Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
An Eritrean man named Mulugeta Tsegay has now settled down in Israel after showing great courage during the October 7, 2023, attack. His life changed forever when he helped save an Israeli officer who was badly wounded during the Hamas-led attack from Gaza. When he later visited the officer in the hospital, he asked, “Are you alive?” The officer answered, “I’m alive because of you.” This moment showed how powerful the bond between them had become. Tsegay is 51 years old and has lived in Israel for more than 15 years. He first came into the country through the Sinai…
The Indonesian government is developing a stronger empowerment program for migrant workers who return home after finishing their contracts. The Migrant Worker Protection Ministry (P2MI) said its focus is no longer only about sending workers abroad but also about supporting them when they come back. Minister Muktarudin explained that many migrant workers struggle to become financially stable after returning home, so the government wants to fix this gap. The minister noted that one of the most important efforts is teaching migrant workers financial literacy before they leave and while they are still working overseas. He said many migrant workers earn…
Two leading charities are taking the Home Office to court, accusing the government of keeping trafficking and torture survivors in overcrowded and “prison-like” migrant hotels. The Helen Bamber Foundation and Freedom from Torture said the current accommodation system is unsafe, harmful, and puts already traumatised people at further risk. They argued that survivors of severe violence should not be forced to share rooms with strangers, especially when many suffer serious mental health conditions. The case, set to be heard on Tuesday and Wednesday, challenges policy changes introduced in early 2024. The charities claim the Home Office made these changes without…
The UK government is facing strong criticism after a minister suggested that British-born children with immigrant parents could be deported under the new asylum crackdown. This came after Steve Reed, the Communities and Housing Secretary, refused to rule out removing families whose asylum applications have been rejected. His comments raised major concerns about how far the government is willing to go to increase deportations under the new immigration reforms. The new plans were revealed in a detailed 33-page policy document released by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Under the changes, families whose claims have been rejected will now be offered cash…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major case that could change when a migrant is legally considered to have “arrived” in the United States. This new review will decide if migrants stopped by officials before crossing the border still have the right to request asylum. The case began after the Trump administration asked the Court to overturn a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. That court said migrants who are turned back on the Mexico side of the border should still be allowed to apply for asylum and be screened for entry.…
A new report has found that migrant workers in Australia take far fewer sick days than the average employee, raising concerns about their access to healthcare and workplace support. The study, commissioned Bupa, shows that many migrants avoid taking time off even when they need it, which may put their physical and mental health at risk. This finding has sparked calls for organisations to offer stronger support systems for the migrant workforce. The white paper revealed that 39% of migrant workers had never taken a sick day, while another 38% took only one or two days off in the past…
A Sudanese migrant who was believed to be an adult because of his deep voice, receding hairline, and mature facial features has won his age case in the U.K. An immigration judge ruled that he is actually 15, even though authorities had said he looked much older. The young migrant, identified only as MM, had insisted from the start that he was a child, but age assessors had claimed he was in his 20s because of his strong bone structure and mature appearance. When he arrived in Britain, the Westminster City Council assessed him and decided he was 24 years…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has once again defended the “Albania model,” saying Italy will continue with the plan even though two years have already been lost. She made the statement after meeting Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama in Rome. The two leaders stood together to show they still believe in the agreement that allows Italy to run migrant processing centers in Albania. Meloni said she is confident that when the new European Asylum and Migration Pact starts next year, the centers in Albania will finally work as expected. She stressed that the idea should have been functioning long ago,…
The United Kingdom has announced new plans to introduce Trump-style visa bans on some countries that are not cooperating with the return of migrants who have no right to stay in Britain. The government says these bans are part of wider reforms aimed at tightening the immigration system and making it harder for people without authorization to remain in the country. Britain’s Interior Minister, Shabana Mahmood, is expected to announce the full plan, which includes major changes to the asylum system. One of the biggest changes is that refugee status will no longer be permanent. People who get refugee protection…
An Afghan asylum seeker has been arrested in Italy for allegedly taking part in a migrant smuggling operation. According to reports, the man is accused of helping move migrants, including women and very small children, across France in refrigerated lorries. These trucks are normally used for carrying perishable goods, but they were instead used to hide people on dangerous journeys toward the United Kingdom. The arrest happened on November 7 in the port city of Bari. It was carried out based on a European arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities. They accuse the 40-year-old man of organizing several illegal trips…