Croatian politicians deny culpability in border pushbacks
Politicians and rights activists are reacting to film footage showing migrants being violently forced back into Bosnia from EU member Croatia. But no one is taking responsibility.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
When are pushbacks at the EU’s external borders illegal?
Journalists' film footage of armed and masked men in uniform beating back people on the Croatian-Bosnian border has fueled debate about so-called pushbacks. But what exactly does the law say?
Afghan migrants in Bosnia desperate to reach Europe
Afghan migrants who are stuck in camps at the EU's external borders are more anxious than ever to move on. Reaching Europe may be their best hope of bringing those left behind in Afghanistan out of danger.
Migrants warned of dangers of landmines on Balkan route
The IOM is warning migrants of the dangers posed by landmines, as well as other risks such as drowning, abuse, exploitation and gender-based violence along the Balkan route.
EU cites concerns about migrant management in Balkans
An EU report assessing whether Western Balkan countries continue to meet requirements for visa liberalization showed that despite a drop in illegal crossings, improvement is needed in migration management.
Bosnia needs national policy on migrant flows -- Council of Europe
The Council of Europe's representative on migration and refugees, Drahoslav Stefanec, has urged Bosnia to draft and implement a policy capable of structuring and coordinating the country's institutional response to migration flows, after a visit to the country.
Illegal migrant pushbacks from Croatia to Bosnia captured on camera
Croatian border authorities are systemically pushing back potential asylum seekers, reports from several European media outlets have confirmed. Six pushbacks to Bosnia were captured on video. Among those forced across the border were a pregnant woman, disabled persons and small children.
Migration: Activists block Croatia-Bosnia border in demonstration against EU policy
Human rights activists slammed Croatian authorities for violent pushbacks of migrants and called for the abolition of the EU's Frontex border agency. Croatia denies taking violent measures against migrants.
Migrants: 18-year-olds abandoned in Europe, Oxfam
A new report published by Oxfam and other NGOs has denounced that underage migrants who have travelled to Europe on their own face obstacles once they turn 18 due to a complicated bureaucracy.
Almost 250 migrants moved from squat to official camp in Bosnia
Bosnian authorities have asked local police to move about 250 migrants who were staying in an abandoned building near the city of Bihac and resettle them in the official Lipa camp nearby.
Over 2,000 illegal pushbacks 'the tip of the iceberg', report claims
In the past few months over 2,000 people have been illegally prevented from seeking protection along Europe’s borders, a new report says. Humanitarian groups say the real number is likely to be even higher.
'Migrants, drugs and money': Spotlight on illicit business in the Western Balkans
A new report has placed a spotlight on the migrant smuggling business and other illicit activities running through the Western Balkans, including drugs and money laundering. The report estimates that the migrant smuggling business alone could be worth up to €50 million per year in the region.