US rule would limit methane leaks from public lands drilling The Interior Department has proposed rules to limit methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Colombia to launch military operation against armed groups on border Colombia will launch a military offensive against illegal armed groups operating in border areas, and it is seeking collaboration from neighbors, Interior Minister Alfonso Prada said on Monday. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules Germany's government on Monday defended a plan to make it easier for people to apply for citizenship, countering complaints from within the ruling coalition and the opposition that it might encourage illegal immigration. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
EU Ministers Endorse New Migrant Plan after France-Italy Spat European interior ministers welcomed Friday an EU plan to better coordinate the handling of migrant arrivals, after a furious row over a refugee rescue boat erupted between Italy and France. France has accused Italy of failing to respect the law of the sea by turning away the NGO vessel earlier… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022
EU weighs plans to ease France, Italy migrant tensions European Union interior ministers have weighed proposals to ease tensions between France and Italy over migrants arriving on their shores without authorization The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Serbian police find 600 migrants after shootout near Hungarian border Serbian police uncovered 600 illegal migrants near the border with Hungary on Friday following a shootout in a town in which one person was shot, the Interior Ministry said. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
EU sets out Mediterranean migrant plan ahead of emergency meeting The European Commission set out a 20-point action plan on Monday designed to address surging migration in the central Mediterranean ahead of an emergency meeting of interior ministers. Reuters · Nov 21, 2022
Inside Russian 'torture dungeon' in liberated Kherson where Ukrainians were held Ukrainian interior minister Denys Monastyrsky said the investigation into Russian crimes in Kherson had only just begun "so many more dungeons and burial places will be uncovered" Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
France to deport 44 migrants rescued in Ocean Viking operation France has rejected asylum applications from 44 of the 234 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean by the emergency vessel Ocean Viking. They will be returned to their country of origin, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Tuesday. The fate of others is still to be decided. Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022
Haiti prime minister ousts top officials amid US sanctions Prime Minister Ariel Henry has dismissed Haiti’s justice minister, interior minister and its government commissioner in a fresh round of political upheaval The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
What we know about who is behind the Istanbul explosion Initial findings indicate that Kurdish fighters were responsible for the deadly attack, the interior minister says. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022
Suspect arrested in deadly Istanbul bombing, minister says Turkey's interior minister says police have arrested a suspect who is believed to have planted the bomb that exploded on a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Person who left bomb causing Istanbul explosion arrested - Anadolu citing minister The person who left the bomb that caused Istanbul's explosion was arrested by the police, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Monday according to state-run Anadolu agency's English-language Twitter account. Reuters · Nov 14, 2022
France Accepts Migrant Ship as Row with Italy Blazes A rescue ship carrying 230 migrants docked at the French port of Toulon on Friday amid a blazing row between France and Italy over which country is responsible for them. The Ocean Viking, operated by a French NGO, had picked up the migrants at sea near the Libyan coast before… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 US outlines effects of withdrawing land from oil drilling The U.S. Interior Department's plan to withdraw hundreds of square miles in New Mexico from oil and gas production for the next 20 years is expected to result in only a few dozen wells not being drilled on federal land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 Former Interior Secretary Zinke wins Montana US House seat Republican Ryan Zinke has prevailed over his Democratic challenger in the race for a newly-drawn Montana U.S. House district
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 France to take in passengers from migrant rescue ship France’s interior minister says his country will take in passengers from a migrant rescue ship who have been stranded in the Mediterranean Sea for more than two weeks
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022 Lebanon: Caretaker Minister Says 8 Terror Cells Seized in 2022 Lebanon’s caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Tuesday that the security forces have managed to arrest eight terror cells in 2022, assuring that the country’s security is under control. “The Intelligence Directorate was capable of arresting eight terror cells in 2022. We adhere to the secrecy of our investigations…
Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022 Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths Spain’s interior minister is coming under increased pressure to be more transparent about how Spanish security forces responded to a June storming of its border with Morocco that led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants in the North African enclave of Melilla
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022 Türkiye Announces ‘Voluntary’ Return of Over 500,000 Syrian Refugees Türkiye’s deputy Interior Minister Ismail Catakli refuted on Monday reports about the compulsory deportation of Syrian refugees after being forced to sign voluntary return forms. He affirmed that his country seeks to provide a safe environment for their return in the areas it is clearing in northern Syria. Catakli announced…
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 Turkey arrests two suspects in killing of Bulgarian border officer Turkish security forces have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Bulgarian police officer at the border with Turkey, regional Turkish authorities said on Tuesday.
Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022 Thai foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday.
Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022 Tensions rise over drought-stricken Colorado River water use WASHINGTON — As the Interior Department continues to delay implementing a program to reduce water consumption from the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin, tensions are thickening between the seven states with stakes in the watershed.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022 Italy Stops 35 Migrants from Getting off Rescue Ship in Port Italian authorities prevented 35 migrants they did not deem vulnerable from getting off a boat in Sicily on Sunday as Italy's far-right-led government takes a hard line against privately operated maritime rescue ships in Italian waters. The impact of a directive ushered in by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi became clearer…