Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
The controversial migrant agreement between Italy and Albania is facing its most serious legal challenge yet. A new report from Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation has raised concerns that the deal may be unconstitutional and in conflict with EU law and international treaties. The protocol, originally signed last year, allows Italy to send certain asylum seekers to processing centres located in Albania. However, legal experts are now warning that the agreement lacks clear legal protections and may lead to unequal treatment of migrants. According to the Supreme Court’s analysis, the deal does not clearly define which migrants it covers and…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Athens on July 1 to discuss the increasing pressure of migrant arrivals from Libya to Greece. During their meeting at the Maximos Mansion, both leaders shared concerns over the rise in boat crossings from eastern Libya to southern Greece, especially the island of Crete. Mitsotakis warned that this new route could soon become a major corridor for irregular migration unless immediate action is taken. The Greek Prime Minister thanked the European Commission for acting quickly and welcomed the planned visit of Commissioner Brunner…
Several asylum seekers who recently arrived in the UK were arrested in London after being found working illegally as fast-food delivery riders. According to reports, these individuals had access to food delivery accounts on apps like Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats within minutes of entering the country. The arrests were part of a major immigration enforcement operation targeting asylum hotels, where authorities suspect illegal work is widespread. The operation began outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel, where immigration officers waited for the riders to return from their delivery shifts. Some were from countries such as Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.…
The Polish government has strongly criticised self-proclaimed citizen patrols who have gathered along the German-Polish border to block the return of migrants from Germany. These groups, mostly supported by right-wing opposition parties, say they are trying to stop the “illegal transfer” of migrants into Poland. However, government officials accuse them of spreading false information and interfering with official border operations. Germany has been sending back migrants who crossed into its territory illegally through Poland. This process follows European Union rules, past agreements between both countries, and tighter border checks reintroduced in 2023. Many of those returned include Ukrainians and non-European…
Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a new policy that makes it easier for children of long-term migrants to apply for Thai citizenship. The new rule aims to help reduce statelessness and improve the lives of migrant families who have lived in the country for many years. The announcement, signed by Deputy Interior Minister Teerarat Samretwanich, was published in the Royal Gazette on June 30 and takes effect immediately. It will remain valid for one year, unless the Thai Cabinet decides to extend it. Under the new rule, children born in Thailand to foreign parents—who were registered before 1999 and…
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit a new migrant detention center in Florida on Tuesday, July 1. The center, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is located in the remote Everglades and has already drawn public attention and protests. The facility is a temporary immigration detention center being built at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. It earned its nickname due to its location in the wild wetlands, full of alligators, crocodiles, and even pythons. A Florida official said the natural landscape makes it hard to escape, so it needs very little man-made security. Trump is expected to visit the site…
The Indonesian government is asking South Korea to launch a full investigation into the death of Ngadiman, a 39-year-old migrant worker from Cilacap, Central Java. He died in a workplace accident at a metal factory in South Korea. Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding, said on Sunday that the government is fully committed to following up on the case. “We will push for legal action in South Korea. The state is here and will not stay silent,” he said while speaking in Tangerang, Banten. Ngadiman had gone to work in South Korea through the…
Migrant crossings across the English Channel are getting worse each day, according to GB News Home and Security Editor Mark White. While reporting live, he revealed that four more small boats were trying to reach the UK, showing that the crisis is far from slowing down. “These boats are moving slowly, likely because they are full of migrants,” Mark said. “Each boat we saw yesterday carried over 70 people. Nearly 600 migrants arrived just yesterday.” He warned that the situation could get even worse in the coming months. July through October usually brings calm waters, which makes it easier for…
President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is developing a new plan to issue temporary passes to migrant workers in the agricultural and hospitality industries. This move comes after strong concerns from employers who rely on migrant labour but fear losing workers due to ongoing deportation efforts. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said he wants to protect farmers and hotel owners from the damage caused when long-time workers are suddenly taken away. He explained that many of these workers have been in the U.S. for years, performing demanding jobs that many Americans are unwilling to do. While Trump said…
The UK government is preparing to unveil a new migrant exchange agreement with France, known as the “one-in, one-out” deal, aimed at curbing the surge in illegal Channel crossings and breaking smuggling networks. According to reports from The Times, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to formally announce the initiative next week. Under this new plan, individuals deported from the UK would be exchanged for others in France who have legitimate reasons to relocate to Britain, such as family reunification. The approach is designed to send a clear message: those who pay smugglers for…