Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

Thailand has announced a major step forward for migrant rights by granting migrant children access to school even if they do not have official documents. The new law supports migrant children’s education in Thailand and ensures that no child is denied learning because of their legal status. The education law was published in the Royal Gazette on January 30, 2026. It guarantees the right to education for all children living in Thailand, regardless of nationality, household registration, or immigration status. This means schools can no longer refuse to enroll children who lack proper documents. Under the new system, children without…

The UK migration debate after a murder case has intensified after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Britain should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and adopt tougher migration policies. Her comments followed the killing of Rhiannon Whyte, a 27-year-old asylum hotel worker, in a case that has drawn strong public and political reactions. Speaking to GB News, Badenoch said the current system had failed and argued that stronger laws are needed to prevent dangerous individuals from entering or remaining in the country. She stated that leaving the ECHR would allow the UK to deport foreign criminals more easily…

Fourteen Indian migrant workers stranded in Dubai have appealed for help to return home safely after facing serious problems linked to unpaid wages. The workers, who are from different districts of Jharkhand, said they have not received salaries for months and are struggling to afford food and accommodation. Their case has drawn attention to the growing issue of Indian migrant workers stranded in Dubai due to labour disputes. According to officials, the workers sent a video explaining their situation and asking the government for urgent support. Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, confirmed that authorities have…

Greek authorities have arrested a truck driver at the Greece-Turkey border on suspicion of migrant smuggling. The arrest took place at the Kipi border crossing near Alexandroupoli, a key entry point into Greece. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about migrant smuggling Greece Turkey border routes. According to police, the arrest happened on Sunday during a routine border inspection. Customs officers discovered four migrants hidden inside the truck. They used carbon dioxide detection equipment, which can identify people concealed in vehicles, to locate the individuals. Officials said the migrants were attempting to enter Greece illegally. The truck was immediately confiscated as…

Brazil has received international praise for its migrant support efforts after the International Organization for Migration commended the country’s approach to inclusion and protection. The recognition came during an official visit by IOM Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdiker, who met with top government officials and toured migrant reception and integration centres. The visit showed how Brazil migrant support efforts focus on dignity, safety, and access to essential services. During the visit, Abdiker highlighted Brazil’s people-focused migration policies. He noted that the country’s investment in public systems is helping migrants and returning nationals access protection, healthcare, documentation, and long-term opportunities. According…

Six Italian officers are set to stand trial in a case linked to one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in recent European history. The trial, which will take place in Crotone in southern Italy, focuses on the events surrounding the February 2023 disaster off the coast of Steccato di Cutro in Calabria. The tragedy claimed the lives of at least 94 people, including 35 children, and has raised serious questions about how rescue operations are handled in the Mediterranean. The officers on trial include two members of the Italian Coast Guard and four officers from the Customs Police, known as…

The European Union is considering funding a new Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Benghazi, eastern Libya, according to reports that have drawn attention from migrant rights groups and humanitarian organizations. The proposed center would operate in an area controlled by forces loyal to Commander Khalifa Haftar, a powerful figure in eastern Libya. EU officials have confirmed that around three million euros has been planned for the project, although they say no operational work has started yet. If built, the center would be responsible for coordinating search and rescue activities in the eastern Libyan search-and-rescue zone. Ships operating in that…

The company responsible for running much of Australia’s immigration detention system is also deeply involved in immigration enforcement in the United States, where it has faced multiple complaints over the treatment of detainees. The contractor, Management and Training Corporation (MTC), is a major US-based private prison operator whose Australian subsidiary manages both offshore and onshore detention facilities under lucrative government agreements. In recent years, Australia’s Labor government awarded MTC contracts to operate the offshore processing centre on Nauru as well as a large part of the onshore immigration detention network. These deals were granted despite long-standing concerns about the company’s…

The Greek government has introduced a new bill that would sharply increase punishments for migrant smuggling, including the possibility of life imprisonment for those convicted of trafficking people. The proposal, now before parliament, is part of Greece’s effort to crack down on irregular migration while reshaping its broader migration policy. Under the draft law, migrants who commit certain offenses could face immediate expulsion from the country. The bill also includes controversial provisions that could criminalize assistance offered by migrants who already have legal status in Greece. Authorities say these measures are necessary to break smuggling networks, but human rights groups…

The United Kingdom and China are preparing to sign a new border security agreement aimed at stopping the supply of small boats and engines that are used by migrant smuggling gangs. The deal comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing, marking his first official trip to China since taking office and the first by a British prime minister in eight years. The agreement is designed to slow down dangerous small boat crossings across the English Channel. According to the UK government, more than 60 percent of the engines used in small boats crossing the Channel are made in China.…