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UK removes first migrant to France under ‘One In, One Out’ asylum deal

The UK Home Office has confirmed the first deportation of a migrant to France under the controversial “one in, one out” asylum agreement. The treaty, which came into force on August 6, allows the UK to remove people arriving by small boats while accepting an equal number of migrants through......

First ‘one in, one out’ deportation flight delayed after legal challenge

The first deportation flight under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” migration agreement with France has faced an unexpected setback. Reports indicate that an Air France passenger plane scheduled to carry a small group of people who had crossed the Channel was forced to......

France and Spain surpass Germany in refugee arrivals as asylum applications drop across Europe

Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......

London pledges to speed up asylum appeals amid anti-immigration protests

The British government announced on Sunday its plan to accelerate the processing of asylum appeals, as anti-immigration protests spread across several cities in the United Kingdom. Demonstrators gathered outside hotels used to house asylum seekers, carrying slogans such as “Stop the Boats.” Home......

Migrants anxious about new UK-France deal, but Channel crossings persist

Just one week after the UK-France migration agreement came into force, uncertainty and fear are spreading among migrants stranded on the northern French coast. Despite increased pressure, clandestine Channel crossings continue. On the streets of Calais, 30-year-old Adnan (name changed) scrolls through......

Rwanda agrees to accept up to 250 migrants from the US Amid Controversy

The Rwandan government has agreed to accept up to 250 migrants from the United States under a new deal with Washington, though specific details about who will be included remain unclear. This agreement follows previous deportations by the Trump administration to third countries, such as South Sudan......

Migration pressure: Morocco on the verge of a silent reception crisis

According to the latest annual report by the African Observatory for Development and Rehabilitation, Morocco ranks as the second-largest host country in Africa for irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, just behind South Africa. It also holds third place in asylum application numbers, following......

Morocco’s asylum applications in EU reveal pivotal role in migration strategies

Morocco ranked 10th among countries of origin for asylum seekers in the European Union in 2024, with 25,347 applications filed in EU member states and associated countries. Despite representing an 18% decline compared to 2023, the number underscores Morocco’s significance in EU migration trends......

Trump's immigration crackdown challenges the rule of law

Since the beginning of his second term, Donald Trump has intensified his hardline stance on immigration in the United States. Through a series of executive orders, the Republican president has sought to drastically limit access to U.S. territory, suspend refugee admissions, and deport millions of undocumented......