Tag: Migration Policy
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Migrant boat sinks south of Crete; 3 dead, Greek coastguard says
Tragic sinking off Gavdos prompts renewed warnings about dangerous sea crossings A boat carrying would-be migrants sank in the open waters south of Crete, near the small island of Gavdos, leaving at least three people dead, the Greek coastguard said on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid near-gale winds, complicating rescue efforts and hindering communication with…
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Tigray Urges Repatriation of Ethiopian Migrants from Yemen Amid Aid Appeal
Overview of the Appeal The Youth Affairs Office of the Interim Government of Tigray formally appealed for urgent international assistance to repatriate Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen. In a statement released on November 8, 2025, the government urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society to coordinate swift repatriation efforts.…
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ECHR Reforms on the Table: Top EU Court Boss Signals Readiness for Talks Amid Migration Pressure
Background: Why the ECHR Reforms Are Being Considered The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) stands at the center of a broader debate about how the European human rights framework should respond to contemporary migration challenges and evolving political climates across Europe. With mounting pressure from the United Kingdom and several member states, discussions over…
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ECHR Chief Signals Open Door to Human Rights Law Reforms Amid Migration Pressures
Background: Why Reforms Are on the Table Migration has moved to the forefront of political debate across Europe. Governments, including the United Kingdom, have pressed for changes to how human rights law is applied and interpreted under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In this climate, the decision-makers who oversee the ECHR face a…
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Pakistan says over 1.5 million Afghans repatriated since 2023 expulsion drive
Overview: A large-scale repatriation drive announced in 2023 Pakistan has reported that it has repatriated over 1.5 million Afghan nationals since November 2023, according to state media. The government says the repatriations are part of a nationwide effort to curb unlawful foreign presence and reinforce border security. The claim comes amid a broader debate about…
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Haryana Youth Killed in Guatemala: Dunki Route to US
Overview of the case A young man from Haryana’s Kaithal district, identified as Yuvraj, was killed in Guatemala while pursuing a dream of finding employment in the United States. Reported by PTI and other agencies, the incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with the so-called Dunki route and the exploitation that can accompany…
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Labour Conference 2025: Starmer brands Farage’s migrant plans racist as he targets Reform UK
Opening remarks set the tone for Labour Conference 2025 The atmosphere inside the conference hall was buzzing as Labour launched its annual gathering with a sharp pledge to frame the election campaign around values as much as policy. Leader Keir Starmer took the podium to outline a stance that officials say will define Labour’s approach…
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Labour 2025: Starmer slams Farage migrant plans racist
Live updates from Labour conference 2025 Keir Starmer opened day two with a combative stance on immigration, reform policy and social protection as Labour navigates a crowded field of opponents ahead of the next general election. He framed Nigel Farage’s migrant plans as racist, accusing Reform UK of stoking fear rather than offering practical solutions…
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Labour Conference 2025: Starmer attacks Farage over migrants
Live from the Labour Conference 2025 The Labour Party has taken center stage at its annual conference, with the opening days dominated by debates over migration, reform, and the direction of UK policy. As the event unfolds, party leader Keir Starmer is seizing the moment to frame the opposition’s approach to migration as a moral…
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Refugees and Migrants: An International Conference in Rome
Conference Overview From October 1 to 3, Rome will host an international conference titled “Our Refugees and Migrants in Our Common Home.” Organized by the Augustinians and the Patristic Institute, the three-day gathering brings together scholars, religious leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to address migration in a global context. The event aims to translate the urgency…