Refworld | Bangladesh: 1. Please provide information on an individual's right to enter and reside in South Africa as a permanent resident pursuant to s26B of the Immigration Act of South Africa. Are there any limitations on this right of residence? 2. Is there any information suggesting that persons of Bangladeshi background (or South Asian) are targeted by individuals in the South African community? If so please advise on the effectiveness of police protection. 3. Is there a branch of the Awami League in South Africa. If so is there any information on office holders?

Title	Bangladesh: 1. Please provide information on an individual's right to enter and reside in South Africa as a permanent resident pursuant to s26B of the Immigration Act of South Africa. Are there any limitations on this right of residence? 2. Is there any information suggesting that persons of Bangladeshi background (or South Asian) are targeted by individuals in the South African community? If so please advise on the effectiveness of police protection. 3. Is there a branch of the Awami League in South Africa. If so is there any information on office holders?
Publisher	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal
Publication Date	22 May 2008
Country	Bangladesh \| South Africa
Topics	Asylum-seekers \| Persecution based on nationality \| Police \| Political parties
Citation / Document Symbol	BGD33385
Cite as	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal, Bangladesh: 1. Please provide information on an individual's right to enter and reside in South Africa as a permanent resident pursuant to s26B of the Immigration Act of South Africa. Are there any limitations on this right of residence? 2. Is there any information suggesting that persons of Bangladeshi background (or South Asian) are targeted by individuals in the South African community? If so please advise on the effectiveness of police protection. 3. Is there a branch of the Awami League in South Africa. If so is there any information on office holders?, 22 May 2008, BGD33385, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4b6fe12f0.html [accessed 8 June 2023]
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