Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag The U.S. pushed at the UN for asylum system reforms, calling for temporary asylum and mandatory returns, sparking global debate over migration policy.

flag At the 2025 UN General Assembly, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau led a push by the Trump administration for global reforms to the asylum system, arguing the post-World War II framework is outdated and abused. flag He called for asylum to be treated as temporary, with mandatory return to home countries, and stressed national sovereignty over international oversight. flag The U.S. urged nations including Kosovo, Bangladesh, Liberia, and Panama to join the effort, while human rights advocates warned the proposals could undermine the principle of non-refoulement and endanger vulnerable migrants. flag The administration has restricted asylum access and refugee resettlement, citing border pressures and misuse, though legal challenges continue. flag The debate highlights growing global tension over migration policy, with calls for stronger international cooperation and reform.

39 Articles