Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
A new report has revealed serious violations at the Fort Bliss migrant detention facility in El Paso, Texas, raising urgent questions about the safety and treatment of detainees. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspectors, the newly built Camp East Montana failed to meet federal standards at least 60 times in its first 50 days of operation. The inspection, legally required by ICE, found widespread problems affecting both detainees and staff. Inspectors reported that medical care was poorly monitored, putting detainees’ health at risk. The facility also lacked basic safety procedures to protect guards and detainees, and many migrants…
A senior UK minister has dismissed suggestions by US President Donald Trump that the British military should be used to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel. Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said the military’s primary role is defending the nation, not tackling asylum seekers, and stressed that the UK Border Force is responsible for border security. President Trump, speaking during a press conference with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers, argued that strong military action is the best way to deter illegal migration. He warned that uncontrolled migration could “destroy countries from within” and said the UK should not…
Italy has pledged to reward countries that actively cooperate in tackling irregular migration by granting them higher legal entry quotas, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed this week. Speaking after a meeting in Rome on September 17 with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Piantedosi said Italy’s migration policy was shifting toward building a sustainable system of legal migration. The two ministers had also met earlier in May in Islamabad to discuss migration quotas and the creation of safer, legal pathways for workers. “We are working on a new policy for migration flows that…
Spanish police have arrested 19 people accused of murder, torture, and human smuggling after more than 50 migrants went missing during a dangerous sea journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands. The shocking case shows the deadly risks migrants face when crossing to Europe. The wooden boat was rescued on August 24, south of Gran Canaria, with 248 survivors, according to Spain’s National Police. But officials believe about 300 people started the journey, meaning many never made it to shore. Survivors told police that dozens were thrown into the sea during the trip. The situation on board turned violent after…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has rejected a proposal to create a special Migrant Ombudsperson role to protect the rights of Kyrgyz citizens working abroad. The decision has caused debate among lawmakers in Parliament. During a parliamentary session on September 18, Ombudsman Jamila Jamanbaeva explained that the idea had been raised again following the release of the 2024 human rights report. She said the Foreign Ministry had been asked for advice but responded that a new post was “not advisable” because the ministry already manages migration issues. Jamanbaeva noted that this was not the first time the idea…
Migrant workers in Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) seafood industry are facing growing uncertainty as trade tariffs and environmental problems slow down production. These challenges are reducing working hours for many employees, leaving some without jobs. Hundreds of temporary foreign workers, who play a key role in seafood processing, are struggling with fewer shifts. The seafood industry is an important part of Canada’s economy, but it is finding it harder to stay competitive in global markets due to higher export tariffs and unpredictable environmental changes. At plants like Royal Star Seafoods in Tignish, workers who process lobsters for packaging are feeling…
The UK has carried out its first deportation under the new returns deal with France, marking a major step in the government’s strategy to reduce small boat crossings in the English Channel. An Indian national, who had entered the UK by small boat, was placed on an Air France flight and flown to Paris on Thursday morning. The Home Office confirmed the removal, describing it as the first in a series of planned deportations under the year-long pilot agreement signed between the UK and France. The “one in one out” scheme, announced just over a month ago, allows the UK…
What should stand as a symbol of unity and shared community values in Salisbury has, sadly, been misappropriated by far-right groups seeking to promote anti-migrant views. This growing trend has sparked serious concern among residents who warn that such rhetoric risks undermining the very fabric of society. In a recent letter to the editor, one resident voiced alarm at the escalating levels of racist abuse and open hostility in Salisbury. According to the writer, those who push anti-migrant narratives seem emboldened, yet they fail to recognise a fundamental truth: migrants are not a threat but a cornerstone of the country’s…
Migrants and asylum seekers often face sudden immigration checks, detention, or raids at their homes, workplaces, or public spaces. These situations can feel frightening and overwhelming, but knowing your rights and what steps to take can help you stay safe and protect yourself. First, remember that you have basic rights, even if you do not have legal status. In most countries, immigration officers must identify themselves, and you do not have to answer all questions beyond confirming your name. Staying calm and avoiding confrontation is very important during these moments. If immigration officers come to your home, you do not…
More than 150,000 Americans have applied to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the agency ramps up deportation efforts across the country. The massive interest comes amid the government’s push to remove undocumented migrants with criminal records. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the development on Tuesday, describing the surge as an “extraordinary outpouring of patriotism.” According to her, ICE has already issued more than 18,000 tentative job offers as part of its mission to arrest and deport migrants accused of crimes such as murder, rape, gang activity, and terrorism. Officials say the recruitment campaign is…