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Deportation of Assam Woman Sparks Citizenship Rights Outrage

6/5/2025

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In Assam, India, 58-year-old Shona Banu was abruptly deported to Bangladesh by police, highlighting a troubling crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants. Having lived in Assam for decades, her forced removal raises serious questions about citizenship rights. In May alone, over 1,200 individuals faced similar fates, intensifying fears of ethnic tensions in the region.

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In Assam, India, 58-year-old Shona Banu was abruptly deported to Bangladesh by police, highlighting a troubling crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants. Having lived in Assam for decades, her forced removal raises serious questions about citizenship rights. In May alone, over 1,200 individuals faced similar fates, intensifying fears of ethnic tensions in the region.