Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Indonesia is working on a new opportunity to send skilled migrant workers to the Netherlands, focusing on industries like maritime, fisheries, and healthcare. The Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers (P2MI) has begun discussions with two Dutch labor recruitment companies—TOS and Susie Care—to support this international partnership. Deputy Minister of P2MI, Christina Aryani, confirmed the plan after meeting with both companies’ CEOs in Jakarta. She said the government is committed to expanding job placements in Europe for skilled Indonesian workers. “We are interested in placing Indonesian migrant workers in the Netherlands,” Aryani stated during the meeting, according to an…
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that the country is fully prepared to handle a possible mass return of Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand. His statement, made on June 14 through official social media, reassured the nation that all key government agencies are on high alert and ready to respond quickly if needed. Hun Manet said that ministries, border security forces, and local authorities in provinces along the Thai border have already been instructed to coordinate support measures. These include temporary shelters, basic supplies like food and water, and safe travel arrangements for workers crossing back into Cambodia. “If…
A deadly shooting near a migrant camp in northern France has claimed the life of one person and injured five others, including a child, according to local authorities. The incident happened on Saturday near the Loon-Plage camp outside Dunkirk, an area where many migrants gather in hopes of crossing the English Channel to reach the UK. Charlotte Huet, the prosecutor for the northern French city, confirmed that two people were seriously injured and three others had minor wounds. One of those lightly wounded is a child. Police have arrested two individuals, one adult and a 17-year-old. Their nationalities have not…
More than 900 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Friday, according to new government data. The Home Office said 919 people made the dangerous journey across one of the world’s busiest and most hazardous sea routes. The migrants arrived in 14 boats, pushing the total number of people crossing the Channel this year to over 16,000. This marks a sharp increase—42% higher than at the same point in 2024 and nearly 80% more than by this time in 2023. Although Friday’s number is high, it is not the largest daily figure recorded in 2025. That record was…
Four men escaped from a migrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after days of protests inside over poor food and overcrowding. The escape happened at Delaney Hall, a private immigration facility that quickly became a symbol of President Trump’s strict immigration policies. Detainees had been complaining for days about bad food, with many not getting meals on time and some sleeping on the floor because of overcrowding. Tension boiled over on Thursday afternoon when detainees smashed windows and security cameras. Four men were able to escape through a weak wall, according to officials. The escape followed growing anger inside…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man at the center of a major deportation case, has pleaded not guilty to federal migrant smuggling charges. His hearing was held in Tennessee, where U.S. authorities are now pushing to keep him in custody while he awaits trial. During the court session, a federal agent testified that one of Garcia’s alleged associates claimed Garcia made as many as 50 border-to-border smuggling trips each month. For every trip, he was reportedly paid between $1,000 and $1,500. Prosecutors say the key incident that led to the current charges happened in 2022, when Garcia was pulled over…
A Labour minister has admitted he was wrong after claiming that most migrants arriving in the UK on small boats are babies, children, and women. The remark sparked criticism across the political spectrum and was later proven incorrect based on official government data. The comment was made during a broadcast appearance where the minister, Mr. Jones, shared an emotional story from his visit to the UK Border Security Command. He said, “When you see these dinghies put together by organised criminal gangs, and when you see that the majority of people in these boats are children, babies and women…” His…
Migrant workers across the United States are living in constant fear as immigration enforcement operations intensify under the Trump administration. Despite their fears, many say they simply cannot afford to stay home. In places like Oxnard, California, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been seen chasing farmworkers through fields, leading to detainments and widespread panic in agricultural communities. A farmworker interviewed in Spanish by CNN affiliate KABC explained how desperation forces them to show up for work: “With everything happening, it’s hard for us. But we still go wherever there’s work.” This fear is now spreading across industries such…
Migrant communities around the world are doing something powerful. They are keeping old languages and traditions alive, even as they live in fast-changing cities. While many people only see migrants as workers, these communities are also protecting history and culture every day. In cities like New York, Kuala Lumpur, London, and Berlin, migrants are starting language classes in their homes, teaching their children traditional songs, and sharing old recipes through social media. These are small acts, but they mean a lot. They help keep endangered languages and forgotten traditions from disappearing forever. Did you know that one language disappears every…
Ria Money Transfer has officially launched its new Ria Wallet app in Malaysia, a financial tool aimed at supporting unbanked migrant workers. This new app is designed to provide accessible digital financial services such as money transfers, QR code payments, remittances, and digital wage disbursement. Approved by the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Human Resources, the Ria Wallet is a step toward financial inclusion for workers who often lack access to traditional banking services. The app allows users to receive their wages directly into their digital wallets and perform everyday financial transactions with ease. To ensure ease of…