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,...
