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22.10.2024, Süddeutsche Zeitung
The Italian Council of Ministers has adopted a legislative decree containing a list of so-called 'safe' countries of origin for migrants, i.e. countries considered by the government to be so safe that asylum applications from their citizens will be processed in an accelerated procedure while the asylum seeker is in detention. The text of the decree is not yet available and was not distributed to the journalists present. The aim is to give the impression that the centres in Albania make sense. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German
21.10.2024, Human Rights Watch
Clashes between Ethiopian government forces and militias have exacerbated the crisis for Sudanese refugees in the Amhara region, who face attacks, forced labour and displacement. After protesting against abuses in May 2024, many were forced into a forest where they endured 100 days of violence and deprivation. In August, security forces forcibly relocated some refugees, separating families and forcing others back into Sudan. Human Rights Watch called for urgent action to protect these vulnerable people and to stop the forced returns. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Afrika
21.10.2024, abcnews
A search and rescue operation off the coast of the Greek island of Samos has recovered the bodies of two migrants after their boat carrying 24 people sank in rough weather. Twenty-two survivors were rescued, but a man and a woman were found dead after being reported missing. We also recall that just last week four people, including two children, died near the island of Kos. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
18.10.2024, Il sole 24 ore
The immigration section of the Rome court has not validated the detention of the migrants inside the Italian detention center for repatriation in Gjader, Albania. The order had been ordered for the 12 foreigners by Rome Police Headquarters on Oct. 17, who are part of the 16 migrants (ten from Bangladesh and six from Egypt) transported to Albania to the Gjader CPR by the Italian Navy's Libra ship. The remaining four were returned by patrol boat to Italy. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Italien / Malta, Osteuropa
18.10.2024, Infomigrants
At least one person has died and two are missing after a migrant boat carrying 100 passengers sank off the southern Greek island of Crete. A passing cargo ship rescued 97 survivors, while one woman was hospitalised. Greek authorities arrested two people suspected of being smugglers. The incident highlights the increasing use of new migration routes to avoid sea patrols, as thousands continue to risk their lives trying to reach Europe, regardless of what kind of foreign policy the EU adopts. read more
18.10.2024, Le Monde
An infant died off the French coast of Wissant (Pas-de-Calais) on Thursday evening when a boat carrying migrants to England sank. Despite the rescue of 65 people, the baby was found unconscious in the water and later pronounced dead. This tragic event brings the number of victims this year during the dangerous Channel crossings to 52. read more
Language(s): Französisch / Français Region(s): Frankreich, Großbritannien
18.10.2024, Politico
The European Union's stance on migration is more in line with Donald Trump's hardline policies than its rhetoric would suggest. While EU leaders avoid Trump's xenophobic language, their policies increasingly reflect his approach, with discussions focusing on migrant processing centres, faster deportations and border security. Countries like Italy and France are pushing to limit migration and increase returns, while Hungary's Viktor Orbán has fully embraced Trump-style rhetoric. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union
17.10.2024, etilaatroz
Reports have emerged that Iranian border guards have allegedly shot and killed dozens of Afghan migrants attempting to cross into Iran from the province of Sistan and Baluchistan. While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, the Iranian authorities have denied the allegations. The Taliban as well as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have launched an investigation to uncover the truth behind the alleged killings on the Iran-Pakistan border. read more
Language(s): Sonstige Region(s): Naher Osten
17.10.2024, ilPost
On Wednesday, 4 of the 16 migrants landed in Albania were already escorted to a patrol boat to return to Italy by the Libra. They do not meet the criteria of the agreement between Italy and Albania. Two of them are Egyptian adults in poor health, while the other two are 16-year-olds from Bangladesh. So, after two days at sea and going ashore in the morning of the same day, they go back to sea in the evening for another two days to reach Italy. read more
Language(s): Italienisch / Italiano Region(s): Italien / Malta
17.10.2024, tagesschau
The new refugee camps on the Greek islands are already reaching their limits. NGOs have criticised the isolation of the people and the difficulty of access. Indeed, the refugees' freedom of movement is severely restricted, as they can only enter the camps with a chip card and a fingerprint scan, and cannot leave without permission. In addition to the logistical and humanitarian challenges, there are also financial difficulties. The Greek government has announced that EU funding is insufficient to ensure the operation and expansion of the camps. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei
17.10.2024, euronews
On Wednesday, activists protested in the Albanian port of Shengjin as the first Italian ship carrying migrants arrived. The controversial deal has been criticised by human rights groups and civil society for undermining migrants' rights, despite being hailed by Meloni as a solution to its migration challenges. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Italien / Malta, Europäische Union
17.10.2024, the Guardian
Nearly 63,000 people awaiting decisions on their asylum claims are expected to be granted asylum under the new Labour government. This is due to Labour's decision to end the controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda and to speed up the processing of asylum claims. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Großbritannien
16.10.2024, Sea-Eye
The civilian sea rescue organisation Sea-Eye reports on its experiences in the Mediterranean last Sunday: The ship's crew reported that masked people forced 22 people to jump from a moving boat in international waters, leaving them helpless. The crew of the SEA-EYE 4 reacted quickly and was able to save all the people. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Europa
16.10.2024, IOM
The HELIOS project, Greece's only governmental integration program for recognized beneficiaries of protection, will end on 30 November 2024. Since 1 September 2024, no new registrations have been accepted and most benefits, including integration services, have been discontinued. The only ongoing support is the continuation of previously approved rent subsidies, which will be provided until the end of the project. IOM assures that it is working on a new project, in the meantime people are left without institutional support. read more
16.10.2024, Nau.ch
Four fatalities, including two children, in boat accident north-east of the Greek island of Kos. Four migrants have died in a boat accident north-east of the Greek island of Kos. They were two women and two children aged three and five, reported the news channel ERTNews, citing the coastguard. According to the report, 27 people were rescued. read more
15.10.2024, The Guardian
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an exploration of “return hubs” outside the EU in a letter to the bloc’s national leaders on irregular migration, citing a deal between Italy and Albania as a possible model. EU leaders are to meet on Thursday and Friday for a summit on migration as the commission has said it will propose new measures. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa
15.10.2024, Le Monde
On Monday 14 October, independent UN experts condemned the endangerment of migrants and refugees in Tunisia during rescue operations at sea and forced transfers to the borders. They report violence, inhumane conditions and excessive use of force, especially against women and children, as well as the abandonment of migrants in desert areas. Despite these serious allegations, cooperation between the European Union and Tunisia continues, including a migration agreement and €105 million in aid. read more
Language(s): Französisch / Français Region(s): Nordafrika
15.10.2024, Zeit
Italy has begun the controversial transfer of migrants to Albania. 16 men rescued from Libya are to have their asylum claims processed in so-called fast-track centres in Albania. The agreement between Italy and Albania aims to deport migrants from countries recognised as safe countries of origin within a maximum of 30 days if their application is rejected. While the EU Commission praises Meloni's 'unconventional thinking', the European Court of Justice has already criticised Italy's application of the standards. read more
Language(s): Deutsch / German Region(s): Italien / Malta
15.10.2024, the Guardian
Viktor Orbán's hardline stance on migration, once considered extreme, is increasingly shaping EU policy. At an upcoming EU Council meeting, member states are likely to endorse tougher measures, including 'return centres' outside the EU to contain migrants, in line with Orbán's vision. This shift reflects growing pressure from far-right anti-immigration parties across Europe, pushing mainstream politics towards a more exclusionary approach, as the EU moves towards a 'Fortress Europe' model. read more
14.10.2024, the Guardian
The EU cannot reclaim €150 million from Tunisia, despite reports of abuse and deaths, because it failed to demand that the contracts be used in accordance with human rights. The International Criminal Court is investigating violations by the Tunisian authorities. European migration agreements with repressive regimes make the EU complicit in these human rights abuses. read more
Language(s): Englisch / English Region(s): Nordafrika, Europäische Union
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