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Curfew imposed on migrants!
Photo credit: WSJ Villagers in Jampur, India, have barred migrants from roaming in the village after 9 pm. Hindustan Times reports that the villagers initially barred the entry of migrants. There are five hundred migrants in the village of 2000 people. The villagers have said migrants who want to continue staying in the village must…
Man jailed for encouraging asylum seekers’ hotels!
Photo credit: Yahoo News Canada Tyler Kay has been jailed for encouraging people to torch hotels housing asylum seekers. Daily Mail reports that Mr Key was arraigned for using social media to stoke racial hatred during the far-right violence that erupted in the UK last week. He encouraged people to torch hotels housing asylum seekers….
Olympic refugee breakdancer disqualified!
Photo credit: the independent An Olympic breakdancer from Afghanistan, Manizah Talash, has been disqualified from the breaking competition for wearing a cape on which “Free Afghan Women” was printed. France 24 reports that Talash unveiled the top on Friday before the first duel of the whole competition against against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands. The …
Farmers and caregiver-reliant people worry about potential changes to temporary foreign worker rules!
Photo credit: Radio Canada Authorities in Canada said on Tuesday that they were considering blocking applications for low-wage Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). So many reactions have trailed the proposal. The co-owner of Foster Family Farms, Mel Foster, said, “It would be a huge hit for us.” CBC reports that the refusal would only apply to…
“Migrant farmworkers are extremely vulnerable to natural disasters.”
Photo credit: Newsbreak A study from the Natural Hazards Center has shown that the migrant farmworker community is one of the most vulnerable groups regarding natural disasters. NPR reports that University of Florida researchers authored the study. Their research centers on the farmworker community in North Central Florida and explores the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. …
Harris responds to Trump!
Photo credit: ABC News According to a Harris campaign official, Vice President Kamala Harris will not join former President Trump on Fox News’ debate stage on September 4. ABC News reports that the official said Harris’s agreement to a future debate with the former President depends on his showing up at the September 10 debate…
Bangladesh recovers bodies of Rohingya refugees!
Photo credit: Malaysia Today The bodies of thirty-four Rohingya refugees who had fled war-torn Myanmar only to drown when their boat sank in a river while crossing to Bangladesh have been recovered by Bangladeshi officials. The Irrawaddy reports that 5he group had fled their villages in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, and their over-crowded small craft sank in…


