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17.06.2024, Notes from Poland
Poland’s commissioner for human rights, Marcin Wiącek, has voiced concern over the exclusion zone introduced by the government at the border with Belarus in response to a surge in attempted crossings by migrants. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Osteuropa, Europa
17.06.2024, The Kinsa Case
On June 18th, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) will examine the EU legal framework criminalizing the facilitation of unauthorized immigration and assess its compatibility with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for both EU and national legal frameworks and hundreds of ongoing ‘smuggling’ cases. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union
17.06.2024, PRO ASYL
In view of the Conference of Interior Ministers (IMK), Youth without Borders, PRO ASYL, the Brandenburg Refugee Council and terre des hommes Germany, together with other organisations, are calling for Refugees need protection - no racist agitation read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
17.06.2024, Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte
Berlin. On 20 June, the Conference of Minister Presidents will discuss the question of whether asylum procedures for asylum seekers can be transferred to a cooperating state outside the EU while respecting international and human rights law. The interior ministers will also take up the issue at their spring conference from 19 to 21 June. The German Institute for Human Rights takes a very critical view of current outsourcing models in Europe and fears that refugee protection will be undermined worldwide. read more
17.06.2024, BBC
The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
16.06.2024, Zeit Online
According to a media report, the Ministry of the Interior is negotiating deportation assistance with the Uzbek government. The aim: no direct agreements with the Taliban. read more
14.06.2024, infomigrants
Last year, the European Union (EU) received 56 million euros from African citizens who were ultimately refused Schengen visas. Among the countries most affected by these rejections: Algeria and Morocco. Visa refusals are lucrative for the European Union (EU). In 2023, the EU received €56 million from African nationals who ultimately did not obtain the precious sesame to come to Europe. This is 43.1% of the total amount generated by applications rejected in 2023 by European countries, which amounted to €130 million. Thus, according to Schengen visa statistics , African nationals received 704,000 negative responses to their visa applications. read more
Language(s): Französisch / Français Region(s): Europäische Union, Afrika
14.06.2024, Deutsche Welle
With a steep increase in the influx of migrants and a desire for greater security, Poland has announced plans to fortify its border with Belarus. But critics are asking at what — or whose — cost the project will come. read more
13.06.2024, Suddeutsche Zeitung
The number of unaccompanied minor refugees being picked up in Bavaria has risen sharply - this is also the case in the Freising district. Their accommodation and care represent a major challenge. A special youth welfare facility is now to provide a solution. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland, Europäische Union
13.06.2024, Deutschlandfunk
After the election, the EU is discussing deportations. Germany wants to lift the deportation ban for Afghans and Syrians. Hungary has to pay a fine because the country is not implementing the EU asylum rules. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland, Europa, Asien, Weltweit
13.06.2024, Migazin
For a whole week on World Refugee Day, a broad alliance wants to take a stand against the "silent drama at the borders and on the seas around Europe" with many thousands of deaths. Since 1993, more than 60,200 people have lost their lives trying to flee poverty, war and persecution to Europe, emphasised the Dortmund action alliance of refugee initiatives, church and civil society groups, institutions and private individuals. Never before have there been so many fatalities as in the past year. "And these are only the deaths that have been investigated. The number of unreported cases is probably three times as high." read more
13.06.2024, Zeit Online
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has imposed financial sanctions against Hungary for its asylum policy. The judges ruled in Luxembourg on Thursday that the country must pay 200 million euros and a daily penalty payment of one million euros for each day of delay because it has failed to implement supreme court decisions on the asylum system. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa
13.06.2024, Tagesspiegel
The UK wants to deport migrants to Rwanda without checking their origin and asylum application. Now 50 people who were to be flown out have been detained - lawyers have secured their release. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Großbritannien
The EU Commission has presented an implementation plan for the asylum reform. Now it is time for the member states: they also have to draw up plans - and there is a clear deadline. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europäische Union
13.06.2024, Stern
One look at the tense world situation with more and more wars and conflicts is enough to make it clear: the number of displaced people continues to rise. In addition to wars and conflicts, there is another problem. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europa, Afrika, Weltweit
12.06.2024, InfoMigrants
According to a confidential UN briefing seen by the news agency Reuters, Tunisian border guards rounded up migrants and passed them to counterparts in Libya, where the migrants allegedly faced forced labor, extortion, torture and killing. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika
11.06.2024, Suddeutsche Zeitung
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), dozens of migrants have died in a boat accident off the coast of Yemen. At least 49 people have died and 140 others are missing, the IOM announced in Geneva on Tuesday. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europa, Asien
11.06.2024, Pro Asyl
Rami N.* survived the sinking of the refugee boat Adriana off the Greek town of Pylos in June 2023, in which over 600 people were swept to their deaths. He watched people die while the Greek coastguard and Frontex stood by for hours and failed to help. Today, he is campaigning for those responsible to be convicted. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
10.06.2024, Le Monde
Senegalese people seeking to return to their country want to alert public opinion of the inhumane conditions in which they survive. In Dakar, leaders remain unmoved read more
Language(s): Französisch / Français Region(s): Europa, Afrika
10.06.2024, Amnesty International
Finland's new emergency law on migration, aimed at countering "instrumentalization" tactics, has sparked outrage from human rights advocates. Critics argue the law undermines asylum access and risks unlawful pushbacks, contravening international protections. With parallels drawn to controversial policies in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, concerns grow over the law's impact on vulnerable migrants and Finland's commitment to human rights. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa
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