Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

A growing number of Afghan migrants are being deported from Pakistan, facing abuse and mistreatment along the way. The deportations, which have been increasing over recent days, are taking place at the Spin Boldak crossing in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. According to local officials, the deported migrants are being sent back to Afghanistan after receiving essential aid, such as food, shelter, and medicine. In the last three days alone, over 100 families have been forced to return to Afghanistan through this crossing point. Abdul Bari, head of Borders, Tribes, and Ethnic Affairs in Kandahar, spoke to TOLOnews, highlighting that even legal…

Amnesty International has called on the governments of Mexico and Jamaica to better protect their migrant workers and improve their detention systems. This appeal followed a recent review by the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, which took place in early April. In an official oral statement, Amnesty said both countries should renegotiate their labour agreements with Canada, especially under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The group asked for better protections that would allow migrant workers in Canada to change jobs and employers freely, which is something…

Donald Trump, on his first day back as President of the United States, signed an important executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. The order was signed at the White House about eight hours after his second inauguration on January 20, 2025. As he signed it, Trump said, “That’s a big one,” showing how serious this new rule is. The new order means that children born in the U.S. to parents who entered the country illegally will no longer become automatic citizens. Trump’s team explained that this change would apply from now on.…

Police in Cyprus have revised their original account of a violent incident involving migrants in the Oroklini area, as six people have now been arrested in connection with the attack. The incident occurred last Saturday at a housing complex and resulted in a 27-year-old man being critically injured and a two-month-old baby being hospitalised. The latest updates come after public concern and media inquiries questioned the initial police statement, which claimed that masked assailants had launched the attack. The police have now clarified that, based on updated witness statements and evidence, the individuals involved were wearing surgical masks rather than…

A dramatic case unfolding in Germany has sparked renewed calls for former President Donald Trump to step in and defend the rights of American citizens abroad. A 20-year-old American woman, reportedly working as a civilian contractor at Ramstein Air Base, is facing trial after fatally stabbing a 64-year-old African migrant she says sexually assaulted her. The incident occurred in June 2024 at the Kaiserslautern train station in southwest Germany. Reports say that after the man, Alem Tekeste, allegedly grabbed her inappropriately, she brandished a knife in self-defense. When Tekeste then grabbed her arm, she broke free and stabbed him in…

A tragic incident has rocked Vermont and the nation after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot during a traffic stop involving a migrant suspect. The deadly encounter happened Monday afternoon on Interstate 91 near Coventry, close to the Canadian border. Sources told the New York Post that the agent, who had served for 13 years, was conducting a routine stop when the situation turned violent. At least two individuals were reportedly in the vehicle. One of the suspects was also killed in the exchange. Law enforcement has yet to confirm the shooter’s immigration status. This deadly confrontation occurred…

French presidential hopeful Laurent Wauquiez has triggered widespread outrage after suggesting that migrants awaiting deportation should be sent to the remote French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, located off Canada’s coast. His comments have not only angered political opponents but also stirred division within his own conservative party. Wauquiez, one of several candidates aiming to lead the conservatives in the 2027 presidential election, made the proposal in an interview with JDNews magazine. His idea appears to be part of a broader strategy to take a tougher stance on immigration and appeal to right-wing voters. However, his call to isolate…

Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has unveiled a strong anti-migration agenda as he prepares to lead a new coalition government. His plan, revealed on Wednesday, aims to revive the economy and tighten the country’s immigration rules, with a sharp focus on border control and repatriation. Merz, the conservative leader of the Union bloc, said his government would work to “largely end irregular migration.” He announced plans for a “repatriation offensive,” suspending family reunions for many migrants, labeling more nations as “safe countries of origin,” and tightening entry at the country’s borders. The February election, which followed the collapse of Olaf…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has instructed New York City to return an additional $106 million in grants meant to support migrants, intensifying a standoff between the Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams. The funds, originally intended for shelter and migrant care, were deemed by FEMA to be inconsistent with President Trump’s mission to curb illegal immigration. This decision follows a previous move in February, when FEMA already pulled back $80 million from the city’s accounts. Together, the clawbacks total $188 million. City officials say all the money has already been spent, mostly on running shelters for migrants across…

In a sweeping move that could reshape how immigration is enforced across the United States, the Trump administration has issued a massive request for proposals to contractors. This request aims to secure new detention facilities, transport services, medical care, guards, and administrative operations — potentially worth as much as $45 billion over the next two years. This would represent a huge leap from the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention budget of around $3.4 billion. Although ICE does not yet have that funding in hand, the recent Republican-approved budget plan has outlined up to $175 billion for immigration-related activities…