Refugees
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has presented a blueprint for the mass deportation of hundreds of thousands of migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats. The plan, called Operation Restoring Justice, proposes to detain and deport migrants who enter the country without permission, using detention centers on
Refugees
Asylum seekers face the potential of being deported to countries with questionable human rights records as Nigel Farage's plan gains momentum. The former leader of the Brexit Party has proposed a new plan, which includes detaining asylum seekers and sending them to "Somewhere Else," a vague
Refugees
Tens of thousands of asylum seekers are set to risk their lives attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK, despite a recent deal between the UK and France to send back migrants who arrive on small boats. The agreement, signed by Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, aims
Refugees
As the influx of people fleeing conflict and poverty continues, the terminology used to describe them can often be misleading and contentious. The author suggests a shift towards using the term "refugees," which is a simpler and more neutral description. The reality is that many countries, such as
Refugees
Asylum seekers being temporarily housed in UK hotels have seen an 8% increase under the Labour government, according to the latest data published as part of the quarterly immigration statistics. This comes amidst a High Court judgment that has led to the removal of over 100 asylum seekers from a
Deportation
Uganda, home to Africa's largest refugee population, has become the latest African country to agree to take in failed asylum seekers deported from the United States under President Donald Trump's highly contested deportation drive. This announcement follows similar arrangements with countries including El Salvador and Eswatini,
Refugees
The number of asylum seekers in hotels has increased by nearly 2,500 during Labour's first year in office, according to official figures. This represents an equivalent rise of almost 50 asylum seekers per week. The surge in numbers comes as asylum applications by migrants hit a record
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Amnesty International has revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance tools, including Palantir and Babel Street, to monitor immigrants and conduct indiscriminate targeting of non-citizens at pro-Palestinian protests throughout the country. The tools have the potential to conduct mass monitoring
Refugees
Falkirk Council's Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie sought to address the weekend's events, where a protest was held outside the Cladhan Hotel, which is being used to provide temporary accommodation to asylum seekers by the Home Office. Mr. Lawrie emphasized that the council is not involved in
Deportation
Uganda, already home to 1.7 million refugees, has agreed to take in nationals from third countries who may not receive asylum in the United States but do not wish to return to their countries of origin. The agreement, based on the conditions that those seeking asylum have no criminal
Refugees
Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement clarifying the country's position on reports of a deportation deal with the United States, confirming the existence of a framework agreement but emphasizing its temporary and conditional nature. The agreement, aimed at reducing asylum claims in the
Refugees
Stephen Atkinson, Lancashire County Council's leader, has stated that the authority will consider the recent court ruling in Epping Forest, which blocked the use of a hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers waiting for their applications to be processed. Atkinson acknowledged that county councils have limited power in
