Migration news
Here are some recent migration news stories from around the world:
Global
- The United Nations reports that the number of international migrants has reached a record high of 272 million, with the majority moving to Europe, Asia, and North America. (Source: UN News)
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that over 65 million people are displaced worldwide, with the majority being internally displaced due to conflict, violence, or natural disasters. (Source: IOM)
Europe
- The European Union has launched a new migration policy, aimed at reducing the number of asylum seekers and increasing cooperation with countries of origin. (Source: EurActiv)
- Germany has announced plans to increase its border controls and deport more migrants who do not have a valid asylum claim. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
- The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system, which prioritizes skilled workers and reduces the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC News)
United States
- The Trump administration has announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation. (Source: CNN)
- The US-Mexico border has seen a surge in migrant crossings, with over 100,000 people attempting to cross in June alone. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US government has launched a new program to provide temporary protection to migrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan. (Source: NPR)
Africa
- The African Union has launched a new migration policy, aimed at promoting the safe and orderly movement of people across the continent. (Source: Africanews)
- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned of a growing refugee crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1 million people displaced due to conflict and violence. (Source: UNHCR)
- South Africa has introduced new visa regulations, aimed at reducing the number of migrants and promoting economic growth. (Source: News24)
Asia
- The Philippines has launched a new migration policy, aimed at promoting the safe and orderly movement of workers to countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. (Source: Rappler)
- Indonesia has introduced new regulations to restrict the movement of migrant workers to countries such as Malaysia and Singapore. (Source: The Jakarta Post)
- The UN has warned of a growing refugee crisis in Myanmar, with over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence and persecution. (Source: UN News)
These are just a few examples of recent migration news stories from around the world. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!