Malaysia to launch operation against illegal immigrants

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 16:15

Malaysian Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Thursday that a large-scale operation would be conducted against the country`s illegal immigrants from Jan 21.

Morocco launches process to normalise illegal immigrants

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 09:06

Morocco launched an operation to give residency permits to tens of thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally, after the King expressed concern about their harsh treatment by the police.

Bulgaria warns migration laws risk Britain`s reputation

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 08:11

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, warned Prime Minister David Cameron his tough rhetoric and policies on immigration risked damaging Britain`s reputation and leaving it isolated.

Four immigrants sew mouths shut in protest at Italy detention

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 03:43

Four North Africans held in a migrant centre on the outskirts of Rome have sewn their lips together in protest at their lengthy detention, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Saturday.

Joe Biden calls for immigration fix

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:49

US Vice President Joe Biden says Congress has a moral and economic imperative to offer a pathway to citizenship for 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally.

UK introduces tougher English test for migrants

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:57

The UK is introducing a series of tougher new tests that immigrants will have to clear before they can claim state benefits.

Saudi Arabia warns of action against illegal immigrants

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 23:42

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that there would be no leniency toward organisations that hire illegal immigrants, Xinhua reported quoting Saudi Press Agency as saying.

US: 11 immigrant protesters released; 1 deported

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 16:46

US immigration officials has released 11 of 25 people who were still detained after surrendering last month at the Texas-Mexico border to protest immigration policies.

Obama pushes for passage of immigration reform by year end

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 23:12

US President Barack Obama on Thursday asked the Republican-majority House of Representatives to pass by the year end a stalled immigration bill over which India has expressed deep concern.

Illegal immigrants asked to leave Britain via text messages

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 20:30

Britain sent messages to nearly 60,000 illegal immigrants warning them to leave the country, but the campaign sparked a controversy after some legal migrants, including an Indian-origin rights activist, received the alert.

Dozens of children among 163 immigrants rescued off Sicily

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 00:10

Dozens of children were among a group of 163 immigrants rescued off the Italian coast on Tuesday, sparking immediate calls from local officials for emergency funds to help for their care.