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Meanwhile, celebrities urge UK not to weaken torture protections. ### About Asylum Seekers This topic concerns individuals seeking international protection due to persecution in their home countries and the policies and public reactions surrounding their arrival and integration into new societies. ### Insights - asylum seekers engagements hit 17.5M which is XXX% higher than it's daily average. ### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asylum-seekers/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX Daily Average: XXXXXXXXX X Week: XXXXXXXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +32% X Months: XXXXXXXXXXX +58% X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX% 1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-03 1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07 Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXX ### Mentions: XXX (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asylum-seekers/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: XXX Daily Average: XXXXX X Week: XXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXXX +5.80% X Months: XXXXXX +208% X Year: XXXXXXX -XXXX% 1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-09-01 1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07 Mentions by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXX ### Creators: XXX (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asylum-seekers/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Asylum Seekers in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXX X Week: XXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXX +10% X Months: XXXXXX +129% X Year: XXXXXX -XX% 1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-09-01 1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07 The most influential creators that mention Asylum Seekers in the last XX hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@officialmariozelaya](/creator/tiktok/officialmariozelaya) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@channel4news](/creator/youtube/channel4news) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@lbcofficial](/creator/youtube/lbcofficial) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@LBC](/creator/twitter/LBC) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@skynews](/creator/youtube/skynews) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@GBNEWS](/creator/twitter/GBNEWS) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@SkyNews](/creator/twitter/SkyNews) | X | XXXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@RadioGenoa](/creator/twitter/RadioGenoa) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@nypost](/creator/twitter/nypost) | X | XXXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX | | [@DailyMail](/creator/twitter/DailyMail) | XX | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXX | [View More](/list/creators/asylum-seekers/100) ### Sentiment: X%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asylum-seekers/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: X% Daily Average: XX% X Week: XX% -XX% X Month: XX% -X% X Months: XX% +3% X Year: XX% +4% 1-Year High: XX% on 2025-01-03 1-Year Low: X% on 2025-12-09 Most Supportive Themes: - Humanitarian Concerns: (10%) Advocates highlight the human cost of asylum policies, emphasizing the need for compassion and fair treatment of asylum seekers, particularly concerning trauma and the 'human side' of their experiences. - Skilled Asylum Seekers Integration: (5%) There's a call to fast-track skilled asylum seekers, such as engineers and nurses, into society, arguing that Britain is missing a trick by not utilizing their talents. Most Critical Themes: - Concerns over Public Services and Security: (40%) A significant number of posts express concerns about the strain on public services, housing, and security due to the influx of asylum seekers, with specific mentions of crime and the impact on local communities. - Policy Changes and Enforcement: (30%) There is widespread discussion and criticism regarding new government policies aimed at tightening rules for asylum seekers, including potential seizure of assets, longer waiting periods for settlement, and stricter eligibility for support. - Economic Impact and Costs: (15%) Several posts focus on the financial burden of supporting asylum seekers, questioning the costs associated with accommodation, healthcare, and benefits, and suggesting that taxpayers are footing a significant bill. ### Top Asylum Seekers News Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours *Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley among celebrities urging UK not to weaken torture protections Human rights The Guardian" [News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec/09/celebrities-keir-starmer-echr-stephen-fry-joanna-lumley-michael-palin-adrian-lester) [@georgejoseph94](/creator/x/georgejoseph94) 2025-12-10T10:39Z 228.6M followers, 100.3K engagements "Two teen Afghan asylum seekers sentenced for raping 15-year-old girl in UK (Video) New York Post" [News Link](https://nypost.com/video/two-teen-afghan-asylum-seekers-sentenced-for-raping-15-year-old-girl-in-uk/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2025-12-10T01:25Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements "Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape - BBC News" [News Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74x9ln0y4qo) [@BBCNews](/creator/x/BBCNews) 2025-12-09T10:27Z 228.6M followers, 21.6K engagements "Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape" [News Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74x9ln0y4qo) [@BBCNews](/creator/x/BBCNews) 2025-12-08T21:26Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements ### Top Asylum Seekers Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Acrobatically evasive wording by @TimHortons here. "Hired locally" can mean spouses + adult kids of TFWs who are already here international students + spouses postgrad work permit holders + spouses asylum seekers refugees asylum rejects who courts have permitted to stay" [X Link](https://x.com/sarkonakj/status/1998897379437851050) [@sarkonakj](/creator/x/sarkonakj) 2025-12-10T23:27Z 8418 followers, 17K engagements "'UTTER migrant MAYHEM' Patrick Christys SEETHING as UK asylum system failures LAID BARE New report" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZwWJ7naG5I) [@gbnewsonline](/creator/youtube/gbnewsonline) 2025-12-10T23:15Z 2M followers, 50.6K engagements "@GunterFehlinger @elonmusk Treason and public hanging for those who worked to undermine the sovereignty of European nations by the leftist EU and their allies forcing endless "asylum seekers" upon them and their people which no one voted for Yes. Be careful what you wish for Marxist bureaucrats" [X Link](https://x.com/AedmarSkyjarn/status/1998831407922295285) [@AedmarSkyjarn](/creator/x/AedmarSkyjarn) 2025-12-10T19:05Z 61.8K followers, 14.7K engagements "@narindertweets Horrendous. We must stop this some way or another and return to an organised system for genuine asylum seekers. Moreover these continual reports are a Reform recruiting call and threaten this countrys stability politically" [X Link](https://x.com/TedUrchin/status/1998814513270022260) [@TedUrchin](/creator/x/TedUrchin) 2025-12-10T17:58Z 25K followers, 3365 engagements
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Asylum Seekers
Two teen Afghan asylum seekers sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl, with defense citing cultural differences. Meanwhile, celebrities urge UK not to weaken torture protections.
About Asylum Seekers
This topic concerns individuals seeking international protection due to persecution in their home countries and the policies and public reactions surrounding their arrival and integration into new societies.
Insights
- asylum seekers engagements hit 17.5M which is XXX% higher than it's daily average.
Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +32%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXX +58%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-03
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07
Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXX
Mentions: XXX (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXX +5.80%
X Months: XXXXXX +208%
X Year: XXXXXXX -XXXX%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-09-01
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07
Mentions by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXX
Creators: XXX (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Asylum Seekers in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXX +10%
X Months: XXXXXX +129%
X Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-09-01
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-12-07
The most influential creators that mention Asylum Seekers in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @officialmariozelaya | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @channel4news | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @lbcofficial | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @LBC | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @skynews | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @GBNEWS | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @SkyNews | X | XXXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @RadioGenoa | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @nypost | X | XXXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXX |
| @DailyMail | XX | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXX |
Sentiment: X%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: X%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% -XX%
X Month: XX% -X%
X Months: XX% +3%
X Year: XX% +4%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-01-03
1-Year Low: X% on 2025-12-09
Most Supportive Themes:
- Humanitarian Concerns: (10%) Advocates highlight the human cost of asylum policies, emphasizing the need for compassion and fair treatment of asylum seekers, particularly concerning trauma and the 'human side' of their experiences.
- Skilled Asylum Seekers Integration: (5%) There's a call to fast-track skilled asylum seekers, such as engineers and nurses, into society, arguing that Britain is missing a trick by not utilizing their talents.
Most Critical Themes:
- Concerns over Public Services and Security: (40%) A significant number of posts express concerns about the strain on public services, housing, and security due to the influx of asylum seekers, with specific mentions of crime and the impact on local communities.
- Policy Changes and Enforcement: (30%) There is widespread discussion and criticism regarding new government policies aimed at tightening rules for asylum seekers, including potential seizure of assets, longer waiting periods for settlement, and stricter eligibility for support.
- Economic Impact and Costs: (15%) Several posts focus on the financial burden of supporting asylum seekers, questioning the costs associated with accommodation, healthcare, and benefits, and suggesting that taxpayers are footing a significant bill.
Top Asylum Seekers News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley among celebrities urging UK not to weaken torture protections Human rights The Guardian"
News Link @georgejoseph94 2025-12-10T10:39Z 228.6M followers, 100.3K engagements
"Two teen Afghan asylum seekers sentenced for raping 15-year-old girl in UK (Video) New York Post"
News Link @nypost 2025-12-10T01:25Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements
"Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape - BBC News"
News Link @BBCNews 2025-12-09T10:27Z 228.6M followers, 21.6K engagements
"Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape"
News Link @BBCNews 2025-12-08T21:26Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements
Top Asylum Seekers Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"Acrobatically evasive wording by @TimHortons here. "Hired locally" can mean spouses + adult kids of TFWs who are already here international students + spouses postgrad work permit holders + spouses asylum seekers refugees asylum rejects who courts have permitted to stay"
X Link @sarkonakj 2025-12-10T23:27Z 8418 followers, 17K engagements
"'UTTER migrant MAYHEM' Patrick Christys SEETHING as UK asylum system failures LAID BARE New report"
YouTube Link @gbnewsonline 2025-12-10T23:15Z 2M followers, 50.6K engagements
"@GunterFehlinger @elonmusk Treason and public hanging for those who worked to undermine the sovereignty of European nations by the leftist EU and their allies forcing endless "asylum seekers" upon them and their people which no one voted for Yes. Be careful what you wish for Marxist bureaucrats"
X Link @AedmarSkyjarn 2025-12-10T19:05Z 61.8K followers, 14.7K engagements
"@narindertweets Horrendous. We must stop this some way or another and return to an organised system for genuine asylum seekers. Moreover these continual reports are a Reform recruiting call and threaten this countrys stability politically"
X Link @TedUrchin 2025-12-10T17:58Z 25K followers, 3365 engagements