More recently, reports have focused on pregnant women who request asylum before giving birth.

The chiefs made many attempts to reach the King to request asylum.

Once in the Netherlands she requested political asylum, and obtained a residence permit.

In 1992, the federal refugee office registered some 7,000 Africans requesting asylum.

Shortly after his arrest, he requested political asylum in Italy.

I request political asylum for myself and my friends," she shrugged.

Roughly 10 to 15 percent will request political asylum.

She took him through the form for refugees requesting asylum.

They made their way to the Greek border and requested political asylum, but received rough treatment at the hands of riot police.

It is used to turn away not only people with false documents, but also those who request asylum when they arrive.