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Mexico praises its own migrants with a hymn, while abuses continue against those from other nations
Mexico's president has unveiled a bilingual “hymn” to Mexican migrants living in the United States, even as migrants from other countries continue to suffer abuses, delays and hostility in MexicoABC News - 6h -
Australian radio host pleads not guilty to abuse
Top broadcaster Alan Jones says all charges against him are "baseless" or "distort the truth".BBC News - 1d -
U.S. charges Colombians in deadly migrant smuggling scheme
Two Colombians are facing extradition to the U.S. for their role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the disappearance at sea of dozens of migrants crossing from Colombia's Caribbean ...NBC News - 1d -
UK unlawfully detained migrants on Diego Garcia, judge finds
Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were held in a camp on the Indian Ocean island, which is the site of a secretive UK-US military base.BBC News - 2d -
As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in January with a promise of carrying out mass deportations, leaving Honduras and other Central American countries bracing for a potential ...ABC News - 2d -
Abuse survivors 'still failed years after inquiry'
More than two-thirds of victims fail to get compensation due to delays to reforms, it is claimed.BBC News - 4d -
At least five killed in shootings around French migrant camp
Man, 22, hands himself in after one person shot in Wormhout, near Dunkirk, and four more at Loon-Plage camp. At least five people have been killed in shootings in and around a migrant camp near the ...The Guardian - 4d -
At least five dead as migrant boat capsizes in Greek waters
Coastguard reports rescue of 39 survivors from boat that set out from Libya, but hopes fade for other passengers. A mammoth rescue operation was launched in Greece on Saturday to locate dozens of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one siteFinancial Times - 5d -
Europe's anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses
The Council of Europe anti-torture committee has criticized Italy’s treatment of migrants in local detention centersABC News - 5d -
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Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump reiterates plan to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants
President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine's Person of the Year on Thursday, and in an interview with the magazine, he reiterated a campaign pledge to begin mass deportations of ...CBS News - 6d -
What's behind Trump's claim about 300,000 "lost" migrant kids?
Republicans have repeatedly alleged the Biden administration lost track of hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors. But experts say they're distorting the facts.CBS News - 6d -
Man City condemn racist abuse directed at Walker
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker was subject to racist abuse following his team's 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.ESPN - 6d -
Greece launches emergency inquiry into the alleged assault of an Egyptian minor at a migrant camp
A Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has launched an emergency inquiry into the alleged beating and sexual assault of a 16-year-old Egyptian boy at a camp for migrants outside AthensABC News - 6d -
Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after abuses and then war
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last monthABC News - 6d -
With rise in border migrant deaths, forensic volunteers and students work to identify remains
Operation Identification (Operation ID) uses volunteers and students to help do forensic work as border counties see a rise in migrant deaths in areas "that have never experienced this before."NBC News - Dec. 11 -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants
U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
'Vile' sex abuser with dozens of child victims jailed
The 130 charges relate to 47 victims, some from England, of which 46 were children at the time of the offending.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction
Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Monks cruel to child sexual abuse victims - review
One survivor of abuse on the island says she does not know how she survived after her ordeal.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia
Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar have arrived back in Somalia and were received by government officialsABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Smuggling networks thrive as Channel crossings expose migrant perils
People smuggling has become a pressing concern for France and its neighbouring countries, with recent rescue operations revealing the extent to which organised crime networks exploit those seeking ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep details of migrants
Public petition calls for motion by VVD party in ruling rightwing coalition to be withdrawn. Protests are planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Migrant crossings at points of entry reach new levels
More immigrants entered the U.S.through points of entry than in between them in November for the first time in historyThe Hill - Dec. 6 -
Woman was denied request of abuse history, inquest told
A coroner rules ITV journalist Teresa McMahon took her own life weeks after reporting domestic abuse.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Welby's speech
A survivor of child abuse linked to the Church said he was "dismayed" by the archbishop's statement.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants
President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Trump team plans to deport some migrants to countries other than their own
The incoming Trump administration is preparing a list of countries to which it may deport migrants when their home countries refuse to accept them.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel
Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona
A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israeli soldiers conducting campaign of ‘beatings and abuse’ in Hebron
Guardian findings back up research by rights group which reveals ‘shocking behavioural norms’ of Israeli soldiers. Israeli soldiers based in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron have intensified a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...NBC News - Dec. 2
