Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

In an effort to address the growing number of migrants sleeping on the streets, event organizers in an Italian city recently called for immediate action to provide adequate sleeping facilities. Sara Porcile, one of the event organizers, highlighted the urgent need for solutions, noting that a grain storehouse that previously offered shelter to some migrants had been shut down. “No solution has been found, and the situation has worsened,” she stated, emphasizing the increasing number of migrants forced to sleep in the open. Porcile explained that many of those who had previously found temporary shelter in the storehouse were part…

Austria has announced plans to begin deporting Afghan citizens with criminal records directly back to Afghanistan, following Germany’s recent decision to repatriate 28 convicted criminals to the country. This move marks a shift in EU policy, as up until now, European countries were prohibited from sending refugees back to Afghanistan due to safety concerns stemming from the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Austria’s Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum has stated that the security situation in Afghanistan has changed, allowing for deportations on a case-by-case basis. This assessment was supported by a ruling from Austria’s Constitutional Court in July,…

Texas has begun using drones equipped with infrared technology to monitor and capture migrants crossing the border. This is part of Operation Lone Star, a state-led initiative launched to reduce illegal immigration. The drones are designed with heat-seeking technology, which helps detect movement at night, making it easier for border agents to identify and track individuals trying to cross the Texas-Mexico border. Staff Sergeant Daniel Moya-Rivera, stationed in El Paso, shared that the drones can identify movements using thermal night vision features. He explained, “If we see people cutting the concertina wire, we can immediately alert ground forces using a…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has introduced a significant policy change aimed at reducing illegal migration into Germany. Under the new rules, asylum seekers who arrive in Germany from another European Union country will only be provided with basic necessities, including “bed, bread, and soap,” and will be ineligible for additional benefits. This policy shift comes in response to a recent violent incident in Solingen, where a Syrian asylum seeker, who had previously registered in Bulgaria, killed three people with a kitchen knife. Scholz’s decision underscores a tougher stance on immigration and aims to address the growing concerns over illegal migrants.…

In her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris outlined her stance on key issues, promising a tougher approach to migration and unwavering support for Israel. Speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash, Harris emphasized her commitment to enforcing stricter border controls and continuing military aid to Israel despite internal party debates. Harris pledged to advance comprehensive border legislation aimed at curbing illegal immigration and ensuring that U.S. laws are followed. She emphasized the need for consequences for unlawful border crossings, stating, “We have laws that have to be followed and enforced, that address and deal with people…

File photo of demonstrators in Germany protesting the deportation of around 50 Afghan refugees from Munich airport taken February 22, 2017. © Matthias Balk, AFP Germany has resumed deportations of Afghan nationals, marking the first such action since the Taliban took power in August 2021. The deportation involved a group of 28 Afghans who were sent back to Kabul on Friday, as Berlin faces increasing pressure to tighten its migration policies. According to a statement from government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit, all of the individuals deported were convicted offenders with no legal right to remain in Germany. They were subject to deportation…

A tragic incident occurred last Friday morning off the southeastern Aegean island of Symi, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old Kuwaiti migrant. The migrant was part of a group attempting to reach the coast of Symi when a port authority patrol boat spotted their speedboat. The encounter quickly escalated into a dangerous chase. New details have surfaced, revealing that the migrant was fatally shot in the head during the pursuit. A document from a private doctor at the Symi Health Center, included in the case file, confirmed the fatal injury. The doctor reported receiving a call around 10 a.m.…

The Biden administration has restarted a program allowing up to 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to legally enter the United States through a U.S.-based sponsor. The program was previously suspended in June after a review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uncovered potential fraud by sponsors. The investigation revealed some sponsors were profiting from the applications, providing fake addresses, and using Social Security numbers of deceased individuals. These sponsors, referred to as “serial sponsors,” were found submitting applications for multiple individuals, often more than 20. In response to these findings, DHS has introduced stricter…

Errol Morris, an acclaimed filmmaker, has turned his focus to the U.S. government’s family separation policy at the border with his latest documentary, “Separated.” This film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and dives into the controversial policy enacted by the Trump administration, which led to thousands of migrant children being separated from their parents. The policy, which aimed to criminally prosecute those crossing the Southwestern border illegally, resulted in minors being placed under the care of the Department of Health and Human Services, as they could not be held with their parents in criminal custody. Following significant public outcry…

The UK government, led by the Labour Party, is planning a significant increase in the deportation of irregular migrants, including those from Nigeria, Iraq, and other countries. This effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce the current backlog of asylum applications. The interior ministry recently announced a contract worth £15 million ($19.7 million) over three years, aimed at finding commercial partners to aid in the reintegration of migrants who have no legal right to stay in the UK. The contract details the ministry’s search for organizations capable of providing reintegration services in 11 countries: Albania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana,…