Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

New data has revealed that nearly 30,000 migrants have arrived in the UK since Labour’s election victory, sparking criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s handling of the crisis. Migration Watch UK has warned that if current trends continue, the number of Channel crossings could reach 60,000 by the end of the year. Despite Labour’s pledge to tackle illegal migration and dismantle smuggling networks, more than 6,600 migrants have been detected in the Channel in the first three months of 2025. Critics argue that Starmer’s government has failed to deliver on its promises, with rising numbers of migrants housed in hotels…

Italy’s main trade union confederation, CGIL, has officially joined the prosecution of a farm owner accused of murdering an Indian migrant worker who bled to death after a workplace accident. The case has sparked outrage over exploitative labour practices in Italy’s agricultural sector. Antonello Lovato, 39, is on trial for the death of Satnam Singh, 31, who was working illegally on Lovato’s farm in Latina, south of Rome. Singh’s arm was severed by farm equipment on June 17, 2024, but instead of calling for medical help, Lovato allegedly abandoned him. Prosecutors initially considered manslaughter charges but later upgraded them to…

A federal judge has ruled that the United States government must temporarily restore funding for legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children, preventing tens of thousands from losing legal representation. The decision by Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in San Francisco ensures that these vulnerable minors will continue receiving legal support while their immigration cases proceed. The ruling comes after the Trump administration abruptly ended its contract with the Acacia Center for Justice on March 21, halting crucial legal aid services for migrant children. Acacia criticized the move, arguing that stripping children of legal representation would undermine due process and expose them to…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged global leaders to take decisive action against migrant smuggling networks, calling for international cooperation to dismantle these criminal gangs “once and for all.” Speaking at the Organised Immigration Crime Summit in London, Starmer gathered representatives from over 40 nations, including France, Germany, the United States, and China, to address the growing challenge of irregular migration. The UK government has been struggling to curb the dangerous boat crossings of asylum seekers from France to England. Starmer emphasized that smuggling networks exploit gaps in international policies and that stronger intelligence-sharing and joint enforcement efforts are…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report highlighting the urgent need to address dementia in refugee and migrant populations. Titled Dementia in Refugees and Migrants: Epidemiology, Public Health Implications, and Global Health Responses, the report compiles global research on the challenges faced by displaced individuals with dementia. This is the sixth publication in WHO’s Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series, aiming to inform policies that protect vulnerable groups. Dementia affects more than 57 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases each year. It is the seventh leading cause of death and a…

The town council of Cisterna, Italy, has decided to stand as a plaintiff in the trial of an Italian farm owner accused of intentionally causing the death of Indian migrant worker Satnam Singh. Singh, a 31-year-old farmhand, tragically lost his life on June 17 after suffering a severe workplace accident. His arm was severed while working in the fields near Latina, close to Rome. Instead of calling for medical help, his employer abandoned him outside his home in Cisterna, where he bled to death. Authorities believe Singh’s life could have been saved if emergency services had been contacted in time.…

As governments move immigration services online, many asylum seekers are finding themselves trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare. Digital platforms, designed to streamline applications and renewals, are instead creating new barriers that leave thousands without legal status. From technical failures to a lack of in-person assistance, the shift to online systems is making it harder for asylum seekers to secure their rights. In France, the ANEF digital platform has become a major source of frustration for migrants. Reports from organizations like La Cimade and Secours Catholique describe it as a system that effectively turns people into undocumented migrants. Many asylum seekers…

Australia will increase wage thresholds for skilled migrant workers by 4.6% starting July 1, 2025, to align with local wage growth and prevent undercutting Australian salaries. This adjustment, based on Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE), ensures fair pay for foreign workers. The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will rise from AUD 73,150 to AUD 76,515, impacting visas such as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from AUD 135,000 to AUD 141,210 for the Specialist Skills stream under subclass 482. Additionally, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income…

Immigrants in Ireland are twice as likely as Irish-born residents to experience poverty after paying for housing, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The 2024 Monitoring Report on Integration reveals that 38% of immigrants are at risk of poverty after covering rent or mortgage costs, compared to 19% of Irish-born individuals. Despite having higher education levels and employment rates, migrants still earn lower incomes, making them more vulnerable to economic hardship. The report highlights that 36.5% of migrants spend over a third of their income on housing, while only 9% of Irish-born residents…

Switzerland and Greece are working closely to improve conditions for asylum seekers and speed up the return of migrants without protection status. During his visit to Athens, Swiss Federal Councilor Beat Jans discussed their €40 million partnership, which aims to improve the asylum process and prevent irregular migration. This cooperation program, signed in 2022, has already launched eight projects, with €27 million allocated to support asylum, infrastructure, and integration efforts. Some of these projects focus on helping unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, while others improve procedures for vulnerable migrants. The partnership has also strengthened ties between Swiss and Greek migration authorities…