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24.06.2024, Aljazeera
Tommy Olsen, who has long helped vulnerable people having rushed to Greece at the height of Europe’s refugee crisis, faces 20 years in jail on smuggling allegations. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Baltische Staaten, Griechenland / Türkei, Europäische Union
23.06.2024, Suddeutsche Zeitung
The city of Munich will begin issuing payment cards for asylum seekers in the last week of June. According to the social affairs department, 4,670 people were considered for this in principle. In future, they will receive their financial support on a chip card from which they can withdraw a maximum of 50 euros per month. It will be issued to all those entitled to it from the age of 14. In this way, the city is following the guidelines of federal policy in the last block of the gradual introduction. The social affairs department informed the city councilors at the end of last week about the planned process. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
20.06.2024, ANSA
Five migrants were found dead yesterday aboard a boat off the Canary Islands, while at least 68 others were rescued, Spanish emergency services reported. The boat was spotted in the afternoon about 800 kilometres south of Tenerife, off the northwest coast of Africa, where the number of migrant arrivals has risen again in recent weeks. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Spanien, Afrika
20.06.2024, Saritalibre
Although it is known that the Tunisian Garde Nationale kills children at sea with patrol boats donated by Italy, Giorgia Meloni's government continues to donate naval means to the Saied regime. It has provided a further €4.8 million in funding and the delivery of six more patrol boats to the Tunisian Garde Nationale. At the end of May 2024, ASGI, ARCI, ActionAid, Mediterranea Saving Humans, Spazi Circolari and Le Carbet appealed to the TAR against the transfer of the six patrol boats. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika
20.06.2024, Watch the med Alarm phone
On this World Refugee Day, transnational civil society is mobilising to denounce the murderous and racist policies in the Mediterranean! Based on testimonies gathered by various actors of Tunisian and transnational civil society, this report documents the interception practices of the Tunisian National Guard in the Central Mediterranean. The data collected, based on 14 in-depth interviews conducted between 2021 and 2023 with exiled people who survived attacks at sea, highlight violent and illegal practices, ranging from non-assistance, to manoeuvres intentionally aimed at capsizing boats in distress, causing shipwrecks and costing the lives of many exiled people. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika, Europäische Union
19.06.2024, Mena
Authorities thwart 59 attempts to cross Mediterranean and arrest 24 "smugglers" read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika, Europa
19.06.2024, Knews
Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. Since March 2023, President Nikos Christodoulides's administration has intensified efforts to address the strain caused by the influx of irregular migrants. These pressures had pushed the reception and hospitality system to its limits, with occupancy rates at nearly three times the system’s capacity at one point. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei, Europäische Union
19.06.2024, Borneo Bulletin
In Ambleteuse, France, Kurdish migrants from Iraq and Iran, frustrated by EU asylum rules and seeking better opportunities, risk crossing the English Channel to reach the UK. Strict EU regulations require asylum applications in the first EU country reached, overwhelming border nations like Italy and Greece. Despite the UK’s own strict immigration policies, migrants prefer it due to perceived better opportunities and family connections. Increased border surveillance has heightened risks, leading to more fatalities among those attempting dangerous crossings read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Großbritannien, Europäische Union, Europa
18.06.2024, taz
Nikos Panagiotopoulos is considered an advocate of a hard line on refugee policy. This is bad news for those seeking protection. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
18.06.2024, The Guardian
At least 11 people have died and dozens are missing and feared dead after two separate shipwrecks close to the Italian coast, rescuers said. Ten bodies were found on Monday in the lower deck of a wooden boat in the central Mediterranean by rescuers from Nadir, a ship operated by the German charity ResQship. The charity said it saved 51 people who were onboard the sinking vessel, which is believed to have departed from Tunisia. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta
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
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
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