Refugees
The Trump administration has capped refugee admissions at 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, a dramatic decrease from the previous ceiling of 125,000 set by the Biden administration. The large majority of these refugees will be White South Africans, who have been experiencing violence and persecution in their
Refugees
Pakistani authorities have stepped up operations in the Gujar Khan region of Punjab, resulting in the arrest of undocumented Afghan refugees and the demolition of makeshift camps. The actions are part of a broader effort to curb the growing presence of irregular migrants, which officials claim poses a threat to
Ethnic violence
In the aftermath of the ouster of dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syria's population, displaced by the nearly 14-year civil war, faces a new wave of turmoil driven by acts of revenge, sectarian violence, decades-old property disputes, and Israeli occupation of land in southern Syria. Between December 2022 and July
Ethnic violence
In the aftermath of the ouster of dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syria's population, displaced by the nearly 14-year civil war, faces a new wave of turmoil driven by acts of revenge, sectarian violence, decades-old property disputes, and Israeli occupation of land in southern Syria. Between December 2022 and July
Ethnic violence
In the aftermath of the ouster of dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syria's population, displaced by the nearly 14-year civil war, faces a new wave of turmoil driven by acts of revenge, sectarian violence, decades-old property disputes, and Israeli occupation of land in southern Syria. Between December 2022 and July
Refugees
Pakistani authorities have stepped up operations in the Gujar Khan region of Punjab, resulting in the arrest of undocumented Afghan refugees and the demolition of makeshift camps. The actions are part of a broader effort to curb the growing presence of irregular migrants, which officials claim poses a threat to
Emigration and immigration
A dedicated immigration detention solicitor's years of work have led to a significant victory for an asylum seeker who was awarded £60,000 in a civil claim for false imprisonment against the Home Office. The settlement highlights ongoing concerns about the Home Office's use of detention
Emigration and immigration
Labour promised to tackle the migrant crisis by smashing smuggling gangs and clearing the asylum backlog. However, 16 months on, the government's policies have been criticized as ineffective and lacking in urgency. The Border Security, Immigration and Asylum Bill has been slow to progress through Parliament, with the
Emigration and immigration
Asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford last Friday, instead of being sent to an immigration detention centre, sparking protests and counter-protests in Epping, Essex. This high-profile case has highlighted the chaos within the prison system, where mistakes in prisoner releases are a recurring issue. Chief Inspector
Emigration and immigration
Mistakes in the release of prisoners are common and symptomatic of the chaos within the system, said Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons. According to Taylor, the release of Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker who was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage girl, from HMP Chelmsford on Friday was
Refugees
MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee have blasted the UK Government's handling of asylum hotels, calling for a clear strategy to reduce their use and end the "chaotic and expensive" system. The committee's report comes as the cost of Home Office accommodation contracts
Hotels and motels
The Home Office has been at the receiving end of a blistering report by MPs, highlighting serious flaws in its handling of asylum seekers. The inquiry reveals that the department's mistakes date back six years to when deals were signed with operators, leading to a staggering £billions in
