New Zealand

US siblings granted refugee status in New Zealand as more Americans seek asylum

A US brother and sister have been granted refugee status in New Zealand amid a wave of asylum claims from Americans.

Skinny McBuntu

A US brother and sister have won refugee status in New Zealand after expressing fears of harm in Jordan. More than 20 Americans have lodged asylum claims in the country. Separately, a British asylum seeker's claim based on Windrush-related circumstances has been rejected by a New Zealand tribunal.

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RNZ

New Zealand tribunal rejects British asylum seeker's Windrush-based claim

The claimant said they were seeking refugee and protected person status in New Zealand.

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NZ Herald

US siblings become NZ refugees as more than 20 Americans claim asylum

A US brother and sister won refugee status after fears of harm in Jordan.

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