Iranian weightlifters fight for a stolen childhood dream
Parisa Jahanfekrian and Yekta Jamali fled Iran, a decision full of great risk and personal sacrifice. But systematic oppression and discrimination left the weightlifters no choice.
Germany
One year wait for Afghans seeking family reunification visas for Germany
Thousands of Afghans are still having to wait for an appointment to apply for a German visa to join their families, who have already left the country. The security situation as well as human rights in Afghanistan have worsened since the August 2021 takeover by the Taliban.
Africans fleeing Ukraine accuse Germany of double standards
After suffering racism while fleeing the war in Ukraine, many Africans say they are now experiencing further discrimination in Germany.
Italy to launch trial against sea rescue NGOs
A court in Sicily is set to decide whether to go ahead with a case against four crew members of the migrant rescue ship, Iuventa. The four German activists and 17 others are accused of aiding and abetting illegal immigration.
Germany: A job is more than just a source of income for Ukrainian women
More than four million people – mostly women and girls – have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion. For the more than 700,000 refugees now living in Germany, finding a job brings both challenges and rewards.
Germany: Human stories of deportation
Asylum seekers continue to be deported under what one politician in the German state of Saxony says is an inhumane law. Frank Richter believes letting them stay would help both the migrants and the local economy.
One in three rejected asylum cases in Germany successful at appealing
Roughly one third of all rejected asylum applications in Germany succeed when launching an appeal against the original decision after their appeal is examined by administrative courts. This can cost taxpayers in Germany up to 25 million euros annually.
Refugee helps refugees: 'I know what these people are going through'
Former refugee Anas Alturkey wants to give something back to society: having experienced and fled from the Syrian civil war, he is now involved in helping Ukrainian refugees to find their feet in Germany.
Racism in Germany is part of everyday life
Most Germans recognize that racism exists in their society, affecting not only minorities but everybody who lives here. The country's first National Discrimination and Racism report has found some surprising results.
Resettlement: Germany planning to cap number of Afghan refugees
The German interior ministry is considering to introduce limitations to admission numbers of Afghan refugees. According to the news magazine Der Spiegel, a maximum of 5,000 Afghans considered to be at risk in their home country will be admitted per year under the plans.
Reports of abuse of Afghan refugees as Iran continues deportations
As Afghans fleeing the Taliban face dwindling opportunities to seek safety in the West, many have attempted to cross into neighboring Iran. Tehran is warning that it cannot handle the additional refugees, and reports of mistreatment of the Afghans in Iran are leading to growing friction.
Court ruling: Citizenship in Germany possible without official papers
Foreign nationals can be naturalized in Germany without producing official identity documents -- but only in exceptional cases. This is according to a ruling at the Mainz administrative court.