Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

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…

President Donald Trump’s recent decision to send National Guard troops to California, claiming they must “liberate” Los Angeles from a so-called “migrant invasion,” has sparked major debate. His comments, echoed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, described migration as a force that “unravels” society. However, a closer examination of federal and state data presents a significantly different picture. While Trump and Miller paint a scene of chaos, immigration numbers in California remain consistent with long-standing trends and show no sign of the massive surge described by the administration. According to the Department of Homeland Security and California’s…

Thousands of Sudanese refugees who once sought safety in Egypt are now turning to Libya as economic hardship and a government crackdown force them out of the country. Many of these refugees, like 25-year-old Bahr el-Din Yakoub, are now risking dangerous desert treks and deadly sea crossings to reach Europe, especially through Greece and other Eastern Mediterranean routes. Yakoub fled Khartoum after a missile strike killed his friends, only to find Egypt increasingly unwelcoming. After months of struggling without proper documents, Yakoub headed to Libya—a move that reflects a growing trend among Sudanese migrants who now see Libya, despite its…

Turkey has launched a major operation to stop migrant smuggling across the country. In just two weeks, Turkish security forces caught 273 people believed to be organizing illegal migration. These operations took place in 51 provinces, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Out of the 273 people caught, 98 have been officially arrested. The rest are still under investigation. At the same time, 1,022 irregular migrants were also found and taken in by the authorities. Minister Yerlikaya shared the news on social media, praising the police and other agencies involved. The crackdown was led by the police departments’ anti-smuggling teams…

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed the shocking mistreatment of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, who are facing severe exploitation, racism, and abuse despite promises of reform by Saudi authorities. Titled “Locked in, left out: the hidden lives of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia”, the 96-page report documents the stories of over 70 Kenyan women who had previously worked in Saudi homes. Many of them were lured with false promises by Kenyan recruiters, only to end up trapped in appalling conditions once they arrived. The women reported working for more than 16 hours daily without rest,…

Ethnic minority NHS staff who were born overseas face even greater discrimination than their UK-born colleagues, a new study reveals. This “double disadvantage” — shaped by both their ethnicity and migrant background — affects their pay and limits their chances for career growth. The study, published in JRSM Open, utilized data from the UK-REACH project and analyzed the employment patterns of over 5,700 NHS healthcare workers under the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scale. This scale includes a wide range of staff, such as nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals. Researchers found that even when adjusting for factors like education,…