Trump dramatically lowers cap for refugee admissionSeptember 27, 2019 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Trump administration will admit no more than 18,000 refugees over the next fiscal year – the lowest number since the US began its refugee program in 1980, The Guardian reports. More than 350,000 people are expected to seek asylum over the next year, the state department said in a press release, but it added that “the current burdens on the US immigration system must be alleviated before it is again possible to resettle large number of refugees [sic]”. Last year, the Trump administration set the cap at 30,000 – which at the time was historically low, and a significant reduction from the 110,000 asylum seekers allowed during Barack Obama’s final year in office. Through an executive order, Donald Trump will also “ensure that newly-arrived refugees are placed in communities where state and local governments are best-positioned to receive them”, according to the State Department. The policy of admitting is in line with the Trump administration’s goals of all but ending the United State’s refugee program and its status as a leader in accepting people fleeing persecution around the world. “This is a very sad day for America,” said David Miliband, the CEO of the International Rescue Committee, in a statement. “Refugee Resettlement is an essential lifeline that the US provides for the most vulnerable refugees at a time of unprecedented global crisis.” This fiscal year, the US admitted about 29,800 refugees, nearing the annual ceiling. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |