tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Migrant Deaths

All articles tagged with #migrant deaths

crime1 year ago

Two Men Convicted in Fatal US-Canada Border Smuggling Case

Two men, Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand, were found guilty in Minnesota for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four migrants who froze while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a blizzard. The jury convicted them on multiple counts, including conspiracy to transport noncitizens and aiding in their attempted transportation for financial gain. The case highlighted the dangers of illegal border crossings and the prioritization of profit over human lives.

via Star Tribune|
#border-crossing#crime#guilty-verdict
crime1 year ago

"Dinghy Pilot Convicted of Manslaughter in Channel Migrant Deaths"

Ibrahima Bah, a Senegalese migrant, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of four migrants who drowned in the English Channel while he piloted a boat in December 2022. Bah, who had claimed he was forced by violent smugglers to make the journey, was also found guilty of facilitating a breach of immigration law. The court heard that the boat was not seaworthy and lacked safety equipment, and Bah continued the crossing even after signs the boat was deflating. He will be sentenced on Friday.

via BBC.com|
#crime#english-channel#ibrahima-bah
immigration2 years ago

"Texas Border Crisis: Migrant Deaths, Arrests, and Federal Lawsuits"

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the discovery of a deceased migrant who attempted to cross the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass. The department's Tactical Marine Unit recovered the body, adding to the roughly 2,300 illegal immigrant deaths in the last three years attributed to drownings, heat exhaustion, vehicle accidents, and harsh environmental conditions. Texas DPS spokesperson emphasized the need for a federal response to prevent such tragedies and stated that Texas is using preventive measures to deter illegal border crossings. This comes after recent accusations and investigations regarding the responsibility for the deaths of three migrants in the Rio Grande, with conflicting claims between federal officials, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, and the Texas Military Department.

via Fox News|
#border-security#illegal-immigration#immigration
border-crisis2 years ago

Border Crisis: Texas and Feds Clash Over Mexican Mother and Children's Deaths

The deaths of a mother and her two children at the US-Mexico border have intensified the ongoing standoff between Texas and federal officials over control of the border. Texas authorities blame the Biden administration for the deaths, while federal officials argue that Texas is unable to ensure human safety and rescue migrants. The dispute centers around a heavily trafficked area near Eagle Pass, with Texas refusing to cede control despite federal orders. The tragic incident has brought attention to the broader jurisdictional and humanitarian issues at the border.

via USA TODAY|
#border-crisis#federal-vs-state-jurisdiction#migrant-deaths
immigration-tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Border Crossing: Migrant Mother and Children Drown in Eagle Pass

A Honduran mother and her two children, aged 8 and 10, drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande into the US, breaking a human chain of asylum-seekers. The incident occurred near Eagle Pass, Texas, amid tensions over immigration policy. Accusations were made against Governor Greg Abbott for blocking Border Patrol access to the area, but a Supreme Court filing revealed that the migrants had already drowned before Border Patrol arrived. The tragedy has sparked criticism of Texas' handling of the ongoing migrant crisis and raised concerns about the dangers faced by migrants crossing the border.

via Daily Mail|
#border-crisis#immigration#immigration-tragedy
immigration-border-security2 years ago

Tragedy at the Texas Border: 3 Migrants Drown Crossing the Rio Grande

A mother and her two children drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico to the U.S., sparking a conflict between the Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott over border policies. The federal government claims that Texas soldiers blocked Border Patrol officers from reaching the distressed migrants, while Texas authorities dispute this, stating that the drownings had already occurred when access was requested. The incident has intensified the political battle over border security and illegal immigration, with Texas's aggressive crackdown drawing criticism and legal challenges, and Republicans pushing for major changes in immigration policy.

via Los Angeles Times|
#biden-administration#border-security#immigration
politics2 years ago

"Texas Governor Denies Allegations of Allowing Migrants to Drown, White House Demands Border Access"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott refuted accusations that the state allowed migrants to drown in the Rio Grande by preventing Border Patrol access, stating that the drownings had already occurred when access was requested. An investigation by the Texas Military Department found the accusations to be inaccurate, with soldiers in direct communication with Border Patrol and Mexican authorities having already recovered the bodies. Abbott blamed the deaths on the Biden administration's immigration policies, while the Department of Homeland Security sent a cease-and-desist letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding Border Patrol access to the area.

via Fox News|
#border-patrol#greg-abbott#migrant-deaths
immigration2 years ago

"US-Mexico Border: A Deadly Crossing with 686 Deaths and Countless Missing Migrants"

The US-Mexico border has been identified as the deadliest land migration route in the world, with at least 686 deaths and disappearances recorded last year. The International Organization for Migration documented a total of 1,457 fatalities along migration routes in the Americas in 2022, marking the deadliest year on record in the region. The majority of these deaths are attributed to the lack of safe and regular mobility options, forcing migrants to take perilous routes. The Caribbean saw a significant increase in deaths, with 350 fatalities recorded in 2022. The report emphasizes the urgent need for better data and the creation of safe migration routes to reduce deaths during migration.

via Daily Mail|
#americas#humanitarian-emergency#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Rising Temperatures Fuel Migrant Fatalities

The scorching heat in South Texas is contributing to the deaths of migrants attempting to cross the border from Mexico. More than 500 deaths have been confirmed this year, with many attributed to dehydration, heat stroke, or hypothermia. The extreme temperatures and suffocating humidity have made it dangerous for migrants traveling through the hot, barren shrub land. The Border Patrol has been posting warnings on social media, and advocacy organizations have seen a surge in caseloads. Deputy Don White of the Brooks County Sheriff's Office, who patrols the area, receives messages from desperate relatives of missing migrants. Tracking migrant deaths remains challenging, but efforts are being made to identify remains and provide answers to families.

via The New York Times|
#border-patrol#heat-wave#immigration
world-news2 years ago

Global Refugee Crisis Deepens with Deadly Migrant Boat Capsizes.

A fishing trawler carrying over 750 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, with over 500 believed to have perished, including women and children. The refugees were seeking to land in Italy, with many from Pakistan escaping poverty and political turbulence. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest known migration route in the world, with many shipwrecks going unrecorded. The tragedy reflects the ongoing worldwide refugee crisis, with over 108 million people forcibly displaced at the end of 2022. Pope Francis has called for nations to welcome migrants and asylum seekers. The Norwegian Refugee Council has released its list of the world's most neglected displacement crises, with Burkina Faso at the top.

via America: The Jesuit Review|
#mediterranean#migrant-deaths#pakistan
crime2 years ago

Investigation launched into suspected homicide at Mexican migrant detention center.

The deaths of at least 39 migrants in a fire at a Mexican detention centre are being investigated as suspected homicides, with authorities accusing those in charge of doing nothing to evacuate the victims. Video surveillance footage appeared to show guards leaving as flames engulfed a cell with migrants locked inside. Eight people have been identified as allegedly responsible for the failure, including federal agents, state immigration officials, and members of a private security company. The dead and injured included people from Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia, and Ecuador.

via The Guardian|
#crime#detention-centre#homicide
immigration2 years ago

Tragic Border Incident Highlights Ruthless Smuggling Profit Motive.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has condemned the "callous" smugglers responsible for the deaths of two migrants in a rail car in Texas, accusing them of only caring about "making a profit." The DHS chief praised Border Patrol agents and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents supporting the investigation and vowed to work with the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office to hold those responsible. The tragedy comes after the death of eight migrants earlier this month on two smuggling vessels that capsized off the coast of Southern California and is one of a number of deadly incidents at or near the border in recent years.

via Fox News|
#alejandro-mayorkas#border-crisis#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Tragic Migrant Deaths Found in Texas Train Car

Two migrants died and several others were injured after being found suffocating in a train car in Uvalde County, Texas. The incident is suspected to be related to human smuggling. This marks the latest tragedy in a string of deadly incidents at the southern border amid a historic migrant crisis. The surge in migrants has coincided with a record number of encounters at the border, and a record number of migrant deaths. The Biden administration and Republicans continue to debate solutions to the crisis.

via Fox News|
#border-patrol#human-smuggling#immigration