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Some Chinese immigrants regret coming to the United States and returning home

Chinese migrants crossing the U.S. southern border say they make the perilous journey to escape China’s authoritarian rule, seek the American dream or escape growing political and economic uncertainty at home. But the challenges didn’t end after they arrived, with some deciding to return to China while others had no choice. Produced by Tracey Liu of VOA.

Undocumented Indian immigrants create new route to U.S. via Canada

There has been an unprecedented surge in undocumented immigrants from India in recent years, most of whom enter the United States through Mexico. But as pressure mounts on the U.S.-Mexico border, many are turning to a less traditional path: crossing the vast and heavily fortified Canadian border. Produced by Massoud Fariwal of VOA.

Maryland Governor: State focuses on families of workers killed in bridge collapse

Authorities believe six workers – immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador – fell to their deaths in the Patapsco River. Two others survived. The bodies of three workers have been recovered and the search for other victims continues. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state remains committed to supporting the families of the six workers. Associated Press reports.

VOA60 Africa: Lack of aid pushes Sudan to the brink of famine

More than a year after the civil war broke out, a lack of aid combined with instability has pushed the Sudanese people to the brink of famine. Displaced citizens celebrate Eid al-Fitr in hospitals and refugee camps.

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Sudanese refugees in South Sudan face collapsing health care system

Political violence in Sudan has forced thousands of refugees, many of them children, to seek safety in neighboring South Sudan. There, they face a different threat—a collapsing health care system. VOA’s Sheila Ponny reports from Lenk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan.

Thousands continue to flee Sudan every day as conflict intensifies

Thousands of people are still fleeing Sudan every day as a conflict between two warring army factions continues for nearly a year and shows no sign of abating, the United Nations refugee agency said. The latest data from the United Nations Refugee Agency shows that since the outbreak of war on April 15, 2023, more than 8.5 million people in Sudan have been forced to flee their homes, making it one of the most serious displacement and humanitarian crises in the world. This figure includes 1.8 million Sudanese who have fled to neighboring countries seeking asylum. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva.

International Organization for Migration: Shipwreck near Djibouti kills 38

A boat carrying Ethiopian migrants sank off Djibouti on Monday, killing at least 38 people, according to the International Organization for Migration. The U.N. agency said in a statement that 22 people had been rescued. The ship was traveling to Yemen from Djibouti, a major transit country for migrants trying to reach the Gulf state from the Horn of Africa. VOA News reports.

EU MPs approve immigration law overhaul, hoping to deprive far-right votes

EU lawmakers on Wednesday approved major changes to the bloc’s immigration laws aimed at ending years of disagreement over how to manage thousands of unauthorized arrivals and depriving the far right of a campaign issue that won votes ahead of June elections. Members of the European Parliament voted on the Migration and Asylum Pact, regulations and policies aimed at helping resolve the thorny issues of who is responsible when migrants arrive and whether other EU countries are obliged to help. Associated Press reports.

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— Secretary of Homeland Security Alexander Mayorkas announced on friday Extending and redesignating Ethiopia’s Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from June 13, 2024 to December 12, 2025, due to the ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia and the exceptional and temporary circumstances within Ethiopia that prevent the safe return of individuals.