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Outcry over killing of African migrant in Italy

Outcry over killing of African migrant in Italy

Italy - The murder of a Nigerian migrant in Civitanova Marche was caught on camera on Friday. The 32-year-old Italian who attacked the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. Video of

Displaced Afghans receive assistance as they return home

Displaced Afghans receive assistance as they return home

Afghanistan - "It's a delightful day, we're returning to our houses and our homelands," said Sardar Wali, 45, a farmer from Laghman province who fled to Kabul months before the Taliban took over the rein

Climate Migration: a daunting reality

Climate Migration: a daunting reality

Global - Climate change is progressing at an unprecedented rate, more than what was anticipated by the experts. The alarming rate of change in climate is largely attributed to fossil fuel burning, such as coal.

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Malaysia - Business associations, boss associations, and job agency associations have all voiced relief over Indonesia's decision to withdraw its temporary ban on foreign workers entry. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the Association of Employment

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