Finland considers closing border with Russia amid spike in asylum seekers

PM Petteri Orpo claims Russian border guards transported migrants to the Finnish border. Finland’s government said on Tuesday that Russia has recently been allowing asylum seekers to enter its territory without the necessary travel documents, calling it an “international crime.” … Read More

EU raises the alarm on soaring asylum requests from ‘safe’ countries

The European Union is becoming increasingly worried about the surging number of requests lodged by asylum seekers who are, in principle, ineligible for international protection, such as nationals from India, Bangladesh, Morocco, Egypt and Peru. The European Commission estimates the … Read More

Arrests for US-Mexico Border Crossings Plummet a Record 75% Over 6 Months

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Arrests of migrants for illegal southern border crossings have fallen a whopping 75% since May in a sign that President Donald Trump’s hard-line policies are paying off with one of the most dramatic drop-offs in history. “This is a direct result due … Read More