Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to guarantee that migrant deportations to France will begin in September, less than 24 hours after she first told Parliament that returns were expected to happen this month. Under the new agreement between the UK and France, migrants who cross the Channel illegally are supposed to be returned to France. In exchange, France will allow approved applicants to move legally to the UK. However, when pressed on the timeline, Ms Cooper avoided giving a firm date and instead said the government would “continue to work” with French officials to make the plan possible. Labour…
The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police in Tangerang, Banten, stopped the departure of 10 Indonesian migrant workers who were being trafficked to Cambodia. The Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Yandri Mono, said the case began when police arrested two recruiters who were accompanying the undocumented workers during their travel process. The suspects guided the group from preparation until their attempted departure. Investigations later revealed that three of the workers had previously worked in Cambodia as online gambling administrators. One of them was even declared a suspect for recruiting another victim to join him in the same job. Mono explained that…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suffered a major legal defeat after a federal appeals court stopped his administration from using an 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang. The ruling, issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a 2-1 decision, bars the Trump administration from carrying out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The law, first passed in 1798, was originally designed for wartime situations and allows the U.S. president to detain, restrict, or deport foreign nationals from countries at…
Ten years have passed since Angela Merkel made one of the most defining decisions of her time as chancellor, keeping Germany’s borders open during the 2015 migrant crisis. The images of exhausted men, women, and children carrying bags and walking through central Europe became symbols of that moment. Most of them were fleeing the wars in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. By late that year, Germany had received over one million people, a choice that divided the nation but also reshaped it. For many refugees, the memory of that journey remains painful. One of them is Asmaa Hweja, a 53-year-old Syrian…
The National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) has called for an urgent meeting with the Interior Ministry to discuss growing challenges faced by cities in hosting migrants. In a statement released on August 29, ANCI highlighted the serious lack of national funding to support unaccompanied migrant minors, the difficulties in managing landings from NGO rescue ships, and the need for clarity on how the European Pact on Migration and Asylum will be implemented in Italy. The association stressed that these are urgent matters that cannot be delayed and must be addressed quickly. Gianguido D’Alberto, ANCI’s delegate on immigration and mayor…
The UK government is preparing to introduce tougher rules for asylum seekers who want to bring their families to live with them. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will outline the new measures in Parliament as MPs return to Westminster. The announcement comes at a time when migration and border security remain among the most debated political issues in the country. Under the upcoming changes, asylum seekers granted protection in the UK will face stricter conditions before they can reunite with their relatives. These new requirements are expected to include tougher English language tests and proof that applicants have enough financial resources…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked Australians to remain calm and respectful after anti-migrant protests took place in major cities over the weekend. He played down the number of people involved, saying they were small compared to the country’s population, but warned that the presence of Neo-Nazis at some rallies was a serious concern. Speaking on ABC television, Albanese explained that anti-immigration protests have always existed in Australia, but the country must not allow hate groups to gain influence. He noted that while the demonstrations were not large, the involvement of Neo-Nazi speakers at rallies in cities like Melbourne and…
A decade ago, the small industrial town of Altena in western Germany became a symbol of hope during Europe’s refugee crisis. While much of the country was struggling with the arrival of over a million migrants, Altena decided to do more than what was required. The town volunteered to take in 100 additional migrants beyond its quota, hoping that new families could breathe life into its shrinking population and struggling economy. In 2015, Altena made national headlines as it embraced Chancellor Angela Merkel’s famous words, “Wir schaffen das” — “We can do this.” Local officials believed migrants could help fill…
Migrant workers from Telangana who travel to Gulf countries in search of better jobs are now facing a deep mental health crisis. Many of them are struggling with depression, anxiety, and even substance abuse. The families they leave behind in India are also suffering, as loneliness, financial pressure, and stress are taking a toll on their well-being. Experts warn that this problem is growing fast and needs urgent attention. Psychiatrists in Hyderabad explain that thousands of workers leave for countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. While migration often brings economic stability, it also creates isolation and stress.…
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children at the very last moment. Planes were already prepared to fly children out of Texas, but the order forced officials to stop the deportations. The case has drawn wide attention because it shows the legal battle over how the U.S. government treats unaccompanied minors. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan gave the order on Sunday after lawyers rushed to court, warning that the government was moving quickly to send hundreds of children back to Guatemala. She first blocked the deportation of a small group of 10 children, aged 10 to…