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Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 hours ago

New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns

Germany opened the Unity Hub Berlin for Ukrainian refugees, promoting return of fighting-age men to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
#syria
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Germany has sparked outrage among the Kurdish community due to allegations of human rights violations.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
SF parents
fromMission Local
8 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 hours ago

Spain approves granting legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's government approved a decree to regularize 500,000 unauthorized immigrants, granting them rights and integration opportunities.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Political changes and restrictive immigration policies have influenced the naturalization process for immigrants in the U.S.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
SF parents
fromMission Local
8 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 hours ago

Spain approves granting legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's government approved a decree to regularize 500,000 unauthorized immigrants, granting them rights and integration opportunities.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Political changes and restrictive immigration policies have influenced the naturalization process for immigrants in the U.S.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
#homelessness
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran's bombing, with my cat for company

Sana chooses to stay in Tehran during war, prioritizing resilience over fleeing despite family pressure.
#ice
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
#roj-camp
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Afghan asylum approvals plunge as UK denies women fleeing Taliban, analysis warns

The UK has significantly reduced asylum grants for Afghan women, dropping from 96% to 34% since Labour took office.
#migration
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
54 minutes ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
fromAol
6 days ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
#deportation
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

They want to self-deport: they packed their bags, bought their tickets, and showed up at the airport to leave. And yet, they couldn't board the plane.
Miami food
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
#asylum
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

These 18 Countries Offer the Quickest Path to Citizenship in 5 Years or Less-and Some in Just 2 Years

Naturalization is often the best, most logical path forward for those without the necessary family ties or funds. It involves living legally in the country for a set number of years, demonstrating familiarity with the language, and sometimes passing a test on history, culture, and the political system.
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

An Afghan asylum seeker died less than 24 hours after ICE detention, prompting calls for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

An Afghan asylum seeker died less than 24 hours after ICE detention, prompting calls for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
World news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantanamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island

The U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to potential mass emigration and reliance on Guantánamo for migrant camps.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Home Office sued over migrant sites' contract bid

The Home Office denies any conflict of interest in awarding a £462.6m migrant processing contract to MTC Definitive over Mitie Care and Custody.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Deportation orders to 'third countries' on pause for asylum seekers in San Francisco

After months of deportation orders that would send asylum seekers to "third-countries," where they aren't from, it appears this practice is on pause in San Francisco immigration court. None of these deportation orders, called motions to pretermit, have been filed since Friday, local immigration attorneys told Mission Local.
Mission District
fromFortune
1 month ago

More than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis | Fortune

If they let me, I will stay in Van until the war ends. If the war doesn't end, maybe I'll go back and die. Pourkaz is one of the 3.2 million people in Iran who the U.N. refugee agency estimates have been displaced since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran started. While some are seeking shelter in safer parts of Iran or one of its neighboring countries, others are returning from abroad, heading toward the fighting to protect their families and homes.
Europe news
#refugees
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Abandoned by America

An Afghan family in Pakistan faces deportation and danger due to their association with the U.S. military and the current refugee policies.
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Abandoned by America

An Afghan family in Pakistan faces deportation and danger due to their association with the U.S. military and the current refugee policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded months on

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of evacuating Afghans at risk due to a data leak, highlighting the slow response of the UK government.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Afghan asylum seeker dies the day after being detained by ICE: His family deserves answers'

It is not normal for a healthy 41-year-old man to die less than 24 hours after being taken into government custody, said Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, a San Diego-based group that helps Afghans who sought refuge in the United States after cooperating with U.S. authorities during the war in Afghanistan.
US news
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Scheme launched to help refugees seek support

Safe Steps programme launched in Cleveland to help refugees and asylum seekers understand their rights, report discrimination, and access support services.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war

Most Germans doubt the country's capacity to accept more Iranian refugees amid rising regional tensions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war

Most Germans doubt the country's capacity to accept more Iranian refugees amid rising regional tensions.
#temporary-protected-status
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

An Afghan immigrant and former US military ally died in ICE custody within 24 hours of detention in Texas, marking at least the 12th ICE death this year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Up to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday. As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans still in limbo over UK resettlement five years on

Nearly 30,000 Afghans await UK resettlement decisions five years after Kabul's fall, with urgent intervention needed to meet the March 2029 deadline.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Nearly 800,000 people displaced by war against Iran and Lebanon

A February 28 U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and Lebanon displaced 767,700 people and left 14.1 million existing refugees in extreme vulnerability, while a 30% reduction in global humanitarian funding in 2025 severely constrains response capacity.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids

ICE agents frequently fail to follow Trump administration directives requiring accommodation for parents to arrange alternative childcare before detention, forcing parents to leave children in precarious informal care situations.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe

Mediterranean crossings from North Africa to Europe result in record deaths, with over 560 missing in early 2025, while refugees in Libya face systematic abuse from militias and traffickers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am trying to live': Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems

With time, as his research led to police intervention, he caught the attention of the city's gangs. In November 2024, during a period of escalating violence in the Haitian capital, gang members entered the compound where Gensley lived. They burned the radio station, my home and many other things in the area. They even killed his dog.
US news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Global news triggers different emotional responses based on identity, diaspora status, family trauma history, and nervous system regulation, requiring intentional pacing rather than constant consumption.
#uk-immigration-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How many visas go to countries that have been affected by the halt on grants?

The UK government banned study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, despite these nations representing less than one percent of all study visas issued.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

Of these, 3,678 of them have already gone back to their home country. For German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, this is proof of the migration policy that he has been promoting: "Those who have no prospect of staying receive targeted support for their voluntary repatriation." This "targeted support" includes the cost of the flights and 1,000 (ca. $1200) per adult and 500 for minors.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair, and efficient standards for processing asylum applications. The system's reform, agreed in 2024, will become legally binding in Germany and throughout the EU in June, 2026. EU member states had a two-year implementation period during which the new rules including stricter border procedures were transposed into national law.
Europe politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home

A mostly blind Myanmar refugee was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off miles from home without notifying his family or attorney.
fromNature
2 months ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Blind Refugee Who Escaped Genocide Found Dead After Being Abandoned by Border Patrol

He was arrested because on February 15, 2025, he was out for a walk in his neighborhood when he got lost and wandered onto a woman's porch, who called the police. He was using a curtain rod as a walking stick, which officers demanded he drop. When he didn't, they tased, beat, and arrested him.
US news
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blind refugee found dead after release from CBP custody

A blind, illiterate 56-year-old Rohingya refugee died after CBP agents dropped him at a donut shop at night in freezing temperatures without notifying his family or lawyer.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

Muge Tuzcu Karakoc is certain that without an integration course, she would probably still not have properly settled in Germany by now. The Turkish journalist has been living in Germany for seven years. But it was only in 2024, when she started studying German every day alongside Ukrainians, Syrians, and Iranians that she felt the country she now lives in really opened its doors to her.
Germany news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NGOs sound the alarm as families flee camp holding suspected IS fighters

Most foreign families of suspected Islamic State fighters have left al-Hawl camp after Syrian government control, creating security and humanitarian uncertainty about their locations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth

U.S. population growth slowed sharply as immigration fell, reducing workforce growth and lowering natural increase to historically low levels.
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