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Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Cyprus - Last week has been quite busy for border authorities of Cyprus – the Greek speaking country has received a record number of migrants reaching its borders with authorities detaining at least 120 migrants.

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

Global - The 2021 Return and Reintegration Key Highlights, a report by IOM (International Organization for Migration) was published on Thursday, states that nearly 50,000 migrants have voluntarily returned to their country of origin in

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia - Indonesia agreed to abolish a ban on bringing migrant workers to the nation beginning August 1 after the neighbours resolved issues about workers' rights, according to Malaysia's human resources minister. The arrival of

Migrant farm workers in Italy living in informal settlements

Migrant farm workers in Italy living in informal settlements

Italy - A large scale, unprecedented census was carried out by Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (Anci) during time frame of October 2021 and January 2022.  The

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

EU - European Union’s border agency Frontex is planning new operations in two African countries, Senegal and Mauritania, to arrest “irregular migration”. Statewatch, an NGO has stated that Frontex might soon be starting its operations

Revive the economy through migrant workers

Revive the economy through migrant workers

India- A pay or allowance cut makes the situation worse. When it affects purchasing power, the economy responds by contracting. The issue has been building, and the Center might have postponed payment or, as in

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

India - Lieutenant Governor of the Indian capital V.K. Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases that have been filed against 64 migrants for allegedly violating the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 as they

“Slave” Nigerian workers in Italy

“Slave” Nigerian workers in Italy

Italy - Nigerian women migrated to Italy, leaving behind their homes, families and country in search of a better life. But instead they met a horrific reality in the country of their dreams. While trying

How to protect children forced to migrate due to climate change?

How to protect children forced to migrate due to climate change?

United Nation - New set of guidelines have been issued by United Nations, titled “The Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change”. It contains a set of nine principles

UNHCR alarmed over rising death toll in displaced in DRC

UNHCR alarmed over rising death toll in displaced in DRC

Central Africa - The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday that growing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is resulting in a surge in death toll and suffering of scores