Archive · 19 Sep 2025
MPs Demand Action to Protect Detained African Refugees
Delhi police have arrested around 30 African refugees, claiming they overstayed their visas.
Opposition MPs are asking the Prime Minister to intervene and protect the refugees' rights.
The refugees, who have UNHCR cards, have been sent to a detention center.
Police say the arrests are routine.
However, human rights groups believe the refugees are being targeted.
One refugee was arrested with his wife and daughter; his wife alleges she was pressured to return to Sudan.
The MPs want the government to stop the arrests and recognize the UNHCR cards.
Delhi Police arrested nearly 30 African refugees.
Opposition MPs have urged PM Modi to intervene.
Refugees are held in Lampur detention center.
Police state the arrests are due to visa violations.
Human rights activists allege targeting and discrimination.
- Who
- Delhi Police, African Refugees, Opposition MPs
- What
- Arrests of African refugees and calls for government intervention
- When
- Past week, as of article publication
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Refugees allegedly overstayed visas; human rights concerns
Human Rights Advocates & Opposition MPs
Delhi Police
Targeting of Refugees
Human Rights Advocates & Opposition MPs
Police are specifically targeting African refugees, with concerns of discrimination.
Delhi Police
Arrests are due to overstaying visas, part of a routine exercise.
Recognition of UNHCR cards
Human Rights Advocates & Opposition MPs
India should recognize UNHCR cards.
Delhi Police
UNHCR cards are not accepted by authorities.
- Arrests
- Approximately 30 African refugees
- Location
- Delhi, India; Lampur detention center
- Reason for Arrest
- Alleged visa overstay
- UNHCR Cards
- Not accepted by authorities
- Opposition
- MPs call for PM intervention and end to arrests
