Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

Türkiye and Uzbekistan are holding new talks to make it easier for Uzbek citizens to legally work in Türkiye. The discussions are centred on introducing an electronic work visa system that would allow Uzbeks to apply more easily for jobs. The plan would also include creating a shared migrant database to help both countries manage migration more effectively. During the meeting in Ankara, the Uzbek delegation met with officials from the Turkish Ministry of Interior. The talks focused on improving labour cooperation and making the process simpler for Uzbeks who are already living in Türkiye. One of the proposals would…

Germany is now offering financial payments to Afghan asylum seekers to stop them from entering the country. This decision comes after the previous government had promised thousands of Afghans the right to relocate to Germany for safety. Many of these people had escaped Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The change in policy has created worry and frustration among the affected asylum seekers. Under the earlier relocation program, more than 45,000 Afghans were moved to Germany, including many who previously worked for the Bundeswehr. However, the new government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz has tightened immigration rules.…

New crime statistics released in Italy have reopened the debate surrounding migration and public safety. The figures appear to support previous claims made by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who suggested that rising migration may be linked to increased violence against women and other crimes. These new findings have drawn attention nationwide and continue to shape discussions about the country’s approach to immigration. The report was published by the Italian Interior Ministry. The data shows that foreign nationals are significantly overrepresented in several categories of crime. This is notable because migrants make up only around nine percent of the total population…

The father of a 14-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by Ethiopian migrant Hadush Kebatu has accused the UK Government of repeatedly failing his family. He said the ordeal has left his daughter traumatised again after Kebatu, who was jailed for the assault, was mistakenly released from prison before being rearrested and deported. Kebatu had arrived in the UK on a small boat and committed the assaults just days later. He was sentenced to one year in prison. However, only a month into his sentence, he was wrongly freed from custody and was later tracked down in London and deported.…

The police in London are searching for a 24-year-old Algerian migrant who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth instead of being kept in custody. The release happened last week, but the Metropolitan Police was informed only several days later, which has raised serious questions about communication and oversight within the prison system. The man had been jailed for trespass with intent to steal and had a previous conviction for indecent exposure. The incident has caused political tension, especially because it comes shortly after another migrant sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was also wrongly released earlier this month from HMP Chelmsford. That…

The United Kingdom has once again sent an Iranian migrant back to France after he crossed the English Channel for the second time. This case highlights the growing tension around the movement of migrants between France and the UK, especially those seeking safety and better opportunities. The man was first returned to France in September, but he later crossed back to the UK in October and claimed asylum. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the removal and explained that the migrant was identified quickly through biometric checks. According to her, the government is determined to increase removals to discourage people…

The Lagos State Government has renewed its commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and the rising japa migration trend through stronger collaboration with federal agencies and international partners. This focus was highlighted during a sensitisation programme held in Lagos with the theme, “Partnership for Protection: Safeguarding Public Servants Against Trafficking and Unsafe Migration.” The programme was organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, and attended by representatives from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the National Orientation Agency (NOA).…

Indian workers are now at the centre of global labour demand, according to the latest International Migration Outlook 2025 released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report shows that countries facing ongoing skill shortages are increasingly turning to India for trained professionals and semi-skilled workers. The data reveals that nearly 600,000 Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2023, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. This makes India the top source of new migrants to OECD member states. The trend reflects a global shift where migration is no longer dominated by low-wage labour alone, but…

A senior official at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has admitted that human rights laws may need to be reviewed as the UK and other European countries continue to face rising levels of illegal migration. Alain Berset, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, said the institution is “absolutely ready” to discuss possible reforms. This comes as pressure grows inside the UK to withdraw from the ECHR altogether. The Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg, oversees how the human rights convention is applied across its 46 member states. Both Reform UK and the Conservative Party have argued…

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering a new proposal that would involve hiring private contractors, described by some as “bounty hunters,” to help locate undocumented migrants. This information comes from a procurement document reviewed by The Intercept. The plan would allow multiple private companies to assist ICE with tracking and confirming the whereabouts of migrants across the country. This proposal is part of a larger push by the administration to speed up deportation operations. Under the plan, private contractors would conduct what is known as skip tracing, which involves finding people whose location is unknown. They…