Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Spanish police have arrested 19 people accused of killing and torturing migrants during a deadly boat journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands, where at least 50 people went missing. The arrests followed shocking testimonies from survivors who described violence, abuse, and passengers being thrown overboard alive. According to the Spanish National Police, the wooden boat was rescued adrift south of Gran Canaria on August 24, carrying 248 survivors. Authorities believe the vessel originally had about 300 people on board, meaning dozens are still unaccounted for and presumed dead at sea. Investigators said survivors told them that a group of…
An Eritrean migrant has won a last-minute court ruling that stopped his deportation to France under the United Kingdom’s new “one in, one out” migrant returns deal. The 25-year-old man, who arrived in the UK by small boat, was set to be removed on Wednesday as part of the pilot scheme agreed between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. The High Court in London granted the injunction after his lawyers argued that he may be a victim of modern slavery and that his case was being rushed without proper checks. Mr Justice Sheldon ruled there was a…
The northern Italian province of Cuneo has seen a sharp rise in businesses run by migrants, now accounting for 8.2 percent of the total companies in the area. According to a new report from the Chamber of Commerce, 5,301 businesses are currently managed by foreigners, compared to 3,984 a decade ago. This shows an increase of more than 1,000 new migrant-led enterprises between 2015 and 2024. The study revealed that in 2015, just one in 17 businesses in Cuneo was led by a foreigner. Today, migrant entrepreneurs have built a stronger presence, shaping local trade and services. Interestingly, migrant women…
Libya has announced the transfer of 18 undocumented Nigerian migrants from detention to another city in preparation for their deportation. The development was confirmed by Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, which explained that the migrants were moved from the Sirte Immigration Detention Centre to Sabha under strict security supervision. According to the group, the transfer was organized by the Libyan Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM). The migrants were transported overland in a security convoy, marking another stage in Libya’s effort to return foreign nationals who do not have valid residence papers. Authorities said the repatriation process is…
After nearly three weeks of quiet at sea, Spain’s Canary Islands once again became the landing point for migrants making dangerous journeys across the Atlantic Ocean. More than 300 people arrived over the past weekend, showing that even with international agreements in place, the pressure of irregular migration remains strong in the region. The first arrival took place on Saturday, when a wooden boat known as a cayuco managed to reach the port of La Restinga on El Hierro, one of the smallest islands in the archipelago. According to reports from the EFE news agency, the boat carried 64 men…
Greek politics turned heated this week as NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was unexpectedly drawn into a debate over the government’s new migrant deportation law. The controversy erupted after critics argued that under the current tough rules, Antetokounmpo himself might never have gained Greek citizenship, raising questions about fairness and inclusion. The Greek government has introduced stricter measures that prevent refugees and migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos from applying for asylum. Under the new policy, anyone who is denied protection must either be deported or jailed, with penalties including detention for at least 24 months and fines…
A federal judge in Washington has refused to stop the deportation of a group of migrants who were sent to Ghana under a U.S. government deal, even though the migrants held protective orders that should have shielded them from removal. The ruling, issued late Monday by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, represents another victory for President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, which has relied on controversial agreements with African nations to accept migrants. Judge Chutkan strongly criticized the government’s actions, saying she was alarmed at the “cavalier acceptance” that migrants might face torture or persecution if returned to their home countries.…
The UK government has faced another major setback in its plan to deport migrants under the new “one in, one out” deal with France. For the second time in just two days, a deportation flight left London without carrying any asylum seekers on board. The empty flight, operated by Air France from Heathrow to Paris on Tuesday morning, highlights the growing legal and political difficulties surrounding the policy. The scheme was designed to send back people who arrived illegally in the UK by crossing the English Channel. However, legal objections have so far blocked every attempt to remove migrants. On…
Indonesia’s Jambi University has entered into a new cooperation agreement with the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to expand education opportunities for children of migrant workers. The announcement was made on Monday, highlighting a strong effort to improve access to quality education for Indonesian migrant families living in Malaysia. The agreement was signed at an event in Nilai, Malaysia, along with 102 other Indonesian universities that joined the initiative. The signing was witnessed by Indonesia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dato’ Indera Hermono, who praised the collaboration as an important step in ensuring Indonesian children abroad do not miss out on education.…
Poland is turning to China for support as tensions rise along its eastern border with Belarus. Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outside Warsaw, where he is expected to raise concerns over a growing migrant crisis. The Polish government says the situation has been fueled by Russia and Belarus as part of what it calls a “hybrid operation” against the European Union. Sikorski explained that Poland wants China to use its influence with Russia to end the crisis. He argued that Moscow’s actions have not only increased instability in Europe but also disrupted…