Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court of the United States to step in and allow his administration to end deportation protections for around 6,000 Syrian migrants living in the United States. The emergency request was filed by the Justice Department as part of the government’s effort to terminate Temporary Protected Status, commonly known as TPS, for Syrians. The administration is seeking to overturn a November ruling by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla in Manhattan, who blocked the decision to end TPS while legal challenges continue. Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit…

Migrant workers in Jersey are often afraid to report problems at work because they fear it could affect their job or immigration status, an inquest has heard. The hearing is examining the death of George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes, a 37-year-old seasonal farmworker who died in 2025 after a fire he lit to keep warm got out of control at La Valette nursery. Castrudes, a Filipino national, was employed on a nine-month seasonal contract by the Blake family. The inquest is looking into whether his financial struggles and immigration status may have played a role in the circumstances that…

Deadly rains in Brazil have forced thousands of people from their homes in the state of Minas Gerais after days of intense rainfall triggered floods and landslides. The cities of Juiz de Fora, Matias Barbosa, and Ubá were among the worst-affected areas. Authorities confirmed loss of life, widespread destruction, and growing humanitarian needs across the region. According to the State Civil Defense, more than 3,500 people have been displaced following record rainfall levels that were three times higher than what is normally expected in February. In Juiz de Fora alone, over 1,400 emergency incidents have been recorded this month. The…

Spain’s mass migrant amnesty plan is already creating tension weeks before it officially begins. The government intends to fast-track legal status for more than 500,000 undocumented migrants between April and June. However, many details about the process remain unclear, leaving migrants confused and immigration offices overwhelmed. The policy is being pushed by the Socialist government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Officials confirmed in January that no extra budget or new staff have been assigned to handle the expected flood of applications. Immigration workers say they are still dealing with files submitted as far back as June 2025, raising concerns…

A total of 605 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Wednesday, marking the highest single-day figure recorded so far this year. According to the UK Home Office, the migrants either reached British shores or were intercepted while heading toward the coast. Reports earlier in the day suggested lower numbers, but official figures later confirmed the total had passed 600. The surge came as southern England experienced unusually warm February weather, with temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees Celsius. Just a day earlier, only 74 migrants had arrived. Before that, there had been a two-week period with no…

Migrants have reached the United Kingdom after crossing the English Channel for the first time in two weeks, as a short break in bad weather allowed small boats to set off again. The arrivals show that despite winter conditions, attempts to cross continue whenever the sea becomes calmer. People wearing life jackets were seen getting off a Border Force boat in Ramsgate on Wednesday. Authorities brought them ashore after intercepting their vessel at sea. Reports suggested that several groups tried to cross once conditions improved. Data from the UK Home Office shows that 74 migrants arrived on Tuesday. It was…

Authorities in Prato are investigating two Chinese nationals accused of charging migrants money in exchange for a place in line outside the local immigration office. The case has raised concerns about exploitation and access to essential services for foreigners seeking legal status. Investigators believe the suspects organized a system that controlled access to queues at the police department’s immigration office, where migrants go to apply for asylum, residence permits, or document renewals. Prosecutors say people were allegedly asked to pay between 1,000 and 1,500 euros to secure a position. The investigation was ordered by the local State Attorney’s Office, which…

Rescue services in Spain have picked up more than 200 migrants traveling in small boats near the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The rescues took place between Tuesday and the early hours of Wednesday after several boats attempted the journey. Authorities intercepted at least ten small boats over the two days. Reports said that 54 migrants arrived early Wednesday morning, including a group rescued about 44 miles from Ibiza. Around 15 others were later found near a pier on Formentera after coming ashore. Earlier, Spain’s news agency EFE reported that 156 migrants arrived on Tuesday. Most were from North…

One male migrant has died, and several others remain missing after a boat capsized on the Una River along the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Authorities said the incident happened in the early hours of Monday near the town of Hrvatska Kostajnica, about 90 kilometers southeast of Zagreb, after witnesses reported hearing cries for help coming from the river. Emergency responders arriving at the scene discovered one man already dead, while two others were rescued from the water, including a Chinese national. Police said a Bosnian citizen has been arrested on suspicion of migrant smuggling as search teams…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has teamed up with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to develop a detailed action plan that will strengthen protection for Nigerian migrant workers. The plan will guide how the Nigeria Trade Unions’ Labour Migration Policy 2025 will be put into practice and help trade unions better support workers who move abroad for jobs. According to the NLC, the new operational plan will tackle key problems faced by migrant workers, including recruitment abuse, irregular migration, lack of union representation, and challenges when returning home. The goal is to build a migration system that is fair, safe,…