Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Australia is witnessing a major demographic shift, with Indian migrants expected to surpass the British as the largest overseas-born population in the country by 2025. According to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of Indian-born Australians has more than doubled over the last decade, reflecting a growing trend of migration from Asia-Pacific nations rather than Europe. As of June 2024, 916,330 India-born residents are living in Australia—up from 411,240 in 2014. In contrast, the number of British-born Australians has gradually decreased, from 1.01 million in 2014 to 963,560 in 2024. At this pace, Indian…
A dramatic eight-hour standoff between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and a 29-year-old Guatemalan man ended Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas, when the migrant surrendered after hiding in a backyard tree. The man, identified as Raul Ical, had reportedly climbed the tree in an attempt to avoid being detained. The incident began in the morning when ICE agents, accompanied by Texas state police, tried to serve Ical a “criminal warrant.” Upon their arrival, Ical abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot, eventually climbing into a tree in a local neighborhood where he remained for most of the day.…
The Swedish government has introduced a new proposal aimed at tightening welfare access for non-EU migrants, as part of its broader efforts to reduce immigration and strengthen the link between social benefits and financial contribution to society. The new policy would require migrants from outside the European Union—including international students and workers from third countries—to have lived legally in Sweden for at least five consecutive years before becoming eligible for most social welfare benefits. These benefits include key forms of support such as child allowance, sick pay, and parental leave. The Swedish Minister for Social Insurance, Anna Tenje, emphasized that…
More than 400 migrants are feared to be crossing the English Channel toward the UK in one of the largest single-day movements this year. UK Border Force teams rushed early Tuesday to try to stop up to seven small boats launched by smugglers, according to GB News. If all those migrants reach British waters, the yearly total would jump to nearly 11,000, just one day after surpassing the 10,000 mark. On Monday alone, 473 people arrived on eight boats, raising serious concerns about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to “smash the gangs” responsible for the crossings. The total number of…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over airstrikes that hit a detention centre for African migrants in Yemen. His reaction comes after reports confirmed the attack, which has raised serious alarm at the United Nations. Speaking through his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres said the strikes are a growing danger to civilians in the country. The UN is calling on all involved in the conflict to follow international humanitarian law and protect innocent people. “These strikes pose a rising threat to the civilian population in Yemen,” said Dujarric. “We continue to urge all parties to respect their legal obligations,…
More than 72,000 migrants have died or gone missing while trying to reach safety since 2014, according to the United Nations. The shocking number was revealed in a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), part of the UN, which tracks global migration. The report shows that 2023 was the deadliest year on record, with at least 8,938 people dying on migration routes. Most of these deaths happened in countries facing crises such as war, poverty, or natural disasters. Amy Pope, the head of the IOM, said many people take dangerous journeys because they have no safe options…
The UK government is moving to introduce stricter immigration laws aimed at reducing the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels and stopping convicted sex offenders from claiming refugee protection. These new rules come in response to growing public concern following incidents such as the chemical attack in Clapham by Abdul Ezedi, who was previously convicted of a sexual offence before being granted asylum. Under the proposed changes, any foreign national convicted of a crime that places them on the UK’s sex offenders register will automatically be denied refugee status, regardless of the length of their sentence. This marks a…
Spain is working on a plan to relocate thousands of migrant children and teenagers from overcrowded regions like the Canary Islands and Ceuta. Still, political disagreements are making it difficult to move forward. The Ministry of Youth and Childhood had planned to meet with Spain’s autonomous regions on April 28 to discuss the relocation plan. However, the meeting was delayed due to a widespread power outage affecting much of the Iberian Peninsula. The aim was to set rules for relocating about 4,400 unaccompanied minors across Spain, easing pressure on frontline areas. The plan is backed by a decree law passed…
At least eight African migrants have tragically lost their lives after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia. The incident occurred in the waters near Abwabed, a coastal area close to the city of Sfax, a popular departure point for many African migrants attempting to make the perilous journey to Europe. The boat, which was carrying dozens of people, sank while navigating the Mediterranean, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants seeking a better life. The Tunisian coast guard responded to the emergency, recovering the bodies of eight victims, who were confirmed dead after the incident. These individuals are…
A deadly US military strike on a detention centre in Yemen has killed at least 68 people and injured 47, according to reports from Houthi-affiliated media. The attack, which took place in the Saada governorate — a stronghold of the Houthi rebels — targeted a facility holding African migrants, many of whom had risked their lives to travel through Yemen on their way to work in Saudi Arabia. The migrant detention centre was reportedly holding around 115 individuals from Ethiopia and other African nations at the time of the strike. The victims, who had been detained during their perilous journey…