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Djibouti Launches Deportation Drive Affecting Yemeni, Somali, Ethiopian Migrants

Djibouti Faces Humanitarian Challenges Amid Crackdown on Migrants In a move that has sparked widespread international concern, the Djiboutian government has launched a significant crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees. This initiative has led to the arrest and deportation of individuals from Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia, all accused of violating residency and work permit regulations. As these policies unfold, questions arise: What does this mean for those caught in the crosshairs of enforcement? And what…

Trump Revives English Proficiency Requirement for Truck Drivers, Affecting Somali and Immigrant Workers

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — In a decisive shift in federal policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that mandates commercial truck drivers demonstrate proficiency in English reading and speaking. This new regulation reverses an Obama-era initiative that had softened federal enforcement standards regarding language requirements for truck drivers. As a result, immigrant drivers, particularly a significant number of Somalis contributing to North America's trucking workforce, may find themselves…

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