A year on, women in Afghanistan remain defiant in wake of broken dreams
One year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, activists in Europe urge the world not to forget Afghan women still fighting for justice and equality in their homeland.
France
Mayor of Nice's migrant evacuation notice comes under fire
The mayor of France's coastal town of Nice has closed down a local migrant camp after obtaining a court order. However, questions remain about the legality of his actions.
'I believe you have forgotten us,' minor appeals to French president
In a letter to Emmanuel Macron, a young asylum seeker camped out for more than two months in a Paris square reminds the president that he vowed to prioritize the protection of children.
Almost 700 migrants cross Channel in one day
The UK continues to break its own record on the numbers of migrant arrivals from across the English Channel. Almost 700 migrants crossed from France to Britain on Monday, setting a new record for 2022.
Summer activites for migrants in Paris and northern France
In the regions of Paris and Calais, several associations organize free outings, cultural and sporting activities and workshops of all types for migrants. InfoMigrants provides you with a (non-exhaustive) list.
WHO: Refugees and migrants receive worse health care
Refugees and other migrants receive a lower standard of health care in comparison to local residents, a new WHO report has found. Migrants face additional hurdles including language, economic and legal barriers, as well as unequal access to information and services.
UK report slams Rwanda asylum pact
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee shared its findings with the UK parliament on Monday, saying that there was no evidence to show that the controversial new policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda would stop crossings from France across the English Channel.
EU strikes new partnership with Niger to stem irregular migration
The EU and Niger have announced plans to work together more closely to bring an end to the activities of people smugglers. A new initiative launched last week is intended to deepen the cooperation between the two. This comes as Niger's role in combatting terrorism in the region is also increasing.
France: Everything to know about the deportation of foreigners - with or without papers
The French interior minister says he wants to deport "any foreigner" who has committed "serious acts" -- regardless of their administrative status in France. InfoMigrants reviews what the law actually says.
Migrants continue to try to cross English Channel in large numbers
Around 40 migrants have reportedly left the French coast for Britain aboard a rubber boat on Monday, highlighting how despite efforts to tighten security in both countries, attempts to cross the English Channel continue.
Ayoub's story: A long and winding road to independence
InfoMigrants first spoke to Moroccan migrant Ayoub in April 2021. He had spent more than a year traveling through 13 countries to reach France. Since then, he has kept in touch with our reporter, Dany Mitzman. This is his story.
Suspected migrant smuggling network across the EU dismantled in major operation
In a massive police operation across Europe, the suspected ringleader of a network suspected of trafficking up to 10,000 people on small boats across the English Channel has been arrested alongside 38 other suspects. Almost half of the suspects were detained in Germany.