Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has expressed serious concern over the growing anti-migrant campaign in Tunisia, warning that migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are increasingly facing discrimination, hate speech, and unfair accusations as economic and social tensions continue to rise in the country. In a statement released by ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle, the organisation strongly condemned all forms of racism and xenophobia directed at migrant communities. Triangle stressed that migrant workers should not be blamed for economic crises, unemployment, or social instability, adding that they are often among the most vulnerable victims of these challenges. “We denounce all…

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central London on Saturday for a large anti-immigration rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, as tensions over migration and national identity continue to grow in the United Kingdom. The demonstration, branded by organizers as a “patriotic” march, called for tighter immigration controls and greater political engagement from supporters. Robinson urged attendees to “get involved” in politics, warning that failing to act could result in the country being “lost” in the future. Police said the rally drew a large turnout, with estimates reaching into the tens of thousands. A significant security operation was…

The Government of Indonesia has launched a new nationwide initiative called the National Movement for Safe Migrants, aimed at improving protection for Indonesian workers abroad and tackling illegal recruitment and trafficking. The programme was announced by the Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) in collaboration with the Presidential Staff Office and the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections. It is designed to address long-standing issues faced by migrant workers, including fraud, non-procedural recruitment, and exploitation linked to trafficking networks. Officials said the initiative is part of a broader government effort to strengthen coordination between agencies and dismantle illegal…

An attack in the northern Italian city of Modena has reignited debate over integration and migration in Italy after authorities said a car-ramming and stabbing incident left eight people injured, four of them critically. The incident occurred when a 31-year-old Italian citizen of Moroccan descent drove into pedestrians before crashing into a shop window. Police later detained the suspect on charges including aggravated injury and alleged involvement in a violent assault, though officials ruled out terrorism. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the case cannot be treated as an isolated event and may reflect deeper issues such as social marginalisation,…

Police in northern Greece have arrested seven suspected members of migrant-smuggling networks operating along the Evros border region with Turkey, authorities said. The arrests were made over three days in the northeastern Evros area, near Alexandroupoli and Orestiada, where officers intercepted vehicles suspected of transporting migrants deeper into the country. Police said the suspects, all foreign nationals, were involved in moving groups of up to ten migrants at a time toward Thessaloniki, a key transit point for onward travel into Europe. In total, 39 migrants were found during the coordinated operations. Investigators reported that smugglers often used cramped vehicles, with…

The International Organization for Migration (International Organization for Migration) and the Government of Uzbekistan have jointly held the first-ever Tashkent International Migration Forum, bringing global attention to labour migration and migrant protection. The two-day event, held on May 18–19, 2026 in Tashkent, focused on the theme “Social and Legal Protection of Labor Migrants and Their Family Members.” It was organized in partnership with Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers and gathered more than 600 participants from over 40 countries across Central Asia, Europe, Asia, and the United States. The forum highlighted the growing role of migration in global…

European ministers have adopted a new interpretation of migrant rights under the European legal system, a move that could make it easier for governments to deport rejected asylum seekers and foreign nationals convicted of crimes. The decision was announced during the annual meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers held in Moldova. The declaration introduces a fresh interpretation of parts of the European Convention on Human Rights, especially Article 3 and Article 8, which protect individuals from torture or degrading treatment and guarantee the right to private and family life. European governments have increasingly argued that decisions by…

In the coastal city of Mbour in Senegal, many children are growing up with painful memories after their parents disappeared during dangerous migration journeys across the sea toward Europe. One of them is Fallou, a young boy who says he became quiet after losing his mother in a boat accident while she was trying to reach Europe. Another child, Sokhna, continues to suffer nightmares after her father vanished during a migration trip. The children are often described as “those who remain” — the sons and daughters left behind when migrant parents die or disappear at sea. Many families are forced…

Residents in Blackpool have been assured that former government offices at Mexford House will not be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers after new rumours spread online this week. Chris Webb strongly rejected the claims, describing them as false and misleading. The building, located on Mexford Avenue in Bispham, is currently being redeveloped into residential apartments after receiving approval from planners two years ago. According to Webb, he had already received direct confirmation from the UK Home Office that there are no plans to increase asylum dispersal housing in Blackpool. He explained that the rumours about Mexford House have surfaced…

Germany’s growing elderly population is creating new opportunities for migrants and refugees who are helping to fill major gaps in the country’s healthcare and caregiving sector. At the Immanuel Senior Care Center in Elstal, near Berlin, 26-year-old Pakistani Christian migrant Sharoon Masih spends his days serving meals, helping elderly residents with personal care, and offering emotional support to people who often struggle with loneliness. Masih arrived in Germany in 2018 as an asylum seeker after facing religious persecution in Pakistan. His asylum application was initially rejected, leaving him at risk of deportation. However, support from a local church in Berlin…