Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

The number of migrants in Libya has increased by nearly 20 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The March-April 2025 Displacement Tracking Matrix (Round 57) identified a total of 867,055 migrants from 44 different nationalities living across Libya. This figure also reflects a 1 percent increase from the data collected in January-February 2025. The latest statistics show that Sudanese nationals make up the largest portion of the migrant population at 33 percent, followed by people from Niger at 22 percent, Egypt at 19 percent, Chad at…

Thousands of migrant children in California may lose access to vital educational services due to recent federal budget cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. The decision to defund the longstanding Migrant Education Program threatens the academic future of nearly 80,000 students across the state, many of whom already face significant barriers to staying in school. These students are part of migrant families who move from place to place to follow seasonal farming jobs. Because of the frequent relocations, they struggle to keep up with regular schooling. The federally funded Migrant Education Program, established in 1966, has long helped bridge that…

Hungary has once again said it will not accept the European Union’s plan to share migrants among member countries. The Hungarian government believes each country should decide its own immigration policies and not follow rules set by Brussels. According to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s chief security advisor, György Bakondi, Hungary is not alone in this view. He said many EU countries are now unhappy with the migrant quota system. Bakondi made these comments during a television interview on Wednesday. He explained that only nine out of the 27 EU countries have agreed to take in illegal migrants under the quota…

Venezuela has begun a full investigation into reports from 252 migrants who said they were tortured inside El Salvador’s CECOT prison. These migrants were deported from the United States under a strict migrant policy that began during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Upon their return, they shared shocking stories of physical and sexual abuse, starvation, and inhumane treatment inside the prison. The country’s attorney general, Tarek William Saab, presented video testimonies and photos of the alleged abuse during a press conference in Caracas. Many of the returnees had visible injuries, including bruises, rubber bullet wounds, and in one case,…

A recent UK media investigation has uncovered claims that some migrants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are allegedly using fake documents to obtain UK visas. The undercover probe found that migrants are willing to pay as much as £50,000 for visa applications loaded with false information. These revelations have raised serious concerns about the misuse of the UK’s immigration system. According to the report, one application submitted to the UK Home Office included a job reference from a non-existent hospital in PoK. Many of these migrants reportedly apply for asylum after arriving in the UK, further complicating the country’s immigration challenges.…

Thousands of Afghan and Cameroonian migrants in the U.S. are now at risk of deportation after a federal court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of both countries. The decision came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which lifted a previous order blocking the move, paving the way for deportations to resume. The ruling affects an estimated 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians who were living legally in the U.S. under TPS. This program provides deportation protection and work permits to people from countries facing war, violence, or natural disasters. The…

A growing concern has emerged across India as a citizens’ group has condemned what it calls a disturbing pattern of harassment and wrongful deportation targeting Bengali-speaking migrant labourers. The group, operating under the banner of Bharatiya Bhasha Samooh, issued a strong statement on Sunday expressing alarm over a series of incidents in which Bengali-speaking workers were reportedly mistreated in various parts of the country, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Odisha. According to the group, several Bengali-speaking migrants were arrested, beaten, and in some cases, forcibly deported to Bangladesh, even though they possessed valid Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar and PAN…

Greece has officially suspended asylum applications for migrants arriving from Libya and other parts of North Africa, sparking a wave of detentions and strong backlash from human rights groups and the UN. The move comes amid a noticeable surge in arrivals on Crete and the nearby island of Gavdos, as authorities shift their migration strategy toward stricter enforcement and deportation. Over the weekend, more than 200 migrants were rescued from boats south of Crete and Gavdos and transported to mainland Greece. Instead of being directed to traditional reception centers, which usually provide housing and freedom of movement, these migrants are…

For many migrant children in Los Angeles, a five-week summer school program has long offered something they rarely have—stability, learning, and joy. Eight-year-old RR, a rising third-grader whose family moves often for seasonal farm work, looked forward to seeing her favorite teacher again and visiting the L.A. Zoo, where she learned about the axolotl, a rare salamander. But this cherished program is now under serious threat. The summer camp, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Migrant Education Program, is one of many federally funded efforts facing major cuts under the Trump administration. Officials argue the program is…

Tensions flared once again outside a migrant accommodation facility in northeast London, as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent on Sunday night. The Bell Hotel in Epping, which is currently housing asylum seekers, became the scene of chaos when demonstrators clashed with police, throwing bottles and smoke bombs. According to the Metropolitan Police, five people were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Officers in riot gear were deployed to control the large crowd that had gathered outside the hotel. The demonstrators, numbering in the hundreds, held banners with slogans like “save our children” and “send them home,” while chanting calls…