Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Tourists and locals were shocked when 13 migrants jumped from a speeding boat and swam to shore at a beach in southern Spain. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon at Sotillo beach in Castell de Ferro, Andalusia. Video footage showed the migrants diving into the sea from a motorboat and quickly swimming toward the crowded beach. As they tried to run inland, several beachgoers rushed to stop them. One video showed a shirtless man in orange swim trunks pinning a migrant to the ground until police arrived. According to the Civil Guard, lifeguards quickly called the police, who were able…
The UK Government has announced it will invest £100 million to stop migrant smuggling gangs. The money will be used to improve border security and fight the criminals behind dangerous small boat crossings in the English Channel. According to the Home Office, part of the money will help recruit 300 new officers to the National Crime Agency (NCA). It will also be used to buy new technology and equipment to help catch and break up smuggling networks. The investment will support law enforcement agencies like the Border Security Command, the NCA, and the police. These groups will now have more…
Frontex, the European Union’s border and coast guard agency, has denied accusations that it abandoned a migrant boat in distress near Tunisia. The boat, which was carrying over 90 people, capsized last Monday (July 28), leading to the tragic deaths of two children. Migrant rescue organization Sea-Watch said the boat was left alone for hours despite warning EU and Italian authorities. They claim Frontex arrived late, saw the sinking boat, and left without offering full help, accusing the agency of failing to prevent the deaths. Frontex strongly rejected the claims, saying its aircraft were involved in the rescue operation before,…
Minister for Labour Santosh S. Lad has officially opened a new housing complex for migrant workers at Sidlipura near Shivamogga. The project is aimed at providing safe and affordable accommodation for labourers working in the nearby industrial areas. The complex was built by the Karnataka State Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Board at a cost of ₹29.5 crore. The goal is to improve the living conditions of workers and their families, many of whom come from different parts of the country to work in Shivamogga’s Devatikoppa industrial zone. Spread across 10 acres, the housing complex includes both dormitories and family flats.…
A 29-year-old Somali man has been arrested in Germany for allegedly torturing and killing migrants in Libya. Authorities say he ran a detention center where many migrants were abused while trying to reach Europe. The suspect was wanted by Italian authorities and arrested last week in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, under a European arrest warrant. He is accused of being part of a network of human traffickers and of operating a detention facility in Bani Walid, Libya—about 150 km southeast of Tripoli. According to Palermo police in Sicily, the man and several others held migrants who were planning to cross the Mediterranean…
More than 60 migrants have died after a boat sank off the coast of Yemen. The boat was carrying around 157 people when it capsized due to bad weather. The accident happened near the southern province of Abyan on Sunday. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), only 12 people have been rescued so far. Many others are still missing. Most of those who died are believed to be from Ethiopia. Yemen is often used by migrants from East Africa as a transit point to reach Gulf countries in search of work. Officials in Abyan said a large search-and-rescue…
Moving to a new country is not only a physical journey, but it is also an emotional one. Many migrants face stress, loneliness, culture shock, and fear. But the truth is, you are not alone, and there are ways to feel stronger inside. This article shares easy and important tips to help you stay mentally strong and build a confident, peaceful life in your new home. Talk About Your FeelingsIt is okay to feel sad, angry, or worried. Many migrants do. Do not keep your feelings inside. Talk to a trusted friend, support group, or community center. Some countries offer…
Donald Trump has suffered a major legal setback after a U.S. federal judge blocked his plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 60,000 migrants from countries like Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This court decision will allow these migrants to stay and continue working legally in the United States while the case continues. TPS is a program that gives immigrants legal protection when their home countries are too dangerous to return to, often due to natural disasters or political unrest. But Trump’s team wanted to end TPS for many countries, saying those nations are now safe. His administration has…
Italy’s plan to process asylum seekers in camps built in Albania has suffered a big setback. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the plan may not follow EU law. This decision is seen as a major blow to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to manage irregular migration by sending people to another country. The court found problems with how Italy decides which countries are “safe” for deporting migrants. Italy had labeled Bangladesh as safe, which allowed them to quickly reject asylum requests from two men rescued at sea and sent to Albania. But the court said…
The Jesuits in South Korea are not just helping migrant workers — they’re walking with them, learning from them, and becoming better followers of Jesus along the way. Through a program called Yiutsari, which means “Accompanying the Neighbour,” the Jesuit community has created a space of care and justice for people who often face hardship in silence. After the Korean War, many Koreans went abroad to work and improve their lives. Over 2 million took jobs in Germany and the Middle East. But in recent decades, South Korea has changed. It’s now a wealthy country with more than 1.2 million…