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25.03.2024, Deutschlandfunk
An oil tanker has picked up 139 refugees from a barely seaworthy boat in the Mediterranean. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
25.03.2024, Infomigrants
During a visit to Cyprus, the European Commission Vice President has said that Brussels could strike a deal with Lebanon to curb the number of migrant arrivals into the EU. Cyprus has recorded an increase in Syrian arrivals, many of whom disembarked on boats leaving from Lebanon. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Naher Osten, Europäische Union, Europa
25.03.2024, Süddeusche Zeitung
Several migrants have been found dead off the coast of Tunisia. The coastguard announced on Monday that it had recovered five bodies near the city of Sfax. A total of eleven migrants have been found dead at sea in the area over the past four days. Tunisian security forces have also prevented 3058 migrants from travelling to Europe by boat since Friday. The majority of them are said to come from countries in sub-Saharan Africa. On Monday alone, 633 people were prevented from travelling by boat from Tunisia to Europe. Security forces also reportedly arrested 120 "smugglers". read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Nordafrika, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
25.03.2024, InfoMigrants
Libyen ist Teil der tödlichen Mittelmeer-Migrationsroute.In einem Massengrab im Südwesten Libyens sind die Leichen von mindestens 65 Migrant*innen gefunden worden, berichtet die Internationale Organisation für Migration (IOM). read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika
25.03.2024, La Repubblica
On the island of El Hierro, which has become the gateway to Europe with twelve thousand landings in two months. The Atlantic Ocean challenged with pirogues. 'But we don't let people die at sea here' read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Spanien, Europa
24.03.2024, Al Jazeera
Rescued in the middle of the Mediterranean, two men describe their experience being trafficked read more
21.03.2024, Tagesschau
For the fourth time in just a few weeks, the Italian government has detained a ship of private sea rescuers. Médecins Sans Frontières wants to take action against this. A similar case was recently successful. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta
19.03.2024, Info Migrants
A new report by ActionAid and Openpolis highlights administrative problems and a surge in direct procurement in Italy's emergency reception system, indicating a lack of transparency and efficiency in the system. The Meloni government's migration policies are criticized for institutionalizing practices that violate the rights of migrants and minors. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta
19.03.2024, Süddeusche Zeitung
An Italian civil court has cancelled the detention of the rescue ship belonging to the German aid organisation SOS Humanity. The judge in the southern Italian city of Crotone ruled on Monday that the detention of Humanity 1 by the authorities was unlawful, as the aid organisation announced on Tuesday. The ship had arrived in the harbour of Crotone after rescuing 77 migrants and had been detained for 20 days. According to the organisation, the crew of the Humanity 1 had helped migrants who were in distress at sea off Libya and Tunisia. Helpers and refugees were also threatened with armed force by the Libyan coastguard. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta, Europäische Union, Europa
19.03.2024, The Guardian
Families say they were promised details of relatives’ whereabouts after contacting people they thought were linked to NGO in Spain read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Spanien, Nordafrika
19.03.2024, Infomigrants
In a recent operation targeting clandestine migration networks, three Tunisians were arrested in Trapani on charges filed by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate of Palermo (DDA). The allegations center around their role in aiding and abetting clandestine migration using high-speed boats to transport migrants from Tunisia to Italy. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
18.03.2024, Zeit
The EU is paying billions to Egypt in the hope of stopping migrants. The agreement shows the dilemma of European migration policy. read more
Region(s): Nordafrika, Europäische Union
18.03.2024, The Guardian
An NGO performing search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean has accused the Libyan coastguard of hampering an attempt to save more than 170 people making the perilous journey across the sea to Europe. In a statement, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said its ship had come to the rescue of two boats in international waters on Saturday: a small fibreglass boat carrying 28 people and a double-deck wooden vessel with 143 people onboard, which appeared to be in distress. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika
17.03.2024, Zdf heute
Three German sea rescue ships are currently being blocked in Italian ports. Why is Italy taking such harsh action against civilian sea rescuers? read more
17.03.2024, ZeitOnline
The EU has promised Egypt more than seven billion euros in financial aid. This should also reduce immigration from Egypt to Europe. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Nordafrika, Europa
16.03.2024, SOS MEDITERRANEE
Two days after more than 60 people died on a rubber dinghy in the central Mediterranean, survivors from this week's rescue operations are still on board the Ocean Viking, days away from its designated "safe haven". read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German
15.03.2024, RND
Civilian sea rescuers in the Mediterranean have a problem: Due to new laws in Italy, ships carrying rescued individuals are no longer allowed to dock at the nearest port. Last year, as a result, all boats spent a total of 374 additional days at sea – time during which they were unable to rescue migrants from drowning. read more
14.03.2024, Die Zeit
According to survivors of a capsized rubber boat, around 60 people are reported to have lost their lives during the crossing from Libya across the Mediterranean Sea, as stated by the maritime rescue group SOS Méditerranée. The boat is said to have departed from the Libyan town of Sawija about a week ago with approximately 85 people onboard. The group reported that the boat's engine broke down after three days, leaving the people adrift for several days without water or food. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika
13.03.2024, EDRi
The #ProtectNotSurveil coalition is calling attention to how the EU AI Act - adopted by the European Parliament on March 13 - is failing to prevent harm and provide protection for migrants and people on the move. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa
13.03.2024, Human Rights Watch
The new Polish government must address the erosion of the rule of law by ceasing migrant pushbacks at the Belarus border, despite the establishment of search and rescue teams, as documented abuses persist and legal order must be restored through granting access to asylum procedures, repealing unlawful regulations, halting prosecution of activists, and allowing humanitarian access to prevent further human rights violations and loss of life. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Osteuropa, Europäische Union, Europa
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