Keywords: Undocumented migrants


South Africa deports nearly 38,000 undocumented foreigners in eight months

South Africa detained and deported 37,942 undocumented foreign nationals between January and August 2026, while the government spent about 463.9 million rand, or roughly $26 million, on detention and repatriation operations, according to figures presented to Parliament by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. The......

U.S. immigration arrests reach record level with 51,000 detentions reported in July

U.S. immigration authorities recorded a new monthly high in arrests of undocumented migrants in July, with approximately 51,000 people taken into custody, according to figures cited by U.S. media and federal sources. A senior official at the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to The Independent......

South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as weekly anti-migrant protests escalate

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security and assist police as authorities prepare for a series of planned anti-migrant protests expected to continue throughout July. The deployment follows demonstrations held earlier this week, some of which turned......

Spain’s Mass migrant regularisation nears deadline as NGOs intensify outreach

Spain is experiencing a sharp increase in residency applications as thousands of undocumented migrants seek to complete a special regularisation process before the government's application deadline expires on Tuesday. Non-governmental organisations across the country have intensified their outreach......

Undocumented Nigerian man wins €500,000 lottery and secures residence permit in Italy

An undocumented Nigerian man in Italy has been granted a residence permit after a complex legal and personal journey that began with an unexpected lottery win of €500,000. The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by irregular migrants navigating financial and administrative barriers......

Spain launches major regularization plan for undocumented migrants

Spain has announced a large-scale plan to regularize undocumented migrants, a move that could benefit nearly half a million people living in irregular situations across the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the government will approve a royal decree to initiate what he described......

Spain funds program for voluntary return of migrants in Morocco

Spain has announced a funding initiative to support undocumented migrants in Morocco, allocating €346,535 to assist individuals wishing to return to their home countries voluntarily. The total funding for the program, approved by the Spanish government, amounts to €646,535, with the remainder......

France estimates 700,000 undocumented migrants amid calls for stricter border controls

The French Interior Ministry has estimated that 700,000 undocumented migrants currently reside in the country, highlighting a significant challenge for the government as debates over immigration policies intensify. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez disclosed the figure during an interview on CNews Europe......

Spain’s opposition seeks to block residency pathways for undocumented migrants

Spain’s center-right People’s Party has announced a major shift in its immigration policy ahead of the upcoming elections, proposing measures designed to make it nearly impossible for overstayers and undocumented migrants to gain legal residency. The plan represents a sharp departure from......