The immigration minister said Mexico had not done enough to address the surge of asylum seekers arriving in Canada.
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Ricardo Martinelli Vows to Run for President of Panama From Nicaraguan Embassy
Convicted of money laundering, Ricardo Martinelli, a conservative ex-president who had planned to run again, has sought refuge in the embassy of leftist and autocratic Nicaragua.
On a Frozen Border, Finland Puzzles Over a ‘Russian Game’
As it votes on Sunday for a new president, NATO’s newest member says Moscow is testing it by turning asylum seekers into a political pressure point.
Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants
A new report based on records from the Trump and Biden years found the average length of solitary detainment was longer than the duration the U.N. says can constitute torture.
Italy Can Send Asylum Seekers to Albania, Court Rules
The arrangement, widely criticized by human rights groups, is part of the Italian government’s efforts to send the message that many undocumented migrants will not be allowed directly into the country.
Sunak’s Rwanda Plan Fails First Test in House of Lords
In the latest setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda policy, the upper house of the British Parliament voted to delay a crucial treaty with the African country.
Why Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Have Splintered Into Factions
The biggest challenge to Britain’s prime minister comes from his own divided party, which is triggering resignations and a mutiny over immigration.
Three Myths Around the U.K.’s Rwanda Plan for Asylum Seekers
The British government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Africa is back in Parliament this week. Here’s a guide to some of the difficult realities behind the issue.
At Least 5 People Die Trying to Cross Icy English Channel
French authorities said that a ship carrying migrants trying to reach Britain had been “reported in difficulty” off the coast of northern France. More than 30 people were rescued.
Finland Extends Closure of Border With Russia
Late last year, Finland accused Moscow of facilitating an influx of migrants and shut its land border crossings with Russia.