Greece says migration crisis over; refugees beg to differ
‘Even animals cannot live in that kind of condition.’
New Greek camp pushes refugees out of sight
While some view a new camp on Samos with optimism, others fear its location is so remote that many will feel isolated.
Greece: Stop Denying Refugee Children an Education
Human Rights Watch insists Athens should ensure all asylum-seeking children are enrolled in coming school year.
Refugee and Migrant Integration in Cyprus and Germany
Our Executive Manager joins Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for its podcast exploring how government decisions, societal perceptions and the media shape the migrant experience in Cyprus, Germany and Europe at large. …
Caritas Europa calls to protect asylum in Europe
STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
Pushback Tragedy on Spanish Borders
As migrants continue to reach Ceuta, Spanish pushback hardens.
Madrid ups border security in the North African enclave, returns thousands to Morocco, and fires tear gas into the buffer zone.
Community solidarity in Glasgow prevents deportations
Glasgow protesters rejoice as men freed after immigration van standoff.
Hundreds of people surrounded vehicle men were held in and chanted ‘these are our neighbours, let them go’.
Council of Europe to Increase Protection of Vulnerable Persons
“Migrants and asylum seekers face particular challenges, in the Covid-19 pandemic, notably access to healthcare and vaccinations. We are increasing cooperation among member states to protect the most vulnerable persons”, said Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić.
The Guardian: Greece accused of ‘shocking’ illegal pushback against refugees at sea
A lawsuit filed against the Greek state at the European court of human rights accuses Athens of a shocking level of violence in sophisticated inter-agency operations that form part of an illegal pushback strategy to stop the arrival of refugees and migrants.