myanmar migrants

Malaysian coastguard doubles patrols to locate undocumented Myanmar migrants

Malaysia’s coastguard is increasing patrols to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants, after the detention of 196 migrants in the early hours of Friday on an island in the state of Kedah, as per reports.…

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darien gap

Darien Gap Crossings Decrease by 42% as 300,000 Migrants Make the Journey in 2024

Over 3,00,000 migrants have crossed the Darien Gap into Panama in 2024 as the country’s migration officials said or 42% less than the record number who traversed this dangerous jungle from South America to get…

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migrants

What Is Mexico’s Panic Button App for Migrants?

A smartphone app featuring a “panic button” will be released by Mexico to assist its residents in the United States in notifying family members and local consulates in the event that they are detained by…

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illegal immigrants

English Channel Crossings: More than 15,000 illegal immigrants use small boat to reach UK since 2018

The ruling Labour Party of Britain has blamed the opposition Tories of an apparent “appalling legacy of border security” after figures suggested that more than 150,000 illegal immigrants reached the country on small boats since…

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migrants

Why Did Mexico Detain Nearly Half a Million Migrants Heading to the U.S?

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Mexico unless it prevents illegal migrants from reaching the shared border, leading Mexican security forces to detain over 475,000 irregular migrants since October, officials said…

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french authorities rescue 107 migrants

French authorities rescue 107 migrants in the English Channel on Christmas Day

On December 25, French authorities rescued more than 100 migrants trying to cross the channel from France to England. France’s Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture announced in a statement that 12 rescue operations had…

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why international migrants day 2024 matters insights on its history and impact

Why International Migrants Day 2024 Matters: Insights on Its History and Impact

International Migrants Day is marked on December 18 of every year to create an awareness of their challenges around the world. This day becomes a great opportunity to draw people’s attention to the contribution immigrants…

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sixth form students at atlantic college lead the fight to save migrants at sea

Sixth Form Students at Atlantic College Lead the Fight to Save Migrants at Sea

Students at Atlantic College in St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan, are volunteering to help with one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges of our day: the death toll in perilous sea crossings. Their drive derives…

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over 300 migrants detained in libyan desert by military forces

Over 300 Migrants Detained in Libyan Desert by Military Forces

On Monday, Libyan military officials announced that they had captured hundreds of migrants who were traveling across the country’s vast desert in the hopes of eventually crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe in search…

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chester man pleads guilty to smuggling migrants for forced labor in u.s. – faces up to 120 years in prison

Chester Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Migrants for Forced Labor in U.S. – Faces Up to 120 Years in Prison

39-year-old Chester, Pennsylvania native Cesar David Martinez-Gonzalez has admitted guilt to charges pertaining to his involvement in a human trafficking enterprise whereby illegal immigrants were transported into the United States and subjected to forced labour.…

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