Rescued by the Sea-Watch 4: 'I'm alive and I still have hope'
Cisse, Christian and Narcisse were among the first migrants to be rescued by the NGO vessel Sea-Watch 4. One year later, they are still fighting for a future in Europe.
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'Through God’s grace': African migrants arrive in Germany after facing abuse in Belarus and Poland
Many of the hundreds of migrants crossing the border between Belarus and Poland report having suffered mistreatment and abuse at the hands of authorities. InfoMigrants recorded the stories of two men who traveled from central Africa to seek protection in Germany.
Jean: 'I was kidnapped in Tripoli'
Since leaving his home in Cameroon, Jean* has traveled through at least seven countries, including Libya, where he was kidnapped. In November he finally reached Germany, where he has applied for asylum. This is his story.
Słubfurt: A welcoming space for migrants between Germany and Poland
Sorting out clothing to send to the Belarusian border, finding an asylum lawyer and creating paintings are all in a day's work for Michael Kurzwelly. The artist has been trying to realize his vision of an open society since long before refugees were gathered at Europe's razor wire fences.
From homeless to Olympic glory: One refugee's story of overcoming the odds
Cyrille Tchatchet II is about to make history at the Tokyo Olympics: The weightlifter was selected for the International Olympic Committee's refugee team, making him the first UK-based refugee Olympian. But he never forgets the difficult journey he suffered to get there.
Secret slaves: Indian farm workers in Italy
Tens of thousands of Indians, mainly Sikhs from the Punjab region, live and work in Italy’s Pontine Marshes. Most live like slaves, in spite of ongoing efforts to bring attention to the problem.
German authorities accused of revealing sexual orientation of asylum seekers
Lawyers working with the German Foreign Office have allegedly revealed the sexual identity of gay, lesbian and bisexual refugees to their home countries. The Lesbian and Gay Association of Germany (LSVD) referred to these instances as "human rights abuse" that has to be stopped immediately.
German court partially rules in favor of asylum seeker from Cameroon
An asylum seeker from Cameroon has partially won a lawsuit against a German state because of a police operation in 2018. The court ruled that the use of force by police was unlawful.
Female refugees suffering more violence amid coronavirus pandemic
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is driving up levels of violence against refugee women and girls, the UN refugee agency has warned.
What happens if you come to Europe with a tourist visa and claim asylum?
The Dublin Regulation is the European law that determines where an asylum seeker's claim is processed. But does it cover everyone, even those with a tourist visa? We asked Petra Baeyens from the European Legal Network on Asylum for answers.
Refugees Welcome project to host refugees resumes
The Refugees Welcome project, which offers the possibility for families to host refugees in their personal homes, has resumed following the coronavirus lockdown in Italy. Eighty families that applied for the programme are currently being evaluated to participate.
Ocean Viking migrants face uncertainty as they disembark in Italy
Many of the migrants saved by the Ocean Viking private rescue boat celebrate their arrival in Italy, as they know they've made it to the European Union. But there's still a long road full of uncertainties ahead for the new arrivals. For the time being, however, they focus on sharing their hopes and dreams.