Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

A Venezuelan migrant, Neiyerver Andrián Leon Rengel, has filed a formal claim with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleging he was illegally deported from the United States under the Trump-era Alien Enemies Act despite having legal temporary status. His case, which now involves accusations of human rights abuses and violations of due process, is raising new concerns about US immigration enforcement practices. Rengel was deported in March to El Salvador, where he was detained at the notorious CECOT prison, a high-security facility known for severe conditions. He was one of 18 migrants labeled as affiliates of the criminal group…

With anti-immigration protests spreading across Spain and public opinion shifting toward stricter border control, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez now faces mounting domestic pressure to harden his government’s migration stance. However, while other EU nations tighten policies, Spain stands apart—choosing a more moderate approach that has left the country politically isolated in Brussels. Recent unrest in Torre Pacheco, a small farming town in southeastern Spain, highlighted growing tensions. The town witnessed five nights of violent clashes following the assault of an elderly person. Though misinformation and far-right mobilisation played a major role in fuelling the anger, the riots underscored a broader…

Members of the UK’s largest neo-Nazi groups have been linked to anti-migrant protests outside a hotel in Epping, Essex, leading to 10 arrests. The protests were reportedly organized through a Facebook group called “Epping Says No,” which is managed by two known members of the far-right Homeland Party. This party is a breakaway group from the Patriotic Alternative, both known for spreading fascist and racist ideologies. The protests targeted the Bell Hotel in Epping, which has been rumoured to accommodate asylum seekers. Law enforcement authorities have become increasingly concerned, especially as the Homeland Party members issued a “national call to…

Indonesia has successfully repatriated 232 of its citizens who were previously detained in Malaysia for immigration-related offences. The operation was led by the Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru and carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Immigration Department. This is part of a larger effort to help undocumented Indonesian migrant workers return home safely and legally. The repatriation took place on Monday, July 21, 2025, and involved two groups of migrant workers. Both groups were transported by sea from Pasir Gudang International Ferry Terminal in Johor, Malaysia, to Batam Center Port in Indonesia’s Riau Islands. The first group had…

As Gurgaon authorities step up efforts to identify and deport undocumented foreign nationals, a wave of panic has spread among Bengali-speaking migrant workers—many of them Indian citizens—prompting hundreds to flee the city. In slums and working-class neighborhoods, fear is palpable, with families packing up and leaving for their native districts in West Bengal, unsure whether they or their loved ones will be detained next. Chavi Bibi, 39, watched helplessly as her husband was picked up during a sudden police operation. “They didn’t even let him change his clothes,” she said, standing outside the community centre in Sector 40 that has…

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.…