Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
A former US Marine Corps veteran from Texas is now paralysed and in critical condition after being shot by a migrant who had entered the country illegally and had a record of four previous arrests. The incident has sparked widespread anger and reignited debates over border security and failures in the justice system. The victim, 44-year-old Jimmy Friesenhahn, served 14 years in the Marine Corps, including deployments to Iraq. He was working as a security guard at El Patio Sports Bar in San Antonio when he was allegedly shot by 29-year-old Wilmer Vladmir Ortega Ruiz. The attack happened in the…
A new travel ban announced by former US President Donald Trump has officially taken effect, causing a surge of protests in Los Angeles as many criticize the administration’s renewed hardline stance on immigration. The order bars citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, mostly nations affected by conflict and displacement. The ban, which Trump claimed was necessary to stop the entry of “terrorists,” became active on Monday. The announcement has fueled public anger, especially in Los Angeles, where thousands of protesters clashed with police and National Guard troops. Demonstrators took to the streets following a wave of arrests…
A UK government program meant to help migrant care workers find new jobs after being exploited has helped less than 4% of them, new data shows. This is raising serious questions about whether the government is doing enough to fix problems in the care industry. Between May 2024 and April 2025, over 28,000 migrant care workers were referred to special job-finding hubs. These workers had tied visas, meaning they were only allowed to work for the employers who sponsored their visas. But many lost their jobs when it was discovered that hundreds of employers were abusing the system. According to…
Migrant detainees held at a U.S. immigration facility in Miami protested on Thursday over worsening conditions. The protest happened at the Krome Detention Center, where people in custody used their bodies to form the letters “SOS” in the courtyard. News helicopters filmed the scene, which quickly gained attention. NPR reporter Jasmine Garsd has been covering problems at this center for months. She has spoken with many detainees and their families about how hard life is inside the detention center. One of the biggest issues right now is severe overcrowding, with ICE facilities across Florida holding more people than they are…
A French man has been jailed over the racist killing of his Tunisian neighbor in what prosecutors are calling the first far-right attack in France officially labeled as terrorism. The deadly shooting happened last Saturday in Puget-sur-Argens, a town in southern France, and has sparked fresh fears about growing racism in the country. France is home to the largest Muslim population in the European Union. This incident has put a spotlight on long-standing problems of anti-Muslim and anti-migrant bias. Experts say these forms of racism are deeply rooted in French society and politics. The victim, a man from Tunisia, was…
Trade unions from 36 countries have filed a major complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) over the poor treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. The unions are asking for a full investigation into the country’s labour practices, calling it a serious human rights issue. This action comes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about worker safety during rapid development. Luc Triangle, the secretary-general of the International Trade Union Confederation, said this complaint is a call for urgent and honest reform. He stressed that more migrant workers should not have to die…
A Guatemalan migrant who says he was wrongfully deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has now been returned to the United States. This is the first known case where the Trump administration followed a judge’s order to bring a deported migrant back. The man, known in court documents as O.C.G., returned to the US on Wednesday. His legal team confirmed he landed safely and got in touch with the lawyers handling his case. He is currently being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to Trina Realmuto, head of the National Immigration Litigation Alliance. The Trump administration…
Algeria has expelled more than 16,000 African migrants to Niger since April 2024. This number already makes up over half of all the expulsions Algeria carried out in the entire previous year, according to an official source who spoke to AFP. Most of the migrants were from Niger or other West African countries. Many of them had used Algeria as a stop on their journey to Europe. However, Algeria has been sending these migrants back to Niger for over 10 years. On June 1 and 2, local officials in Arlit, a city in northern Niger, said 1,466 migrants arrived in…
Authorities in Bulgaria have arrested 18 people in a large operation targeting a group that smuggled Syrian migrants from Türkiye to Western Europe. The raid was carried out on June 3 with support from Europol and police forces from Greece, Romania, and Moldova. The criminal group used different types of vehicles, including vans, trucks, tourist caravans, and even car assistance platforms, to transport the migrants. Many of the vehicles had hidden compartments specially built in Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Romania to hide people during the journey. These vehicles could travel long distances without stopping at shelters or checkpoints, helping smugglers move…
France is planning to stop small boats carrying asylum seekers at sea, on rivers, and near beaches as part of a new crackdown on illegal Channel crossings. This move comes after strong pressure from the UK government and a record number of migrant arrivals this year. A UK Home Office source told The Guardian that French officials have now agreed to take action not just on the beaches, but also in nearby waters and inland canals. The goal is to stop the so-called “taxi boats” — small vessels that carry people along rivers to points where they can cross the…