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‘Only the Poor Are Picked’: Afghan Families in Pakistan Caught in Deportation Drive

‘Only the Poor Are Picked’: Afghan Families in Pakistan Caught in Deportation Drive

As Pakistan continues to send undocumented Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan, it’s the poor who are being hit the hardest. In Karachi and other cities, police are arresting low-income Afghan families, many of whom have

Prison Sentences For Three Who Attacked Stoke Bin Workers

Prison Sentences For Three Who Attacked Stoke Bin Workers

Three men are going to jail because, in March, they attacked refuse workers in Stoke-on-Trent. Joe Corden (29), Jack Spackman (21), and Kyle Worthington (21) received sentences between four years ten months and six and

Channel Crossings: French authorities rescue at least 225 migrants

Channel Crossings: French authorities rescue at least 225 migrants

The French authorities rescued 225 migrants just recently, as scores of people continued their journey in the direction of the UK. Data from the British authorities highlights that 1,452 migrants crossed the Channel to the

UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

In a four-day visit to Bangladesh recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi reiterated UNHCR’s engagement to assist the 1 million Rohingya refugees who are sheltered in the country. Grandi commended the leadership of

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories to Address Labour Shortages

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories to Address Labour Shortages

The Canadian Express Entry system now offers more entry paths to help skilled workers get permanent residency status. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans two Express Entry draws in 2025 to fix significant

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

The United States and Japan have issued travel warnings for their citizens visiting Thailand. The alerts come after Thailand secretly deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on February 27. Officials fear the deportation could

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

Nine NGOs, including the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, recently released a report detailing more than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at the European Union's external borders last year. Pushbacks often lead to serious tragedies. This, according to

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

According to a new report by Doctors for Human Rights (MEDU) migrant workers in southern Italy continue to face tough conditions. The group has been helping workers in the Piana di Gioia Tauro area for

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

New York City has officially ended its $220 million lease agreement with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel. It is an important migrant processing center, amid growing criticism over taxpayer spending. After getting alot of pressure Mayor

Immigration Crackdown Begins in Los Angeles Amid Nationwide Sweep

Immigration Crackdown Begins in Los Angeles Amid Nationwide Sweep

US immigration officials have begun another round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area. The activity follows similar operations in other cities, including Chicago and New York. Activists shared video footage of federal agents