Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
The mayor of Ventimiglia, Flavio Di Muro, has promised stronger security measures after a violent gunfight broke out near a migrant camp on the Roya riverbank. The incident happened late on Saturday, September 6, and left two Tunisian men injured, including an 18-year-old who remains in serious condition. Police have launched an investigation into the shooting and the individuals involved. The shooting occurred in Via Tenda, an area close to the migrant encampment that has long raised concerns for residents. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire during the night, and emergency services rushed to the scene. The 18-year-old was hit in the…
Italy’s Supreme Cassation Court has issued a major ruling that could reshape the government’s strategy on irregular migration. The court declared that asylum seekers must be released immediately if their detention is not legally validated by a judge. This decision directly challenges the March 28 government decree that had strengthened measures for keeping irregular migrants in detention centers, including facilities operated by Italy in Albania. The ruling is seen as a setback to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s broader plan to control migration by transferring asylum seekers to centers outside Italy. Last October, Rome signed a protocol with Tirana to use…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again drawn global attention with his short but strong reaction to a viral video about migrants in Germany. The clip showed individuals claiming that once they become the majority, German laws would be replaced by Sharia law. Musk responded with a simple three-word comment: “I believe him,” which quickly spread online and fueled intense debate. The viral post was originally shared on X by political commentator Maalouf. In the video, a man identified as a migrant in Germany said, “Everybody who calls himself a Muslim must want Sharia in the whole world. I want…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced that the Philippines will soon open a migrant workers’ office in Cambodia to strengthen protection for overseas Filipino workers. The announcement was made during his three-day state visit to Phnom Penh, where he met with members of the Filipino community on Sunday. Marcos explained that the office will be dedicated to ensuring the welfare and rights of Filipinos living and working in Cambodia. He said he had already instructed Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac to act on this plan immediately so that services can be made available as soon as possible. In his message…
The UK government is preparing a new plan to deal with the rising number of illegal Channel crossings. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to move asylum seekers, particularly young men of military age, out of hotels and into disused army barracks. The policy, which is expected to be announced soon by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, is seen as a tougher approach to tackling the growing migrant crisis. Hotels across the country have been used to house thousands of migrants, but the rising costs and public concern have pushed the government to look for alternative accommodation. Disused military sites are…
Greece has approved a new law that brings tougher penalties for asylum seekers whose applications are denied, in what the government says is a strong move to discourage undocumented migration. The measures come after a sharp rise in migrant arrivals this year, with the centre-right administration stressing that the country cannot continue to accept those whose claims are not approved. The legislation requires rejected asylum seekers to leave Greece within 14 days. Those who fail to comply face prison terms of two to five years. Penalties for illegal entry into the country have also been raised, with fines reaching €10,000.…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will begin using part of the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola as a new detention center for immigrants with criminal records. Homeland Security officials said the facility will focus on holding what the Trump administration calls “the worst of the worst.” The announcement came during a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Officials revealed that the detention area, now named “Louisiana Lockup,” will start with 208 detainees by mid-September, 51 of whom are already in custody. Over the next few months, capacity is…
Thailand has launched a new biometric system to help identify undocumented migrants, aiming to improve both healthcare access and humanitarian support. The project was formally introduced on September 4 during a signing ceremony led by Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. Officials explained that the technology will be used to collect and verify the identities of people who do not have official documents, including migrant workers, ethnic minorities, and those fleeing conflict along the country’s borders. Minister Somsak said that many undocumented migrants are not included in Thailand’s health records, which means they often miss out on vital vaccines, medical care,…
Nigel Farage is placing a big bet on migration as the defining issue in British politics, but his strategy comes with major risks. As protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers erupt across the country, Farage’s Reform UK party is facing pressure from two sides. On one hand, his growing base of moderate voters wants measured policies. On the other, a more radical wing expects tough rhetoric and solidarity with those taking to the streets. Balancing the two could determine whether Farage’s surge continues or begins to stall. Recent demonstrations in towns like Hoylake and Epping have drawn not only residents…
Asylum seekers living at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, have expressed anger after a migrant housed with them was convicted of sexual offences against a 14-year-old girl. The case has shocked both the asylum community and residents, raising tension in the area. The man, Hadush Kebatu from Ethiopia, was found guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court following a three-day trial. Prosecutors said that on 7 July, he approached a teenage girl and her friend and told them to “come back to Africa, you would be a good wife.” The following day, he tried to kiss the girl, touched her thigh,…