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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......

Deadly boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving nearly 50 dead and dozens missing

A devastating migrant tragedy unfolded off the coast of Mauritania on Tuesday night when a pirogue carrying 160 people capsized, resulting in at least 49 deaths, according to AFP. Survivors recount the disaster Seventeen men survived the incident, including eleven Senegalese and six Gambians. After......

Spanish authorities dismantle €1-million human smuggling network

Spanish police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network that transported migrants from Algeria to Spain using high-powered boats. The criminal organization, dismantled during "Operation Nautilita," charged migrants up to €7,000 for perilous Mediterranean......

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......

1.13 Million Travelers Defy Social Media Claims with 3.7% Surge

Moroccans living abroad are returning home in record numbers this summer, as Operation Marhaba 2025 delivers its strongest results yet, despite contrary claims circulating on social media. Official figures reveal significant growth in passenger and vehicle crossings, affirming the operation’s continued......

China evacuates citizens amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

China has evacuated over 1,600 of its nationals from Iran and several hundred more from Israel due to the escalating hostilities between the two nations, according to a spokesperson from the Chinese foreign ministry. Speaking at a routine press briefing, Guo Jiakun stated that evacuation operations are......

EU Migration Crossings Hit Three-Year Low as Mediterranean Routes See Major Shifts

Recent data from Frontex reveals a significant transformation in European Union migration patterns, with irregular border crossings dropping 38% in 2024 to approximately 239,000 detections – the lowest figure since 2021. The Central Mediterranean corridor witnessed the most dramatic change, with......

Ontario Strengthens Border Surveillance with the United States

The Canadian province of Ontario has implemented a security operation aimed at bolstering border surveillance along its boundary with the United States. The initiative, named "Operation Deterrence," seeks to curb illegal border crossings, as well as the trafficking of weapons and illicit drugs,......

Melilla Border Crossings Plummet as Morocco Intensifies Migration Controls

The Spanish enclave of Melilla has witnessed its lowest irregular migration numbers in over three decades, recording just 113 arrivals in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous year's figure of 340 entries, highlighting the effectiveness of enhanced border control measures. The decline......