Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called on the UK government to spend £476 million on what he describes as a “kindness” and humanitarian response to migrants crossing the English Channel. The proposal will form the core of his first Christmas message to the nation, where he argues that current spending focused on enforcement and deterrence has failed. According to Mr Polanski, the money should be redirected from policies he says are based on cruelty towards a system built on compassion, dignity and humanity. The £476 million figure refers to funds committed by the former Conservative government to a three-year…

The central police department in the Italian city of Bari, located in the southern region of Puglia, has officially opened a new waiting room for migrants who need to access immigration services. The initiative aims to reduce long queues outside the immigration office and improve the overall experience for foreign citizens who visit the facility. The waiting room was inaugurated on December 22 and is specifically intended for migrants who already have scheduled appointments at the immigration office. While the project may appear small, officials and local leaders say it will have a meaningful impact on the daily lives of…

Northern Italy continues to play a major role in migration, integration, and cross-border movement, as seen during an InfoMigrants visit to Milan, Monfalcone, and Trieste in early October 2025. These cities reflect different sides of migration in Italy, from shelter and social support to employment, health care, education, and border control. Together, they show how migrants experience both opportunity and challenge as they try to rebuild their lives. The journey began in Milan, Italy’s financial capital and one of the cities with the highest number of migrants in the country. Many organizations work there to support migrants, asylum seekers, and…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released an artificial intelligence–generated video that portrays Santa Claus rounding up undocumented migrants, sparking strong reactions online. The holiday-themed video, shared on X late Monday, delivers a clear warning to migrants to leave the United States voluntarily or risk enforcement action during the festive season. In the video, a muscular Santa Claus is shown wearing a red tactical vest marked with ICE insignia. The character is seen detaining an undocumented migrant on the street before escorting him to a federal processing facility. The clip then shows Santa loading the migrant onto an “ICE…

The Indonesian Ministry for Migrant Worker Protection is exploring a new cooperation opportunity with IM Japan to place skilled Indonesian workers in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) scheme. The discussion took place during a meeting at the ministry’s office in Jakarta on Tuesday and reflects Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to expand safe and well-regulated overseas job opportunities for its citizens. Deputy Minister for Migrant Worker Protection Christina Aryani said IM Japan had shown strong interest in working with the ministry on the direct placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Japan. She explained that the proposed cooperation would focus on…

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the successful return of 131 Egyptian citizens from Libya after they were held in a detention centre. The repatriation took place on November 27 and forms part of Egypt’s continued efforts to protect its citizens abroad and ensure their safe return when they face difficult situations. According to an official statement released on Monday, the return followed sustained diplomatic efforts by the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli. These efforts were carried out in close coordination with the relevant Libyan authorities, leading to the release of the detained Egyptians and arrangements for their safe…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has begun implementing a new project in Belarus aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to respond to a possible increase in migrant arrivals at its borders. The project focuses on improving preparedness, coordination, and migration management systems, especially in situations where border pressure may rise. The initiative, titled “Strengthening the Capacity of the State Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus in Response to a Possible Increase in Migrant Arrivals at the Border,” is being carried out in cooperation with Belarusian authorities. According to information released by the State Border Committee, the project is…

Six UK immigration officers have been charged with serious criminal offences after an investigation found they were allegedly involved in stealing money from migrants and laundering the proceeds. The charges follow a Home Office investigation into misconduct that reportedly occurred between August 2021 and November 2022, raising significant concerns about the abuse of power within the immigration system. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), all six officers have been charged with money laundering. Five of them also face charges of conspiracy to steal and misconduct in public office. The investigation led to the suspension and arrest of all six…

Dr. Mary-Ann Stephenson, the newly appointed chair of Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has cautioned against portraying migration as a major threat to the United Kingdom. She emphasised that such framing contributes to the “demonisation of migrants” and creates difficulties for both migrants and ethnic minority communities living in the country. Her remarks come amid heated political debates over the UK’s relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), particularly in immigration cases. The ECHR, incorporated into UK law through the Human Rights Act, has been criticised by right-wing politicians who claim it restricts deportations of illegal…

Iran has announced new plans to make the visa process easier for Afghan citizens, as part of efforts to improve bilateral relations and reduce challenges faced by migrants. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting between Iran’s Deputy Ambassador and the Governor of Herat, where both sides discussed migration concerns, trade cooperation, and regional stability. According to a statement from the Herat provincial government, Iran’s Deputy Ambassador, Seyed Hossein Mortazavi, met with Sheikh Mawlavi Islamjar, the Governor of Herat. The meeting focused on improving the conditions of Afghan migrants in Iran, strengthening diplomatic relations, and expanding economic and trade…