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16.09.2022, Info Migrants
The German association Pro Asyl requests the dismissal of the trial against the three young men rescued in the Central Mediterranean in 2019, accused of terrorism in Malta. The case known as “El Hiblu 3” has been going on for three and a half years now, whilst the three young men continue to face life imprisonment charges. In 2019, the ship “El Hiblu 1” rescued 108 migrants in the Central Mediterranean and then continued on its way to Libya, allegedly following European orders. The three young men, then aged 15, 16 and 19, tried to solve the situation and mediated between the crew and other migrants on board. The ship eventually headed to Malta instead, but they face terrorism charges for effectively comandeering it. "Resisting illegal deportation to Libya is not a crime”, reinforces Pro Asyl. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika, Deutschland, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
It has recently become public that a group of Syrian refugees is planning to form a caravan to travel from Turkey to the EU. Now, Greece’s Minister of Migration and Asylum warns that any “refugee caravan” will be stopped from entering the country. Meanwhile, relations between Greece and Turkey grow increasingly hostile, as the latter continuously accuses Greek authorities of illegally pushing back people who have made it to the Greek side. In turn, Greece blames Turkey for instigating and exploiting immigration. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Balkanstaaten, Mittlerer Osten, Griechenland / Türkei, Europäische Union, Europa
Sweden Democrats led by Jimmy Akesson gained around 20% of the vote in the national elections held on Sunday (September 11). The success of the far-right party is largely attributed to the anti-migrant discourse, favored by an increasingly intolerant electorate that is fed up with the traditional parties. The nationalist party is now the second largest in the country, bringing major concerns, especially regarding immigration. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa
The group was assigned Taranto as a safe port on Thursday (September 15), finally ending the fourteen-day wait of many of the passengers. According to the German organisation Sea-Eye, there were 48 unaccompanied minors on board, and the Maltese rescue coordination center didn’t assist the crew, despite their obligation to do so. Two other vessels are still waiting to be allocated ports with over 500 rescued people on board, many suffering from suburn, dehydration and overall exhaustion. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Mittlerer Osten, Deutschland, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
Reportedly, the group was detained early Thursday (September 15) by the North Macedonian authorities. According to the AP news agency, these people were taken to a shelter pending deportation to Greece. The violence on the Balkan route, mostly exerted by the police and “smugglers”, has been denounced by the NGO Save the Children, in a report published this week. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Balkanstaaten, Griechenland / Türkei, Europäische Union, Europa
16.09.2022, ECRE
On September 9, Denmark and Rwanda signed a political agreement disclosing their plans to establish a scheme under which asylum seekers are sent to the African country, where their asylum claims should be processed. The two countries will initiate dialogues with relevant stakeholders, including the UN’s Refugee Agency, ensuring that international obligations and the protection of human rights are upheld. However, the deportation of people to countries with poor human rights records, such as Rwanda, has been strongly opposed by MEPs, NGOs and the UNHCR itself, since such a scheme “is not possible under existing EU rules.” Israel and the UK have attempted to do the same, but their plans have not materialized so far. Nevertheless, the plans reveal how far countries such as the UK and Denmark are willing to go in order to deter asylum seekers, irrespective of the rule of the law. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Großbritannien, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
15.09.2022, Africa Rivista
The office of the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) officially joins the national authorities in the joint team on crimes against migrants and refugees in Libya. The CPI prosecutor Karim Khan announced in a statement. In this way, the ICC supports Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain, trying to accelerate the cooperation already started with the member countries. This team is also supported by Europol. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika, Europa
15.09.2022, Statewatch
Part of the sum (23 million euros) will still be allocated this year, with the remaining part being allocated in 2023 to provide equipment and services to Egyptian authorities. This is another sum confirmed by the European Commission to “prevent irregular migration by sea” when Europe should be preventing suffering and supporting people in need of international protection instead, states MEP Erik Marquardt (of the Greens). The 80 million euros for border control are part of a total sum of 300 million provided by the EU to Egypt. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
15.09.2022, Info Migrants
In total, 745 people at least arrived on the southern Italian island on Tuesday and Wednesday (September 13 and 14). A 35-year-old man was found dead in one of the boats; this one had departed on Sunday from Libya. Nearly 400 people were rescued from a drifting fisher boat off Calabria on Wednesday as well. Meanwhile, people hosted at Lampedusa’s hotspot live in hard conditions due to the extreme overcrowding. Arrivals have also been registered in the area of Siracusa, Sicily. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Mittlerer Osten, Nordafrika, Europäische Union, Europa
Refugee children have the right to education but, in reality, only 68% may access primary school, and 37% secondary school. The numbers are from the UN Refugee Agency’s report launched this Tuesday (September 13), covering more than 10 million refugee children of school age, in more than 40 countries. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Weltweit
15.09.2022, Sächsischer Flüchtlingsrat
On Tuesday morning, an attempt was made to deport Mohammad K. in a large-scale operation. The deportation was prevented by the mobilization of friends and neighbors. Mohammad K. has been living in Leipzig for about seven years and has now been taken to a clinic in Leipzig under police custody for necessary medical care. The federal government is planning to introduce a so-called "right of opportunity to stay" soon. In some federal states, so-called "anticipatory regulations" are already being used to prevent people who fall under the so-called "right of opportunity to stay" from being deported. In Saxony, however, such a regulation does not yet exist. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Deutschland
A report shows the structural racism against Muslims in Germany, e.g. Muslims in Berlin experience disadvantages in state institutions. Also criticized is a lack of awareness and insufficient classification of anti-Muslim behavior and crimes, which leads to insufficient reporting. Especially women* wearing headscarves experience particularly discriminatory behavior. The report also formulates recommendations in the areas of law enforcement, criminal justice, cultural life and education, among others. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Deutschland
14.09.2022, TGCom24
The "Fuori dal Coro" investigation into the illegal trafficking of human organs by migrants continues. The Rete 4 program had shown how trafficking also affected Italy, with some advertisements on the dark web where even brochures depicting the human body and the value of each individual organ would be available. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Italien / Malta, Europa
14.09.2022, Info Migrants
The head of the Landkreistag (Association of Districts), Reinhard Sager, is concerned about Germany’s “capacity to take in more war refugees from Ukraine” and finding sufficient housing. At the same time, five states (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony and Thuringia) have stopped taking in asylum seekers from other countries. Some municipalities and cities have also temporarily stopped admissions, such as Hanover, Dresden and Leipzig. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Osteuropa, Deutschland, Europäische Union, Europa
14.09.2022, Statewatch
The Council of the EU is ready to allocate a budget of 72 million euros for the EU’s security and immigration mission in Niger, after agreement upon a further two-year extension. The funds are assigned to aiding “Nigerian security actors in the fight against terrorism and organised crime” and the development of “procedures and techniques to effectively control and fight irregular migration (...) in support of the Union’s objectives on migration.” A total of 144,000 euros is designated to a project entitled “migration.” read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
14.09.2022, Taz
An undocumented person has filed a constitutional complaint against the reporting requirement in Section 87 of the Residence Act. It was introduced in 1990 and states that all authorities must report illegalized persons to the foreigners authority. In the specific case, the man from Kosovo underwent emergency surgery the previous year, now needs a treatment certificate from the social welfare office for further procedures, which would, however, have to report him and would mean deportation in the end. read more
14.09.2022, Alarabiya News
Five people were arrested in Rome and Brussels for bringing migrants from Turkey to Europe in a private jet. Each person paid around 10,000 euros for the trip. The suspects are accused of belonging to a criminal organization and were arrested as a result of joint investigations by five EU countries with the support of Europol. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Griechenland / Türkei, Europäische Union, Europa
14.09.2022, Migazin
The ship "Humanity 1" of the sea rescue organization SOS Humanity has rescued more than 400 refugees in the Mediterranean Sea within a week, half of them children and young people. For six days, the crew has been waiting for the allocation of a safe harbor. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta, Griechenland / Türkei
Saturated housing market makes it even more difficult for refugees to move out of temporary accommodation centers to individual housing, hindering the integration process. An Afghan family describes the situation they found in Munich, one of the most expensive cities in the country. Some sort of “unfavorable competition between people fleeing violence” has also been felt after the arrival of Ukrainian refugees who are also looking for housing. This article is part one of a three-part series about finding housing as a refugee in Germany. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Mittlerer Osten, Deutschland, Europäische Union, Europa
So far this year, more than 21,000 Tunisians have tried to reach Europe through the Mediterranean Sea, whilst at least 8,000 of them were pushed back or died at sea. The country is going through one of its worst crises, with inflation reaching 8,6%, its highest in three decades, forcing many young Tunisians to leave in search of a better life. Without safe passage, more and more Tunisians embark on journeys through the Mediterranean. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Nordafrika, Europäische Union, Europa, Afrika
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