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The head of the Migration Agency in Sweden expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of proposed political measures to halt teenage deportations, amidst intense debate on the issue.

The UN migration agency reported that at least 7,667 migrants died or went missing globally in 2025, with a call for safer migration routes following a significant toll in the Mediterranean Sea.

The head of Sweden's Migration Agency clarified that the agency does not deport small children without their parents, addressing a misunderstanding that arose from a recent deportation decision involving a baby.

Ali Omar Karim, a 47-year-old people smuggler, has been sentenced to eight years and seven months in prison for his role in transporting illegal migrants to the UK.

Sweden plans to send migration experts to Syria to lead workshops aimed at facilitating the return of Syrian refugees.

At least 606 migrants have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea in 2026, as reported by the International Organization for Migration.

Since the beginning of 2026, over 600 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of refuge, according to the UN's migration agency.

Jonas Eek explains his motivations for staying on the Migration Agency's Ethical Council despite a peer's resignation.

Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell suggests that the Migration Agency could have used a legal exception in a deportation case involving an eight-month-old baby.

Reports have emerged of suspected sexual abuse against a child at the Migration Agency's return center in Märsta, Sweden, following a police investigation into a serious incident.

The article discusses the perceived ineffectiveness of the Ethical Council at Sweden's Migration Agency, highlighting concerns about its actual influence on decisions related to deportations.

The Swedish Migration Agency's ethical council emphasizes the importance of discussing ethical issues regarding migration laws, especially in light of upcoming significant changes.

The Center Party in Sweden is seeking answers from the Migration Agency regarding the delay in processing teenage deportations, as many teens are being deported upon reaching the age of 18.

The Center Party in Sweden is calling in the director-general of the Migration Agency to address the issue of long wait times for residency decisions affecting teenagers who face deportation upon reaching adulthood.

The Swedish Migration Agency has decided that eight-month-old Emanuel, born in Sweden to Iranian parents with residency permits, does not have the right to remain in the country.

A retired social worker criticizes the Swedish Migration Agency's ethical council for its stance on recent deportations of children and young adults.

The Swedish Migration Agency confirms that an eight-month-old baby born in Sweden faces expulsion due to a legal change affecting his family's asylum status.

A letter to the editor criticizes Sweden's Migration Agency for its treatment of immigrants, comparing it unfavorably to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).

Professor Ludvig Beckman resigns from the Migration Agency's ethical council in protest of deportations affecting teenagers who have grown up in Sweden.

Ludvig Beckman resigns from the Swedish Migration Agency's Ethical Council in protest against the agency's treatment of deportations, which he believes are inhumane and against constitutional principles.

The Swedish Migration Agency expresses concern regarding the safety of residents at a return center in Märsta following a police operation linked to an unclear incident involving potential criminal activity.

A serious crime is being investigated at Sweden's Migration Agency return center, prompting an ongoing police operation.

A police operation is currently underway at the Migration Agency's Return Center in Märsta, Sweden, in response to a serious crime investigation.

The chairman of Sigtuna municipality, Mattias Askerson, suggests using legislation to alter zoning plans in order to restrict the Migration Agency's operations in the area, following the establishment of a reception and return center in 2023.

The acquittal of Staffanstorp's refugee refusal could lead to anarchy, as warned by the former director of the Migration Agency, Mikael Ribbenvik.

A journalist reveals that the US agency ICE is hiring personnel without proper vetting, leading to concerns about their practices.

According to EU border agency Frontex, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union has decreased by more than a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The former Iraqi president, who is also a former refugee, has been appointed to lead the United Nations' refugee agency.