The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner demanded an investigation after reports of violence against migrants arose. The country's interior minister, however, says no such abuse exists.
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has granted Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities 1 million euros for setting up a migrant reception/transit facility in a former military barracks near the capital Sarajevo. Deputy Minister for Security Samir Rizvo said there had been no problems with the local authorities in regards to building the center.
The European Union has donated to Serbian border police new equipment and the necessary technical support to help it fight illegal immigration. The new material was presented at a meeting with the head of the EU delegation in Belgrade, Italy's Sem Fabrizi, with Serbia's border police chief, Milenko Bozovic.
No EU migration plan can succeed without the Western Balkans, says Michael Roth, Germany's deputy minister for European affairs. He spoke to DW ahead of a summit in London over the region's prospects of joining the bloc.
Serbian authorities said that the number of migrants coming from Bulgaria has doubled since mid-May.
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Hungary is set to vote on possible criminal penalties against individuals or groups accused of illegally supporting migrants. It's called the "Stop Soros" Bill, after the US-based financier much maligned by the Hungarian leader.
Hungary leaves migrant teenagers in harsh conditions at its border with Serbia in breach of agreed rules, the Council of Europe has said. Its report follows visits by human rights experts last year.
For months now, Iranian tourists have been able to enter Serbia visa-free. Once there, many hope to make their way through the Balkans to northern Europe. But for thousands of travelers, the dream ends in a refugee camp.
The Serbian government has granted citizenship to Afghan refugee Farhard Nuri, dubbed "Little Picasso" for his artistic talent. His family has also been given Serbian citizenship.
The number of trafficking victims forced into quasi slave labor is growing, according to anti-trafficking experts. A new report states that labor exploitation is a key factor driving migrant smuggling in several European countries .
A growing number of migrants are entering Bosnia from Serbia and Montenegro en route to western Europe. The majority are Syrians, Afghanis and Algerians, according to immigration office staff.