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UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

In a four-day visit to Bangladesh recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi reiterated UNHCR’s engagement to assist the 1 million Rohingya refugees who are sheltered in the country. Grandi commended the leadership of

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories to Address Labour Shortages

Canada Announces New Express Entry Categories to Address Labour Shortages

The Canadian Express Entry system now offers more entry paths to help skilled workers get permanent residency status. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans two Express Entry draws in 2025 to fix significant

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

Why US and Japan Warned Travelers About Thailand

The United States and Japan have issued travel warnings for their citizens visiting Thailand. The alerts come after Thailand secretly deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on February 27. Officials fear the deportation could

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

More than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at EU borders last year

Nine NGOs, including the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, recently released a report detailing more than 120,000 migrant pushbacks recorded at the European Union's external borders last year. Pushbacks often lead to serious tragedies. This, according to

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

According to a new report by Doctors for Human Rights (MEDU) migrant workers in southern Italy continue to face tough conditions. The group has been helping workers in the Piana di Gioia Tauro area for

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

New York City has officially ended its $220 million lease agreement with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel. It is an important migrant processing center, amid growing criticism over taxpayer spending. After getting alot of pressure Mayor

Immigration Crackdown Begins in Los Angeles Amid Nationwide Sweep

Immigration Crackdown Begins in Los Angeles Amid Nationwide Sweep

US immigration officials have begun another round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area. The activity follows similar operations in other cities, including Chicago and New York. Activists shared video footage of federal agents

Trump Deports 37,660 Migrants in First Month, Below Biden’s Deportation Average 

Trump Deports 37,660 Migrants in First Month, Below Biden’s Deportation Average 

According to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. President Donald Trump deported 37,660 migrants in his first month of work. Although this is a large number, it only gets down to the monthly average of

Illegal immigration and donkey route back in the limelight as agent arrested

Illegal immigration and donkey route back in the limelight as agent arrested

For the crime of facilitating illegal immigration abroad, a 43-year-old resident of Punjab has been arrested. He is the sixth such agent to be arrested this year. Last year, 21 agents got arrested for the

US deported 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay, Sends Them to Honduras

US deported 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay, Sends Them to Honduras

The United States has deported 177 Venezuelans from Guantanamo Bay back to Honduras and then on to Venezuela. This is a remarkable step toward establishing a new diplomatic relationship between the two nations. The deportation