Migration

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Colombia's President Orders Immediate Deportation of Irregular Migrants: 'They Will Leave, It's a Political Decision'

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered the immediate deportation of irregular migrants, affecting nearly 1 million Venezuelans living in the country. The decision has sparked criticism from the opposition and concerns about the potential consequences fo…

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks

Aug 24africanews.com

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks

Protests have erupted in Ben Guerdane, Tunisia, following the sinking of a migrant boat off the southeastern coast, which claimed at least 12 lives and left two missing. The incident has reignited anger in the marginalized city, a known departure point for migrants.

Mediterranean migrant rescue ships threatened by Libyan groups, warns NGO

Aug 24rfi.fr

Mediterranean migrant rescue ships threatened by Libyan groups, warns NGO

A leading group monitoring and providing aid to migrants crossing the Mediterranean have warned that its rescue ships have been facing increasing threats and harassment from Libyan groups.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows boats that were used by migrants and seized by Tunisian coastguards, in Sfax, Tunisia April 26, 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui/File Photo

Aug 23al-monitor.com

Eleven bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia

Eleven bodies have been recovered by Tunisia's coastguard after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank at the weekend en route to Italy. Three others are still unaccounted for.

Aug 23punchng.com

Calling South Africa xenophobic is unfair – Envoy, Moroe

South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, argues that labeling South Africa as xenophobic is unfair, despite recurring violence against migrants.

Aug 23repubblica.it

Sea Watch fined by Interior Ministry: 'We don't collaborate with criminals. The Italian government does'

Sea Watch, a German NGO, has been fined €7,500 and detained for 45 days by the Italian Interior Ministry for allegedly not cooperating with Libyan authorities after rescuing six minors. The NGO vehemently denies collaborating with what it calls "criminals and traffickers,…

Feijóo asks Sánchez to declare a lockdown in Ceuta due to health risks of scabies and tuberculosis

Aug 23elpais.com

Feijóo asks Sánchez to declare a lockdown in Ceuta due to health risks of scabies and tuberculosis

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has urged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to impose a lockdown in Ceuta due to health risks from infectious diseases like scabies and tuberculosis, detected after a mass influx of migrants.

Aug 23theguardian.com

One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included

One Nation MP David Farley concedes party's migration target 'not too different' from Labor's, including skilled workers and backpackers in the 'true' number.

Aug 23punchng.com

1,917 Nigerians sought Netherlands asylum in two years – Report

A report indicates that 1,917 Nigerians applied for asylum in the Netherlands between 2024 and 2025, with applications rising year-on-year and facing an 83% rejection rate in 2025.

Aug 22tehrantimes.com

Iran’s healthcare services to foreign nationals beyond commitments

Iran provides extensive healthcare services to foreign nationals, including refugees and migrants, often exceeding international commitments and shouldering significant costs.

Latest on the entry of immigrants to Ceuta, live | Childhood trusts in transferring girls 'in a few weeks' but admits no concrete proposal has yet been sent to Ceuta

Aug 21elpais.com

Latest on the entry of immigrants to Ceuta, live | Childhood trusts in transferring girls 'in a few weeks' but admits no concrete proposal has yet been sent to Ceuta

Spain's Secretary of State for Youth and Childhood hopes to transfer 500 vulnerable girls from Ceuta to the Peninsula in 'a few weeks,' despite admitting that a concrete proposal has not yet been sent to the Ceuta government.

First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new 'entirely humanitarian' deal

Aug 21euronews.com

First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new 'entirely humanitarian' deal

Liberia has accepted the first 20 of up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States under a new agreement, described by the Liberian government as "entirely humanitarian."

Aug 19zeit.de

Spain to Bring 500 Unaccompanied Minors from Ceuta to Mainland

Spain plans to bring around 500 unaccompanied minors from Ceuta to the mainland, with the help of child protection organizations and regional governments. The minors will be cared for in suitable facilities on the mainland.

Aug 19zeit.de

More Foreign Professions Recognized - Number of Syrians Increases

Germany has seen a significant increase in the recognition of foreign professions, with 86,600 applications approved in the past year, a 10% increase from the previous year. The majority of these applications came from Turkey, Ukraine, Syria, India, and Tunisia.

Latest on the entry of migrants into Ceuta, live | The Government calls for "collaboration between administrations" and accuses the PP of going to Ceuta to "create tension"

Aug 18elpais.com

Latest on the entry of migrants into Ceuta, live | The Government calls for "collaboration between administrations" and accuses the PP of going to Ceuta to "create tension"

The Spanish government is appealing for inter-administrative collaboration to manage the Ceuta migration crisis, while accusing the opposition Popular Party (PP) of politicizing the situation. The PP, in turn, demands a return to normality and the "repatriation" of migrants.

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The President of Ceuta threatens the Government with legal action if the crisis is not resolved in 30 days

Aug 17elpais.com

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The President of Ceuta threatens the Government with legal action if the crisis is not resolved in 30 days

The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has threatened to take the Spanish government to court if it does not adequately address the ongoing migrant crisis within 30 days, accusing Madrid of an insufficient response to the massive influx.

Second Ceuta border push falls flat with security forces ready

Aug 17japantimes.co.jp

Second Ceuta border push falls flat with security forces ready

A second push by migrants to cross the border into Ceuta from Morocco was met with security forces ready, resulting in a handful of would-be migrants being turned back. The move comes after a mass incursion in late July that saw 70,000 people attempt to cross the border, …

Spain's Health Minister: Ceuta Hospital Half Full, No Collapse Amid Migrant Arrivals

Aug 16elpais.com

Spain's Health Minister: Ceuta Hospital Half Full, No Collapse Amid Migrant Arrivals

Spain's Health Minister Mónica García stated that Ceuta's hospital is at half capacity, with no collapse, after attending to 5,800 migrants in two weeks. She condemned associating immigration with disease as xenophobic.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta

Aug 16africanews.com

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta

Moroccan authorities intercepted 294 would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, two weeks after a major influx.

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

Aug 16japantimes.co.jp

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

Morocco's economy is booming, but young Moroccans still dream of life in Europe. Many are attempting to cross the border from Morocco to Spain, despite the risks and the fact that they are not fleeing destitution or conflict.

Moroccan security forces monitor dozens of migrants who have gathered on the outskirts of the border town of Castillejos, Morocco

Aug 15bbc.co.uk

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

Moroccan authorities detained over 100 migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. This follows a large influx last month and heightened security measures.

Aug 15theguardian.com

Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta

More than 100 people were arrested by Moroccan police attempting to cross into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta.

Live Updates on Migrant Entry to Ceuta | Morocco Blocks Hundreds of Sub-Saharan Migrants from Crossing into Ceuta

Aug 15elpais.com

Live Updates on Migrant Entry to Ceuta | Morocco Blocks Hundreds of Sub-Saharan Migrants from Crossing into Ceuta

Moroccan security forces are blocking hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following a previous mass entry of 80,000 people in late July.

Aug 15theguardian.com

Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to ‘follow his lead’

Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan has publicly backed Andrew Bragg and urged colleagues to ‘follow his lead’ after a public speech that has split colleagues and triggered a rebuke from opposition leader, Angus Taylor.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border amid fears of fresh Ceuta migrant surge

Aug 14politico.eu

Spain and Morocco reinforce border amid fears of fresh Ceuta migrant surge

Spain and Morocco have significantly reinforced their shared border around the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, deploying thousands of security officers and soldiers. This action comes in response to viral online calls for a new mass migrant incursion into the city on August 15,…

Ceuta: What Lies Behind the Calls to Cross the Border on August 15th

Aug 14rfi.fr

Ceuta: What Lies Behind the Calls to Cross the Border on August 15th

Following a major migration crisis in late July, new calls for a mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15th are circulating, driven by false rumors and social media manipulation.

Aug 13repubblica.it

Italian Government Rejects German Request to Repatriate Migrants

The Italian government has rejected a German request to repatriate three migrants, including a 22-year-old Somali woman, citing a new migration pact and a need for compensation for migrants arriving in Italy on German NGO ships.

Aug 13jeuneafrique.com

Migratory crisis in Ceuta: Morocco assures it is taking 'all necessary measures'

Morocco is mobilizing forces to prevent further illegal migration to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, following a surge of disinformation on social media and a record influx of migrants in late July.

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The Government reiterates that ministers will not go to the Senate to discuss Ceuta

Aug 10elpais.com

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The Government reiterates that ministers will not go to the Senate to discuss Ceuta

The Spanish government refuses to send ministers to the Senate to discuss the Ceuta migration crisis, while Italy and Denmark call for strict immigration policies and deportation centers. Spain faces internal political criticism and diplomatic friction with Italy over the…

The week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and the Tour de France Femmes

Aug 9france24.com

The week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and the Tour de France Femmes

This week's global events included devastating summer wildfires in the US and Europe, a tragic school shooting in Thailand, and the ongoing excitement of the Tour de France Femmes cycling race.