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Uganda closes border with Congo to curb Ebola spread
world2 months ago

Uganda closes border with Congo to curb Ebola spread

Uganda shut its border with Congo over the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak after Ugandan health workers were exposed to the virus, limiting border crossings to emergencies with a 21-day isolation for arrivals from Congo. Congo has 121 confirmed Ebola cases and 17 deaths (with many suspected cases and deaths), while Uganda has 7 confirmed cases and 1 death. The WHO discourages wide border closures but acknowledges high regional risk and has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

via CBS News|
#border-closure#congo#ebola
Chad shuts eastern Sudan border to curb regional spillover
africa6 months ago

Chad shuts eastern Sudan border to curb regional spillover

Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan until further notice to prevent the conflict from spreading after fighting near al‑Tina, saying exceptions may be granted for humanitarian reasons. The move comes as almost a million Sudanese have crossed into Chad since 2023, with casualties reported in border clashes; Chad denies aiding the RSF and warns it may retaliate against aggression.

via BBC|
#africa#border-closure#chad
Mozambique Faces Unrest Amid Election Dispute and Border Closure
international1 year ago

Mozambique Faces Unrest Amid Election Dispute and Border Closure

South Africa has temporarily closed the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique due to violent protests following Mozambique's disputed presidential election, which was won by the ruling Frelimo party. The unrest has led to deadly clashes, with vehicles and buildings set ablaze on the Mozambican side. South African authorities have taken measures to ensure public safety, including deploying police and army personnel to prevent the violence from spilling over. The protests have resulted in at least 18 deaths, and Mozambique's opposition leader has gone into hiding amid threats to his safety.

via BBC.com|
#border-closure#frelimo-party#international
"Finland Permanently Closes Border with Russia Over Security Concerns"
international-relations2 years ago

"Finland Permanently Closes Border with Russia Over Security Concerns"

Finland has decided to keep its border with Russia closed indefinitely due to the risk of "instrumentalized migration," following an influx of around 900 asylum seekers from countries like Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen in November 2023. The closure also extends to several maritime crossing points to prevent potential migrant arrivals by sea or over lakes. This decision mirrors Russia's strategy of sending asylum seekers to Finland's eastern border, similar to the situation at the border between Belarus and Poland in 2021. Additionally, Ukraine and Finland have signed a long-term security agreement.

via Kyiv Independent|
#asylum-seekers#border-closure#finland
Finland Indefinitely Extends Closure of Russian Border
international-relations2 years ago

Finland Indefinitely Extends Closure of Russian Border

Finland has announced the indefinite extension of its closure of land border crossings with Russia and the addition of several ports to a list where travel from Russia is prohibited, citing concerns about instrumentalized migration. The government accuses Moscow of steering migrants to the frontier to pressure Finland and the EU over their support for Ukraine. Despite the closure, a few asylum seekers have continued to arrive from Russia, prompting plans for temporary legislation to block asylum seekers. Finland's decision to join NATO and sign a bilateral defense pact with the US has strained its relations with Russia.

via Reuters|
#border-closure#finland#international-relations
Finland Extends Border Closure with Russia Amid Migrant Concerns
international-relations2 years ago

Finland Extends Border Closure with Russia Amid Migrant Concerns

Finland extends the closure of its border with Russia until April 14 due to ongoing concerns about Russia's "hybrid operation" of funneling migrants towards the frontier, posing a serious threat to Finland's national security and public order. The government believes that Russia has not stopped its behavior and anticipates that the situation will continue for some time, with hundreds, if not thousands, of migrants waiting on the Russian side to cross into Finland. Russia denies the allegations and accuses Finland of refusing to engage in dialogue on the issue. All eight Finland-Russia border crossing points for people have been closed since December 15, with only the southeastern rail checkpoint for cargo trains in Vainikkala remaining open for now.

via The Associated Press|
#border-closure#finland#international-relations
"Senate Deal: Border Shutdown Triggered by Surge in Migrant Crossings"
politics2 years ago

"Senate Deal: Border Shutdown Triggered by Surge in Migrant Crossings"

Key senators in the US have reached a deal to require the shutdown of the southern border with Mexico if illegal migrant crossings reach certain levels, as part of efforts to address the ongoing migrant surge. The deal also aims to expedite the asylum process and grant new emergency authority to the Department of Homeland Security to close the border in case of surges. The negotiations involve a bipartisan group of senators and are expected to be unveiled soon, with the goal of preventing overwhelming surges at the border.

via CNN|
#border-closure#immigration#migrant-surge
"Burundi Closes Border with Rwanda Over Alleged Rebel Support"
international-relations2 years ago

"Burundi Closes Border with Rwanda Over Alleged Rebel Support"

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda, accusing its neighbor of funding rebel attacks by the Red Tabara group. Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the charge, but Burundi's government has labeled him a "bad neighbor." The closure follows a December attack by Red Tabara near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda regrets the unilateral border closure, citing violations of regional cooperation principles. This move adds to the tenuous relations between the two countries, despite their shared language, ethnic composition, and colonial history.

via BBC.com|
#border-closure#burundi#international-relations