Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Anger towards migrants is growing fast in Poland after a tragic event in June. In the city of Torun, a Venezuelan man stabbed a 24-year-old Polish woman named Klaudia to death as she walked home. This crime led to protests and silent marches in many cities. Thousands of people joined, holding signs that said “stop illegal immigration.” Soon after, false stories started spreading. In Walbrzych, police were called about a Paraguayan man who was accused of taking pictures of children. The police found nothing wrong, but two men still attacked him. Later, about 50 people stormed the hostel where he…
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will formally honour seven Indian migrant workers whose quick and courageous actions helped save a woman trapped in a sinkhole. The incident occurred last Saturday along Tanjong Katong Road South, where a car suddenly plunged into a sinkhole that formed near an active construction site. The seven men acted swiftly and pulled the woman to safety using a rope. The workers—Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbiah, Velmurugan Muthusamy, Poomalai Saravanan, Ganesan Veerasekar, Bose Ajithkumar, Narayanasamy Mayakrishnan, and Sathapillai Rajendran—have been invited to the prestigious Istana Open House on Sunday, August 3. They will meet President Shanmugaratnam at the Istana,…
More than 1,000 people gathered in the town of Waterlooville last night to protest against a plan to house 35 asylum seekers in brand new flats above local shops. The flats, which are said to be worth £250,000 each, would reportedly be used to accommodate couples, single parents with children, and one single woman. The demonstration, which included chants of “send them home” and England flags, has sparked intense public debate across the UK. Residents say they are frustrated with what they believe is a lack of communication and involvement in the decision. Protester Nicola Lattimer told the BBC, “We’ve…
Thousands of Cambodian migrant workers are rushing home from Thailand despite a ceasefire agreement between the two countries. Recent border clashes created widespread fear among workers, pushing many to abandon their jobs and return home for safety. The movement began after armed violence erupted on July 24 and continued even after the ceasefire took effect on July 28. At the Daung International Border Checkpoint in Battambang’s Kamrieng district, the scene is filled with tired and worried faces. People wait in long lines hoping to cross back into Cambodia. The border is currently open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…
The number of people crossing the English Channel in small boats has passed 25,000 for 2025, well before the end of July. According to the UK Home Office, 898 migrants arrived on Wednesday alone, coming in 13 different boats. This brings the total to 25,436 people so far this year, showing a faster increase than in any previous year on record. This milestone came a full month earlier than in 2022, which held the previous record. At the time, the 25,000 mark was not reached until August 27. The sharp rise has raised new concerns over how to manage the…
The emergency migrant shelter in Norfolk, Massachusetts, is scheduled to officially close on Thursday, nearly a year after the state converted a former prison into temporary housing. Though the shelter was initially opened in response to an overwhelming need for emergency accommodation, it has left behind deep tensions among residents, many of whom remain split on whether the shelter should have existed in the first place. The facility, located at the former Bay State Correctional Center, became a symbol of a broader statewide challenge: how to address rising demands for shelter amid an influx of both migrant families and Massachusetts…
The United Kingdom has praised the joint efforts of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission KFOR and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) after the body of a 33-year-old migrant was found in Ujman Lake in northern Kosovo. The migrant had gone missing during a dangerous journey, and his death has brought deep sadness and raised new concerns about migrant safety in the region. In a public statement, the UK Embassy in Kosovo expressed strong support for the work done by both KFOR and KSF during the search and rescue mission. The Embassy said that the KFOR Commander had fully approved KSF’s participation…
Pakistan has reported a drop in human smuggling activities following a major government crackdown. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country has taken strong action after deadly migrant boat incidents that shocked the nation and the world. In June 2023, a boat carrying hundreds of migrants sank off the coast of Greece. Many of the people on board were from Pakistan, and over 300 lost their lives. This tragic event pushed the government to act fast. Officials began arresting smugglers and shutting down illegal travel networks across the country. Prime Minister Sharif said the crackdown has helped reduce the number…
Lesbos, once a place of hope for thousands of migrants, has changed. The Greek island that welcomed people fleeing war and poverty is now part of a stricter European plan to control migration. While some migrants still arrive, they now face patrols, fences, and fewer people willing to help them. In 2015, many people on Lesbos helped migrants without fear. One local fisherman, Thanos Marmarinos, rescued women and children from sinking boats. Today, helping migrants in such a way could get him arrested. Greece has made strict laws that punish people for helping migrants who arrive without permission. Back then,…
South Sudan has accepted eight deported migrants from the United States, most of whom are not its citizens, but the East African country is signaling it wants something in return. As the Trump administration pushes its aggressive immigration crackdown, South Sudan is seizing the moment to request political favors, including the lifting of U.S. sanctions on top officials, reinstatement of revoked visas, renewed access to U.S. financial systems, and support for its internal political agenda At the center of these requests is Benjamin Bol Mel, South Sudan’s de facto number two and a likely successor to President Salva Kiir, who…