Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

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…

More than 70 migrant job seekers are currently sleeping in Gullino Park, located in the town of Saluzzo in northern Italy’s Piedmont region. These individuals, mostly from African countries, have arrived in search of seasonal work in the fruit-picking industry. Their growing presence and lack of shelter have sparked concern from both residents and local authorities, prompting an emergency community meeting on July 17. The meeting, held at the office of the prefect, brought together a wide range of stakeholders. Prefect Mariano Savastano chaired the discussion, which included local government officials, social service organizations, and aid groups such as the…

Tensions escalated in the early hours of Friday as French riot police clashed with a group of migrants in the northern coastal town of Gravelines. The confrontation unfolded around 5:30 a.m., involving stone-throwing and street fires near a local park. The incident highlights the rising strain on coastal towns in France amid the continued surge in migrant attempts to cross the English Channel into the UK. Footage captured by reporters on the scene showed several migrants—some wearing life jackets—hurling rocks at riot officers from a distance. In response, the Gendarmerie and Police Nationale deployed tear gas and formed shielded lines…

Germany has joined the UK in a major agreement to fight illegal migration, signing a new treaty that allows German police to confiscate small boats used to smuggle migrants across the English Channel. The treaty, signed on July 17, marks a shift in Germany’s laws and support for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to tackle human trafficking. Before this new deal, smuggling people to non-EU countries like the UK wasn’t a criminal offense under German law. That legal loophole made it hard for German police to act against traffickers sending boats across the Channel. But under the new pact,…

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Labour Minister, Yolanda Díaz, has made a strong call for the immediate legal regularization of 500,000 immigrants living in Spain. Her statement came after four days of violent clashes between far-right activists and North African migrants in the southern town of Torre Pacheco. Speaking to public broadcaster TVE on July 16, Díaz called on Spain’s Congress to urgently pass a law to formalize the status of these undocumented migrants. She condemned the violence in Torre Pacheco and placed the blame squarely on the far-right and the conservative People’s Party (PP), accusing them of fueling xenophobic…

The government of Sikkim has issued a directive to all companies in the state to provide proper housing, regular wages, and health support for migrant workers. This move is aimed at improving the living and working conditions of around 50,000 migrant employees working across various industries in the Himalayan state. Labour Secretary Bhim Thatal emphasized that all employers must comply with the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Rules of 1979, which require companies to provide suitable accommodation for their workers. He noted that many migrants currently live in crowded and poor conditions, which negatively impact their mental and physical health. The state…