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US BORDER AGENTS ARREST TWO YEMENIS ON A TERROR WATCHLIST AS THEY CROSSED MEXICO BORDER ILLEGALLY
Highlights
• In a press release, CBP said the men, arrested in the month of January and March near a port of entry in California, were on a US government watchlist for terrorism suspects and a no-fly list
• The CBP further said one of the men, ageing 33, was taken in...
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION REOPENS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
Highlights
• CBP is likely to only conduct pilot programs to collect biometrics at exit, at a limited number of air and sea ports under the existing regulations
• According to the CBP, it has employed strong technical security safeguards and has limited the amount of...
US TO BLOCK PALM OIL IMPORTS FROM MALAYSIAN COMPANY FGV
Highlights
• FGV, based out of Malaysia is one of the largest crude palm oil producers in the world and has been facing allegations from rights groups over labour and human rights abuses since very long period of time
• This ban was the result of a year-long investig...