Government launches massive drive to address migrant crisis, all illegal migrants to be sent back

Maldives Immigration Services decide to launch a massive operation to tackle the issue of illegal immigrants in Maldives.

The issue of illegal immigrants in the Maldives has become more drastic. During the previous government, efforts were underway to re-document and register them. A number of migrant workers were repatriated to their countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a satisfactory solution to the problem was not achieved.