illegal migrants

US cities urged to get tough on migrants

Washington - Arab Today

Donald Trump’s attorney general warned US cities that turning a blind eye to illegal migrants could jeopardize billions in federal funding, as the administration doubled down on tough immigration policies Monday. Jeff Sessions demanded so-called “sanctuary cities” — from Boston to Chicago to Los Angeles — do more to turn illegal immigrants over to the federal authorities for deportation. “TheRead more

Over 18,000 Sub-Saharans Seek to Regularize Their Migration Status in Morocco

Rabat - Arab Today

irregular migrants have been filed in Morocco, from the launch of the 2nd phase of this operation until March 8, Minister for Moroccans Living Abroad and Migration Affairs, Anis Birou, said. When the second phase of the regularization initiative began at the end of 2016, it was expected that 25,000 people would be affected. Just a few months in toRead more

EU floats new ideas to speed up return of illegal migrants

Brussels - ArabToday

The European Commission on Thursday toughened its migration policy by floating a renewed action plan and a set of recommendations for its member states, in a bid to speed up the return of illegal migrants. According to the action plan, the European Union (EU) would shell out 200 million euros (210 million U.S. dollars) in 2017 to member states forRead more

Border guards accompish several achievements

Cairo - Arab Today

The Egyptian border guard managed to accomplish several achievements over the past year, said a statement by the Armed Forces on Wednesday. As for fighting terrorism, the forces were able to destroy several hideouts of terrorists and secure borders, added the statement. Also, up to 67 tunnels were destroyed and large quantities of smuggled petro-products were seized, according to theRead more

14 African illegal migrants arrested eastern Owainat

Aswan - Arab Today

Security apparatuses in Aswan arrested Monday to arrest 14 illegal Sudanese and Ethiopian migrants in eastern Owainat. Their ages range between 18 and 45, according to Aswan Security Chief Magdy Mousa. Investigations revealed that the illegal migrants went to the restricted area after sneaking illegally into Egypt's southern borders through eastern Owainat. Source: MENARead more

Border guards continue efforts to fight crime, illegal migration

Cairo - Arab Today

Border guards in the surroundings of the Third Field Army in Sinai found 53 drug depots containing 1,848 kg of cannabis and 130 kg of cannabis seeds as well as 320 machine gun ammunition. In a press release on Sunday, the army said it arrested 366 illegal migrants from different nationalities and also seized 82 kg of cannabis and 44,000Read more

Infiltration attempt by 478 illegal migrants foiled

Cairo - Arab Today

Military Spokesman Mohamed Samir said that border guards foiled an infiltration attempt by 478 illegal migrants of various nationalities through the western, northern and southern borders. In a statement on Monday, the spokesman said that 71 cartridge rifles, 99 bullets and 349,000 tablets of Tamol drug were also seized. Source: MENA Read more

111 illegal migrants rescued off Tripoli shores

Tripoli - Arab Today

Libyan naval forces Monday rescued 111 African illegal migrants from drowning. They were on board of a boat 10 miles away from Tripoli shores, Spokesman of Libyan maritime forces Ayoub Qassem told MENA. Libyan authorities arrested the immigrants and decided to repatriate them. Source: MENARead more