Repatriation of Rwandan refugees from eastern Congo

Hundreds of Rwandan refugees who fled to eastern Congo after the 1994 genocide are being repatriated back to Rwanda, with the goal of repatriating 2,000 people. The refugees were escorted by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and Save the Children, and are receiving emergency assistance and support for reintegration.

Migrant Rescue off Tunisia's Coast

64 migrants rescued from a capsized boat off Tunisia's coast, attempting to reach Europe illegally. No deaths reported. Migrants likely set off from Libya. More than 30,000 migrants arrived in Italy from Libya in 2024. Over 100 migrants have died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean in 2025.

Migration and Safe Mobility Offices

UN high commissioner for refugees suggests that Europeans should replicate President Joe Biden's Safe Mobility Offices for migrants in South America and Africa. The idea involves offering legal ways for migrants to reach desired states and expanding legal migration opportunities. Mayorkas has already facilitated the entry of millions of migrants into the US since 2021 through various routes and legal loopholes. The policy is criticized for potentially disadvantaging native workers and citizens.

Forced Displacement Worldwide in 2023

In 2023, almost 120 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, with 10 million people displaced in Sudan alone. Factors include ongoing conflicts in countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Myanmar, and new crises. The refugee population is now larger than the population of California. Climate disasters increasingly linked to conflict are also driving displacement.