Migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-immigrant protesters to leave the country. Many report intimidation and violence, with some fleeing their homes to gather in open fields. The government warns against scapegoating, while protesters cite economic hardship and strained public services.
Spain's immigration amnesty program has received approximately 900,000 applications to regularize status, nearly double the initial expectation of 500,000. The program, which ends in two weeks, has already approved 40% of applications, granting 360,000 temporary work permits. Critics argue it encourages illegal immigration and strains public services, while the government emphasizes Spain's welcoming stance.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-migrant protesters to leave the country. Many foreigners, primarily from Malawi, are gathering in open fields, fearing for their lives due to intimidation and violence. Protest organizers deny xenophobia, citing economic hardship and strain on public services as reasons for their demands. The government has warned against scapegoating and outlined a plan to address illegal migration, but fears of renewed xenophobic violence persist.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-migrant protesters, sparking fear and trauma. Many are gathering in open fields, seeking refuge as some report violent intimidation and threats. Neighboring countries are arranging repatriations, while political parties are accused of using misinformation ahead of local elections.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-migrant protesters. Many, like Esnat Joseph from Malawi, fear for their lives amidst threats of violence and forced repatriation, while protest organizers claim they are addressing economic hardship and illegal immigration.
Hundreds of Libyans protested outside the UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, demanding the removal of undocumented migrants and accusing the agency of seeking to settle them in Libya. The UNHCR denied these claims, stating they work to find solutions outside the country.
The EU has agreed to strengthen measures against undocumented migrants, including establishing detention facilities outside the EU for deportations. This move, driven by rising anti-immigrant sentiment, has drawn criticism from human rights groups concerned about potential human rights violations.
India's ruling BJP party has ordered the creation of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, sparking fears of arbitrary expulsions among minorities, particularly Muslims.
Malaysian rescuers were searching on Tuesday for 14 Indonesians missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented migrants sank off Pangkor Island, the latest emergency along a dangerous sea route used by workers trying to enter Malaysia by boat. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said 23 people, comprising 16 men and seven women, had been rescued after the boat went down in waters off the resort island in Perak state early on Monday. Authorities believe 37 people were on board,...
