Human Rights Watch accuses Frontex drones of posing 'a threat to migrants and refugees'
A joint report from Human Rights Watch and Border Forensics says Frontex and the EU's use of drones is posing a "threat to migrants and refugees."
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Bosnia and Herzegovina deports Pakistani migrants
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced it was beginning to deport migrants back to their home countries. The measure began on Sunday with a test case of two Pakistani nationals on a commercial flight.
Killing of Nigerian migrant highlights political battles, as Italy prepares for polls
Alika Ogorchukwu, a Nigerian ambulant salesman was killed on the streets of Italy on Friday by an Italian man. Since then thousands have expressed their shock and grief, but the death is proving politically polarizing. Meanwhile, his widow is calling for "justice."
Humanitarian corridors shepherd 300 Afghan refugees to Italy
More than 300 Afghan refugees will have arrived this week in Italy via humanitarian corridors. The first arrivals touched down in Rome on Monday and Wednesday, more are expected to arrive on Thursday.
Spanish government eases route to work for undocumented migrants
On Tuesday, the Spanish government passed a bill which will help ease the path to working for undocumented migrants. An estimated 500,000 people are currently employed in Spain's shadow economy.
Cyprus reports a rise in migrant arrivals
Dozens of migrants have arrived in the Greek-speaking Republic of Cyprus in the last 48 hours, Cypriot authorities said Tuesday. At least 120 people have been detained.
Frontex planning operations in Senegal and Mauritania, claims NGO
The EU's border agency Frontex is planning new operations in both Senegal and Mauritania. According to an NGO, Statewatch, Frontex will be going to the two African countries to try and block "irregular migration."
Terms and acronyms that asylum seekers need to know in the UK
Some of the information for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK is not always available in the languages an asylum seeker might understand. On top of that, they are expected to know the meaning of a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. Here are a few of the most important terms to know.
UK: 'Tough measures' on immigration promised by both PM hopefuls
In September the ruling British Conservative party will elect its new prime minister. The two remaining contenders in the race, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have both promised to continue the government's tough stance on immigration and keep the Rwanda asylum deal in place.
Who will you listen to? Refugees or Hollywood actors
The Tate gallery in Liverpool, UK has just opened an exhibition of a 2016 video installation by the artist Candice Breitz. In it, she looks at the global nature of refugee’s stories, and asks: In our media-saturated world, are we more likely to listen to a Hollywood actor recounting a refugee story, or the unknown refugee themselves?
Report criticizes UK's handling of Channel migrants
A report from the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has heavily criticized the UK government’s handling of Channel migrants. The report said the treatment was "unacceptable, ineffective and inefficient."
Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey fear being sent back home
Recently, Lebanon and Turkey announced plans to send up to a million Syrians back home, claiming much of Syria is now safe. This is making some in the Syrian population nervous.