride in Ohio State Spotlight

October 26, 2016February 8, 2017 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Nnaemeka Anene, Yes, you know him,  one of the twin sons of John O Anene, Jr. the director of Central States Upward Bound…

Greater Dayton Area College Night is Oct 26

October 26, 2016February 8, 2017 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Greater Dayton College Night, the annual event where  High School seniors, and heir parents can explore a variety of college options and get questions…

Latino student summit

October 5, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The University of Cincinnati is set to host the inaugural Ohio Latino Student Summit sponsored by the Office of Ethnic Programs & Services,…

City hosts inaugural Housing Symposium

October 1, 2016February 8, 2017 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The City of Dayton is hosting the inaugural Housing Symposium on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Dayton Convention Center.  The Housing Symposium…

Wright Patterson Air Force Base Job Fair is here again

October 1, 2016February 8, 2017 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Ohio Means Jobs, Montgomery County and the Wright Patterson Air Force Basee have once again joined together to host the 2016 Job fair…

Bills to amend protection for refugees and asylum seekers now in US Congress

September 29, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Proposed legislative bills to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing…

USCIS Extends Visa Waiver Process to Promote Family Unity

September 28, 2016March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Effective Aug. 29, 2016, certain individuals who are family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and who are statutorily eligible…

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Canada Faces Scrutiny Over Returning Refugees Fleeing the U.S.

March 2026 | African Metro News

Canada is facing renewed human rights scrutiny after the Canadian Council for Refugees warned that people seeking safety are being turned back to the United States, exposing them to unsafe conditions, family separation, and the risk of further removal.

In a detailed submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of Canada’s March 2026 review, the Canadian Council for Refugees argues that current policies are failing refugees and other vulnerable migrants. At the center of the criticism is the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, which the group says is putting lives at risk by forcing asylum seekers back across the border instead of allowing them to pursue protection claims in Canada.

The report also raises concerns about proposed legal changes that could deny refugee hearings, an overbroad cessation regime that strips some refugees of their status, and an immigration detention system that can leave non-citizens held for indefinite periods.

The organization’s top demand is that Canada immediately withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement. It is also calling for the withdrawal of Bill C-12 and for the restoration of status to people who have already lost it.

Why it matters Advocates say returning refugees to the U.S. may expose already vulnerable people to detention, deportation, and broken protection pathways at a moment of rising uncertainty across North America’s asylum system.

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