Migrant workers

New York City opens tent shelter for bussed-in asylum seekersNew York City opens tent shelter for bussed-in asylum seekers

New York City opens tent shelter for bussed-in asylum seekers

US - New York City has set up a temporary tent shelter to house refugees busted into the city by…

October 21, 2022
More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto RicoMore than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico - More than 100 Haitian migrants have been found on a desert island off Puerto Rico as Haiti…

October 19, 2022
Amnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus borderAmnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus border

Amnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus border

Latvia - Amnesty International alleges that Latvia "brutally" pushed migrants back to Belarus and even tortured some. A new report…

October 18, 2022
LexisNexis to provide giant database of personal information to ICELexisNexis to provide giant database of personal information to ICE

LexisNexis to provide giant database of personal information to ICE

US - According to papers provided to The Intercept, THE POPULAR LEGAL RESEARCH and data trading company, LexisNexis agreed to…

October 17, 2022
UN condemns ‘deeply distressing’ discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey borderUN condemns ‘deeply distressing’ discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

UN condemns ‘deeply distressing’ discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

Greece - The UN Refugee Agency said it was "deeply saddened" by the discovery of nearly 100 naked men on…

October 17, 2022
EU sounds the alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia  EU sounds the alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia  

EU sounds the alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia

Serbia - A visa-free agreement between the European Union and Serbia is under scrutiny following a sharp increase in illegal…

October 15, 2022
US to take in some Venezuelans but will send most back to MexicoUS to take in some Venezuelans but will send most back to Mexico

US to take in some Venezuelans but will send most back to Mexico

US - The United States and Mexico have announced a joint migration plan under which the majority of Venezuelan asylum…

October 14, 2022
Thousands wait in Colombian town on trek to reach Darien GapThousands wait in Colombian town on trek to reach Darien Gap

Thousands wait in Colombian town on trek to reach Darien Gap

Colombia - The group, described by Colombian government officials as a humanitarian crisis, gathered in Necocli, a mandatory stop on…

October 13, 2022
Germany struggles to find housing for more than a million refugeesGermany struggles to find housing for more than a million refugees

Germany struggles to find housing for more than a million refugees

German - On Tuesday, the German government pledged more support to cities and towns that are trying to accommodate the…

October 12, 2022
Parties on left and right back controversial plan to send asylum seekers to RwandaParties on left and right back controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Parties on left and right back controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Denmark - When the leaders of Denmark's main political parties faced each other last week in the first televised debate…

October 11, 2022