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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

UN experts call for an end to Israeli violence and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
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.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
fromIndependent
20 hours 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
Public health
fromNature
1 day ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours 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.
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.
London music
fromConsequence
19 hours ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
#asylum
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Germany news

Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany

Basel Gawish faces deportation from Germany despite his contributions and integration efforts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada's Bill C-12 an attack on refugee, migrant rights': Advocates

New law in Canada restricts asylum, risking thousands of individuals to persecution and violence.
#ice
fromTruthout
3 days ago
US politics

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

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
3 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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I've not had proper food for days': migrant workers leave India's cities as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

If we stay here even a few more days, our children might die of hunger. They don't understand what this crisis is; we just see them crying for food, Prasad says.
Berlin food
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel: French officials

Four migrants died attempting to cross the Channel, raising the death toll to six this year amid ongoing dangerous crossings from France to England.
#deportation
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We still deserve due process,' says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

A Cambodian man deported by the US ended up imprisoned in Eswatini instead of Cambodia, despite accepting his deportation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
#gaza
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World's Most Populated Regions

Land subsidence on Java Island is significantly increasing flood risk, potentially accounting for 85% of sea level rise by 2050.
#asylum-seekers
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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 news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Karol G Warned Not to Speak About ICE or Risk Losing Visa. She Plans to Do So Anyway

Karol G aims to speak out on political issues despite concerns for her safety and the impact of her statements.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN

The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began, with more than 180 people feared dead or missing in shipwrecks across the Mediterranean over the past 10 days.
Europe news
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.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#sudan
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs

Millions in Sudan face severe hunger, relying on leaves and animal feed as conflict disrupts food systems and humanitarian aid.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs

Millions in Sudan face severe hunger, relying on leaves and animal feed as conflict disrupts food systems and humanitarian aid.
fromAol
5 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay?

The impact on patients and health services is just one part of a growing health burden driven by sea-level rise, including water contamination, infectious disease, food insecurity, displacement and worsening mental health.
Public health
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
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Cuba's medical missions accused of modern slavery'

The IACHR expresses its concern regarding the working conditions faced by some Cuban workers participating in medical missions, highlighting complaints of unfair compensation and excessively long working hours.
Healthcare
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.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
World news
fromTruthout
5 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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

In Ghana Town, a stateless' future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

Residents of Ghana Town, Gambia, lack citizenship and ID documents, impacting their access to education and legal recognition.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks have displaced over 800,000 people in Lebanon and killed more than 850, prompting a UN $308 million emergency aid appeal.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
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
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Europe Offers Little Hope for People in Iran Trying to Flee US and Israeli Bombs

Nigel Farage opposes Iranian refugee admission to Britain, while Reform UK gains political momentum amid Labour government unpopularity and potential electoral dominance by 2029.
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
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.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
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

ICE Wants to Buy Warehouses for Mass Detention. Communities Are Fighting Back.

Communities across the country are successfully opposing Trump administration plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers, with Platform Ventures withdrawing from a Kansas City deal after public pressure.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'I wish I had died,' says migrant after weeks of rape

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya face systematic, widespread abuses including torture, rape, arbitrary detention, forced labor, sexual violence and slavery.
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.
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.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU moves closer to creating offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers

EU legal changes enable deportations to non-EU states and create a safe-third-country list that fast-tracks asylum procedures and facilitates offshore migrant removals.
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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The dilemma of US-deported migrants in Cameroon: Trapped without rights or returned to danger

The Trump administration secretly deports migrants with legal protections to undisclosed African countries, including Cameroon, violating laws against deportation to countries where torture may occur.
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.
#temporary-protected-status
#immigration-enforcement
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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As conditions in Roj camp deteriorate, Australia urged to accept citizens trapped in Syria

Forcibly returned Australians in Roj camp face escalating violence, demolished shelters, obstructed repatriation, and uncertain futures amid shifting control of the camp.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza's Rafah crossing

Reopening Rafah offers desperate Gaza families a chance for medical care, family reunification, and escape amid restrictions tied to recovery of an Israeli captive's remains.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Gaza is not a real estate fantasy

But urgency should never become an excuse for illusion, spectacle, or political shortcuts. The contrast between rhetoric and reality could not be sharper. While United States President Donald Trump and a group of world leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, to sign the charter of the so-called Board of Peace and unveil glossy reconstruction plans, the killing in Gaza continued. Since the ceasefire came into effect on October 10, no fewer than 480 Palestinians have been killed.
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