Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
More than 740 Afghan migrant families have recently returned to Afghanistan after being deported from Pakistan and Iran, according to officials. The High Commission for Addressing Migrants confirmed that a total of 747 families — approximately 5,115 people — were forcibly repatriated through several key border points. These include Torkham in Nangarhar, Spin Boldak in Kandahar, Islam Qala in Herat, and Abrisham in Nimruz. Authorities say they have been working to support these returnees during their difficult journey. The commission facilitated various services such as registration, verification, and reception. Migrants also received health services, financial support, transportation help, and access…
Catholic immigration advocates are praising a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that temporarily blocks the Trump administration from deporting certain migrants accused of gang ties using a wartime law. The order halts deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which President Trump reactivated in March to target Venezuelan migrants allegedly linked to the Tren De Aragua gang. Anna Gallagher, the executive director of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), said the court’s decision is an important move to stop what she called a dangerous misuse of power. She explained that using a wartime law to remove migrants without proper…
Thousands of migrant workers in Lebanon are enduring harsh and abusive conditions, many of which go unnoticed and unaddressed. A new update from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has shed light on the suffering of these workers, particularly women from countries like Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Sudan. One of the main issues facing these migrants is the kafala sponsorship system. Under this system, domestic workers are tied to their employers and stripped of their freedom. Employers often withhold legal documents, refuse to let them leave the house, and deny them contact with their families. Many are overworked, underpaid—or not paid at all—and…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a new Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Burao, a key town in Somaliland, the self-declared autonomous region of Somalia. This new centre is expected to provide vital protection and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable migrants passing through the area. According to IOM, the Burao MRC is part of a broader strategy to improve the support available to migrants moving along key transit routes in East Africa. It will act as a safe hub offering life-saving services such as emergency shelter, healthcare, mental health support, and voluntary return options for those who wish to…
A group of US Democratic lawmakers has traveled to El Salvador to urge the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a US resident who was wrongly deported and remains in prison despite a ruling from the US Supreme Court. The delegation, made up of Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Robert Garcia, Maxwell Frost, and Maxine Dexter, is calling out what they see as a serious violation of constitutional rights and due process. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported from Maryland, where he had lived with his wife and child, and sent to El Salvador last month along with hundreds of other migrants. This was…
Russia is preparing to launch a new system that will monitor the school records of migrant children in a bid to improve education access and integration. This initiative, led by the Interior Ministry, will require education departments across Russia to report information about migrant students directly to government officials. A new bill, already supported by the government’s legislative commission, will change federal laws related to foreign citizens and migration rules. Once passed, regional education authorities must send regular updates to the Interior Ministry. These updates will include data like school enrollment, test scores in Russian language, expulsions, and even applications…
A South African man has been arrested at the Beitbridge border post for helping undocumented migrants enter the country illegally for as little as R300. Border Management Authority (BMA) officials caught the man through drone surveillance as he attempted to leave the patrol zone in Musina, Limpopo, with two undocumented individuals. According to BMA officials, the man operated just 500 meters away from the port of entry, using a nearby carport as a base. Surveillance footage showed another suspected facilitator speaking with a migrant before exchanging money through a red gate. However, that individual managed to escape before authorities could…
Migrants across Latin America are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembering him as a powerful voice who stood up for their rights during times of pain and uncertainty. From countries deep in South America to the northern borders of Mexico, men, women, and children paid tribute to the late Argentine pontiff who passed away at the age of 88. For many, Pope Francis was more than a religious leader—he was a symbol of hope during their dangerous journeys to escape poverty, violence, and harsh immigration policies. In the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez, migrants gathered at shelters and…
Twelve migrant workers were admitted to a Government Medical College hospital in Kochi, Kerala, after suffering from food poisoning, according to officials on Friday. The group first reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea on Thursday afternoon and initially sought medical help at the Taluk government hospital in Tripunithura, a region in Kochi. As their condition worsened, health officials quickly decided to shift them to the Government Medical College Hospital. The workers were rushed to the emergency department around 8:30 PM for more advanced treatment and monitoring. Doctors acted swiftly to stabilise their condition and prevent further complications. Authorities confirmed…
A man has been arrested in the rural area of Nea Manolada, Ilia, in northwestern Peloponnese for holding eight migrants captive in a house and forcing them to work on farms. The arrest happened on Thursday after Greek police received an alert through the European emergency number 112. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the eight migrants locked inside a small room, all of them held against their will. The suspect, who is a foreign national, is now facing serious charges of illegal detention. Meanwhile, police are actively searching for another foreign national who is believed to be…