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13.02.2025, taz
The United Kingdom has tightened its naturalization guidelines, meaning refugees who enter the country "illegally" and through "dangerous entry" methods will no longer be able to obtain citizenship. This change comes into effect alongside new initiatives by the Labour government to combat "illegal immigration." read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Großbritannien
12.02.2025, Bundesministerium des Inneren und für Heimat
In Hamburg-Rahlstedt, Germany's first Dublin center is being established to enforce deportations to other EU countries more quickly and efficiently. Affected individuals will only receive in-kind benefits there to accelerate their departure. Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser and Senator of the Interior Andy Grote emphasized the effectiveness of the new measures to relieve states and municipalities and to reduce so-called irregular migration. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland, Europäische Union
12.02.2025, InfoMigrants
At least 16 Pakistani migrants died, and ten remain missing after a boat sank off the coast of Libya while attempting to reach Europe. Survivors have been detained by Libyan authorities, while Pakistan's government has vowed to identify victims and crack down on human smuggling. This tragedy is part of a broader pattern of increasing migrant deaths at sea, with many Pakistanis having to risk dangerous routes due to economic hardship and instability. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika, Europa
12.02.2025, Tagesschau
Following several defeats in court, the government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is considering utilising the Italian camps in Albania differently for the time being. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed reports in parliament that migrants whose asylum applications have already been rejected on Italian soil could be accommodated in camps in Albania in future. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Balkanstaaten, Italien / Malta
12.02.2025, tagesschau.de
The German government has ordered an extension of controls at all German borders for a further six months. They would otherwise have expired in mid-March. Chancellor Scholz explained that this is intended to prevent unauthorised entry. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
12.02.2025, Infomigrants
Over the weekend of February 8-9, Spanish maritime services rescued over 300 migrants from five boats off the Canary Islands, with the majority coming from sub-Saharan Africa and the Maghreb. Seven people required hospitalization due to dehydration and hypothermia, while the migrants were taken to various ports on Gran Canaria, El Hierro, and Tenerife for assistance. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europa
11.02.2025, Infomigrants
Human rights attorney Omer Shatz criticized Italy for releasing Libyan general Osama Almasri despite an ICC arrest warrant, accusing the Italian government of political motives to conceal its complicity in crimes against migrants. Shatz is considering filing further complaints with the ICC on behalf of Almasri’s victims, claiming Italy's actions obstructed justice and humiliated the real victims who sought accountability. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta
10.02.2025, InfoMigrants
Almost half of the migrants transferred from Albania to Italy on February 6 have filed an appeal against the rejection of their asylum requests. This happened on the same day that two migrants lost their lives while trying to reach Italy’s southern island of Lampedusa. read more
The bodies of two men were found on a beach in northern France, possibly linked to an incident where 230 migrants were rescued from the English Channel over the weekend. Authorities suspect the victims drowned while trying to reach a migrant boat already in the water. Despite freezing temperatures, Channel crossings continue to rise, with nearly 1,500 people reaching the UK this year. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Frankreich, Großbritannien, Europäische Union
10.02.2025, France24
Libyan authorities discovered nearly 50 bodies in two mass graves in Kufra following a raid on a human trafficking site, where 76 migrants were freed and three suspects were arrested. Some victims appeared to have been shot before burial, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants in Libya, a key transit point to Europe. The country’s instability since Gaddafi’s 2011 ousting has allowed traffickers to exploit migrants, subjecting them to extreme abuse, forced labor, and deadly routes. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika
10.02.2025, ANSA
The government is considering a plan to transform two controversial Italian-run centres in Albania into repatriation centres (CPRs) in order to keep them operational after the implementation of a protocol between Rome and Tirana for the fast-track processing of asylum seekers at the facilities was stymied by Italy's courts. read more
07.02.2025, nd. Journalismus von Links
Italy expands reprisals against rescue ships to include aircraft. This particularly affects the organization Sea-Watch, as Laura Meschede reports (interview). read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta
07.02.2025, The Guardian Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has repatriated 7,790 Nigerians from Chad, where they had sought refuge due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Governor Babagana Zulum led the delegation to Chad, coordinating with Nigerian, Chadian, and UNHCR officials to ensure a voluntary return process. The returnees, mostly from Borno State, will be reintegrated into their communities as peace returns to the region. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Afrika
06.02.2025, Pro Asyl
More than 600 women, children and men died off the Greek port of Pylos on June 14, 2023. A report by the Greek ombudsman now confirms that wrong decisions by the Greek coastguard led to the disaster. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
06.02.2025, Infomigrants
The French government has announced that the number of deportations of migrants in 2024 has increased by nearly 27 percent, with around 22,000 deportations. This measure is aimed at regaining voters from Marine Le Pen's right-wing populist party, while simultaneously pushing for tighter border controls within the EU. Through this announcement and policy, the government hopes to win back voters. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Frankreich
06.02.2025, zdfheute
Along the Tunisian coast near Sfax and Zarzis, tens of thousands of people live in olive groves. They have to organize their own survival. Aid organizations are not involved. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Nordafrika
05.02.2025, Infomigrants
An Eritrean migrant died on February 4, 2025, near Calais, France, marking the fourth migrant death in the region this year. The cause of death remains unclear, with conflicting reports suggesting the victim either fell off or was struck by a truck while attempting to reach the UK, as thousands of migrants are forced to risk dangerous crossings despite increased border controls. read more
05.02.2025, The Guardian
The Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, who has been a vocal critic of Italy’s alleged complicity in abuses suffered by migrants in Libya, has revealed WhatsApp informed him his mobile phone was targeted by military-grade spyware made by the Israel-based company Paragon Solutions. read more
05.02.2025, Human Rights Watch
The Italian government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing for a security law that drastically increases the penalties for so-called unauthorized demonstrations, thereby severely restricting the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. The law, which has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, is facing criticism from international organizations and human rights observers due to its potential violations of fundamental human rights and international agreements. read more
04.02.2025, euronews
A Syrian family wants to hold Frontex accountable for human rights violations and illegal pushbacks. If the European Court’s decision confirms their claims, it could change how the agency works. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union
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