Migrant workers

Dozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coastDozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coast

Dozens die after migrant boat sinks off Syrian coast

Syria - The number of people found dead has risen to 34, the Syrian health ministry said in a statement…

September 23, 2022
Lured and caught into slavery in Southeast AsiaLured and caught into slavery in Southeast Asia

Lured and caught into slavery in Southeast Asia

Cambodia - It was an offer he could not refuse: an easy job abroad, a decent salary, and even the…

September 22, 2022
Texas sheriff launches investigation into flights of migrants from the United StatesTexas sheriff launches investigation into flights of migrants from the United States

Texas sheriff launches investigation into flights of migrants from the United States

US - Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said at a news conference Monday night that 48 migrants were "lured under…

September 21, 2022
Rights groups ask sponsors to press FIFA and Qatar on migrant worker compensationRights groups ask sponsors to press FIFA and Qatar on migrant worker compensation

Rights groups ask sponsors to press FIFA and Qatar on migrant worker compensation

Qatar - FIFA's partners and World Cup sponsors must urge world soccer's governing body and the government of Qatar to…

September 21, 2022
Hundreds of migrants rescued from smugglers’ boats in MediterraneanHundreds of migrants rescued from smugglers’ boats in Mediterranean

Hundreds of migrants rescued from smugglers’ boats in Mediterranean

Spain - The rescue vessel Open Arms Uno said it had lifted 372 people trying to cross the central Mediterranean…

September 20, 2022
Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

US - Two buses full of people, mostly from Venezuela, were recently parked near the residence of Vice President Kamala…

September 19, 2022
Migrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military baseMigrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military base

Migrants who flew to Martha’s Vineyard move to a US military base

US - About 50 migrants, including about half a dozen children, boarded buses Friday to take the ferry to Cape…

September 17, 2022
Texas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice PresidentTexas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice President

Texas sent two buses with migrants to the house of US Vice President

US - Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, said Thursday that 100 migrants from Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama…

September 16, 2022
Advocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrantsAdvocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrants

Advocates urge Canada to grant permanent status to migrants

Canada - Speaking to reporters during a virtual briefing Wednesday, undocumented worker and human rights activist Danilo De Leon said…

September 15, 2022
The Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortageThe Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortage

The Australian government has opened the door to more permanent migrants to ease the labor shortage

Australia - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government has increased the number of permanent migrant visas available for fiscal year 2022-23…

September 14, 2022