All posts tagged "Migration"

Trump blames migrants for violence in France as US midterms loom

In a post on Truth Social, he also called on France to close its borders, declaring that migrants had taken over the country, AFP reported.

Greek coast guard says 12 migrants die in Aegean sea crossings

Twelve migrants died Monday attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, including six people whose bodies were found after their boat collided with a police vessel, authorities...

Tahawol: Kyrgyzstan’s rejection of Afghan refugees discussed

Saar: Ongoing expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan discussed

Saar: Expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan discussed

Belgian minister says convicted Afghan criminals should return after serving sentences

Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt has said Afghan nationals convicted of crimes and staying in Belgium illegally should be returned to Afghanistan...

Lithuania detains 35 Afghan and Iraqi migrants crossing from Belarus

Lithuanian border guards have detained 35 Afghan and Iraqi migrants who crossed into Lithuania from Belarus, the Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT) said. The group...

US extends Qatar camp stay for more than 1,000 Afghans

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the extension.

Germany reports 488 Afghans for possible deportation, 267 have no criminal convictions

The Interior Ministry says around 250 Afghan nationals have been deported to Afghanistan since the current coalition government took office.

Germany deports 22 Afghan nationals with criminal records to Kabul

Germany’s Interior Ministry confirmed the deportations on Tuesday, September 1, saying the individuals were flown to the Afghan capital on a charter flight.

Germany allows IEA officials to enter country to coordinate deportations

Germany has tightened its migration policies under conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz following years of accepting large numbers of refugees and asylum seekers.

Hana raises concerns over Afghan women and children amid Iran’s expulsion policy

It said the risks are particularly serious for children born in Iran or those who have spent much of their lives there.

325 Afghan migrants return home after release from Pakistani prisons

The ministry said the returnees were registered at reception and transit centres before being transported to their home provinces with assistance from partner organisations.

US court rules in favor of Afghan families seeking travel documents

A U.S. federal court has ordered the State Department to process travel documents for the spouses and children of several Afghan asylees, ruling that the Trump...

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave in North Africa rises to 72

Authorities have reinforced police and army patrols. A 500-metre (1,600-foot) floating barrier was installed off Ceuta on Saturday.

EU holds landmark migration talks with Islamic Emirate delegation

Belgium issued one-day visas to the delegation, led by Afghan foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi.

UN warns worsening crises are increasing human trafficking risks in Afghanistan

The agencies also warned of a growing global trend of trafficking for forced criminality, in which victims are coerced into online fraud and scam operations.

Germany deports first Afghan without criminal record since 2021, Reuters reports

Germany resumed deportations to Afghanistan in 2024 despite continued debate over the safety of returnees following the political changes in the country in 2021.

Germany defends Afghan deportation policy after fatal Trier knife attack

The deportation policy has however been criticised by human rights organisations and refugee advocates, who argue that Afghans returned to Afghanistan may face significant risks.

Afghans face renewed uncertainty as Pakistan intensifies deportation campaign

Since October 2023, more than 2.5 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan under Islamabad’s deportation policy.