Migrants

UN human rights experts have warned that the Trump administration's practice of deporting migrants to third countries rather than their nations of origin violates international human rights law. The warning, reported by The Guardian, adds to growing international criticism of US deportation policies, which have seen people sent to countries where they have no ties and may face persecution or harm.

French police fired tear gas at a group of migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities moved in to stop them from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain. Footage of the confrontation is drawing attention and renewed criticism of the ongoing efforts to block small-boat crossings.

781 migrants reached the UK across the Channel in 10 small boats from France over the past 24 hours, reportedly the highest daily total so far this year. The figure has drawn renewed criticism of the UK government's handling of Channel crossings and of Franco-British cooperation on stopping departures from French beaches.

Spanish police moved into a migrant camp in Ceuta, scattering crowds and reigniting debate over Madrid's control of the border with Morocco. The operation is being framed as a public-safety test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose government faces renewed pressure over its handling of migration through the Spanish enclave.

United Nations human rights experts have called on the Trump administration to stop deporting migrants to third countries, a policy that sends people expelled from the United States to nations other than their own. According to Reuters, the experts argue the practice puts migrants at risk and breaches international obligations. The appeal adds to growing international scrutiny of Washington's hardline immigration measures.

A group of English men confronted migrants on the northern French coast on Monday morning, throwing rocks as the migrants hid in nearby woods. The attempted small-boat crossing to Britain was abandoned after the boat failed to arrive. Scenes of direct, face-to-face confrontation between locals and migrants are spreading quickly online, prompting heated debate about border enforcement and vigilante action on the Channel route.

Channel 4 News reports on people deported from the United States to Liberia under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One deportee says he 'didn't know Liberia existed' before being sent to the West African country, highlighting confusion and distress among those removed to countries with no connection to them. The report is drawing widespread attention to the scale and conditions of these removals.

Channel 4 News reports on migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration who say they were deported to African countries despite having no connection to them. The story has drawn widespread attention, with critics describing the removals as coerced and legally questionable, while supporters of tougher immigration enforcement argue the deportations are a legitimate use of third-country removal agreements.

United Nations experts have warned that the Trump administration's practice of deporting migrants to third countries violates international human rights law. The warning, reported by the Guardian, adds to mounting international criticism of US immigration policy, with rights groups arguing that removals to countries with which deportees have no connection expose people to serious harm.

Three people, among them a child, have died attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK. The deaths add to a long toll of fatalities on one of the world's busiest migration routes and have renewed attention on immigration and asylum policy in Britain and France, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood among the figures drawn into the debate.

The Trump administration has canceled funding intended for refugees, immigrant detainees and other affected groups, according to CNN. The cuts affect programs that provide services to people in immigration custody and resettled refugees. The move is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the administration's hardline immigration policies and its narrowing of support for migrant and refugee programs.

Thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, amid fears of missing out on one of only 1,700 places in a new camp set up by authorities. Police requested reinforcements to contain the crowds as tensions rose at the scene.

US immigration authorities are deporting thousands of migrants to third countries where they have no citizenship, family or other connections. The practice, highlighted in reporting by The Newsmakers, is drawing criticism from human rights advocates who argue it may violate international law and leaves deportees vulnerable in unfamiliar nations with little support.

Migrant children are appearing in US immigration court proceedings without legal representation, according to CNN Politics reporting. The issue has drawn attention because children navigating complex deportation hearings on their own face steep odds, and the shortage of lawyers taking on minors' cases raises questions about due process and how the court system handles young defendants.

CNN reports from a Texas immigration court where unaccompanied migrant children navigate deportation proceedings, many without lawyers or family support. One child's words, 'I have no one', capture the isolation faced by minors asked to argue their own cases. The report highlights the stakes of immigration court for children facing removal.

Reports say a new group of migrants has arrived on the Spanish island of Mallorca, adding to arrivals reaching Spain's Balearic Islands. Critics of the Spanish government's migration policy are voicing anger online, accusing Madrid of allowing uncontrolled entry of people from Africa and the Middle East into Spain and the wider European Union, while official reaction has not been detailed.

Migrant children are appearing before US immigration judges without legal representation, raising concerns among advocates who say unrepresented minors cannot navigate complex deportation proceedings on their own. Reports from immigration courts highlight the scale of the problem, and rights groups are calling for guaranteed access to counsel for children in removal cases.

CNN is reporting from inside Texas immigration courtrooms where children as young as toddlers are required to appear before immigration judges, many without legal representation. The report highlights how young migrant children must navigate complex deportation proceedings, a practice that has drawn criticism from immigrant advocates who argue it is incompatible with due process for children that age.

Refugees in South Africa say they fear renewed xenophobic violence as a September 30 deadline approaches. It is unclear what the deadline refers to, but Al Jazeera reports growing anxiety among migrant and refugee communities, who worry they could become targets of attacks and that their legal status or protections may be at risk as the date passes.

Spanish police in Ceuta used tear gas to break up another clash with protesting migrants, the latest in a series of confrontations in the enclave. The unrest stems from the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco, and local residents are demanding tighter border controls as rallies and rioting continue to disrupt the Spanish territory.

Democracy Now! reports that deportees sent by the United States to Equatorial Guinea have been beaten and imprisoned after arrival. Critics are likening the practice to 'extraordinary rendition', the controversial US policy of transferring suspects to countries where they faced abuse. The case is fueling debate over US deportation agreements with third countries and the treatment of migrants removed to nations with poor human rights records.

The United States has deported LGBTQ migrants to countries where homosexuality is criminalised or where they face persecution, according to CNN reporting. The deportations have drawn criticism from advocacy groups who argue the practice violates protections owed to people fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Overnight clashes broke out between migrants and police in Gravelines and Grand-Fort-Philippe in northern France. Trash bins were overturned and set on fire, homes were reportedly stoned, and the glass facade of Gravelines' town hall was damaged. The area is a key departure point for migrants attempting to cross the Channel to Britain, and the unrest has drawn wide attention in France.